Overview — Jeremy Ellison, Candidate Master
Jeremy Ellison (also known online as TheHungryTacoCat to those who know his snack preferences) is a FIDE Candidate Master and a blitz specialist known for sharp, entertaining play and a knack for dramatic comebacks. He favors rapid-fire time controls and has built a reputation for long, tactical games that often go the distance — and sometimes the extra distance.
Preferred time control: Blitz — Jeremy’s natural habitat. For a compact view of his recent blitz trajectory, see the mini chart below.
[[Chart|Rating|Blitz|2025-6-2025-12]]Playing Style & Key Strengths
Jeremy blends fierce tactical awareness with surprising endgame stamina. He tends to play long decisive games, presses in complex positions, and often turns apparent setbacks into wins.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE).
- Preferred format: Blitz — speed, intuition and chaos suit him best.
- Comeback specialist: very high comeback rate — opponents should never relax.
- Endgame lover: unusually high endgame frequency and long average game lengths (many wins after 70+ moves).
- Quirky habit: an above-average early-resignation rate — sometimes mercy is the kindest move… unless you’re in a comeback.
Openings & Practical Repertoire
Jeremy plays a mix of mainstream defenses and offbeat choices that provoke opponents out of book. He’s comfortable in both tactical and tricky structural battles.
- Caro-Kann Defense — heavily played in blitz; a workhorse in Jeremy’s repertoire.
- Sicilian (Alapin & Closed lines) — sharp and flexible; good win rates in rapid play.
- Amazon Attack & Siberian Attack — favorite aggressive set-ups for surprise value.
- Scandinavian Defense — surprisingly successful when he wants a quick fight.
- In rapid, Jeremy’s Benko Gambit results are notably strong — a practical weapon.
Some opening highlights by win-rate (Blitz & Rapid combined): Caro-Kann, Sicilian (Alapin/Closed), Amazon Attack and the Scandinavian show up consistently in his best results.
Try a quick sample position and replay one of his spicy blitz lines:
Performance Patterns & Notable Stats
Jeremy is a data-friendly player: long games, frequent endgames, and a strong record when he digs in. Highlights you might care about:
- Peak blitz performance: 2250 (2025-12-13) — proof that his blitz strategy pays off.
- Rapid peak: 2214 (2025-12-10) — very competitive at longer fast controls as well.
- Longest winning streak: 12 games; current streak: 4.
- Strength-adjusted win rates: solid across Blitz and Rapid.
- Best time of day: early morning — around 07:00 — be warned if you challenge him before coffee.
- Daily winners: especially strong on Monday and Saturday.
Notable Opponents & Memorable Encounters
Jeremy’s most-played online rivals include a handful of repeat opponents who know his patterns well. If you want to study his practical games, check repeat matchups like mise2020 — their mini-rivalry has been instructive.
- Most-played opponent: mise2020 — multiple decisive games and a tight head-to-head. (Alfredo Cecilio Miserendino)
- Other frequent opponents: al-miskawih, ingoscarardila, mywarrior500 and yashsubh.
- Style vs opponents: tends to grind down positional opponents and tactically punish the overambitious.
Personality, Humor & Trivia
Jeremy is part analyst, part entertainer. Expect witty chat messages, occasional snack references, and a fondness for going to the bitter end — both on the clock and in conversation.
- Nickname: TheHungryTacoCat (yes, tacos are non-negotiable).
- Quip: “I don’t resign — I caffeinate.”
- Fun fact: thrives in marathon blitz sessions; games often exceed 70 moves.
Further Study & Resources
If you’re preparing to face Jeremy or simply want to learn from his games, focus on:
- Handling long middlegames and transitioning to endgames under time pressure.
- Studying Caro-Kann and Closed Sicilian structures — his most-played themes.
- Practicing calm play 07:00–09:00 — his peak window.
For more detailed game review and interactive study, explore his repeat matchups and use the embedded replay above to follow typical lines and tactical motifs.