Tim Janzelj IM

Tim Janzelj - The International Master Extraordinaire

Known in the chess world as WaybackBoy, Tim Janzelj is no ordinary competitor – they are a proud holder of the prestigious International Master title awarded by FIDE. With a blitz peak rating soaring to a remarkable 2723 in September 2023, Tim commands the board with a blend of tactical genius and audacious strategies.

Tim’s blitz career is nothing short of electrifying. They have played nearly 240 blitz games in recent months alone, boasting an impressive 50% win rate against a wide array of opponents – even managing clean-sheets against several challengers, including the likes of gmarkovic21, prime-morty, and jankarsten. Rumor has it that Tim's opponents sometimes resign before realizing what happened — truly a master of mind games!

One wouldn't want to underestimate Tim’s resilience either. With a comeback rate of over 90%, losing a piece isn't a cue to quit but rather a challenge accepted. Expect exciting reversals and nail-biting finishes, especially in endgames that Tim seeks out over 80% of the time.

But don’t let the statistics fool you into thinking Tim is all seriousness. This player has an almost zen-like morning mojo, clocking in a 100% win rate at 5 and 6 AM - proof that chess mastery often requires sleep deprivation and possibly an unhealthy amount of caffeine. Their longest winning streak of 13 games confirms that when Tim is on fire, the chessboard might as well be a battlefield with only one survivor.

Tim prefers early resignations modestly (just 1% of the time), proving they honor the opponent’s time but also employ strategic patience — averaging around 80 moves per game, regardless of win or loss. Whether playing white or black, their nearly even win rates emphasize adaptability: white has about 49%, black edges slightly ahead at 51%.

Memorable Recent Match

A classic example of Tim’s flair was witnessed on November 9, 2024, where they decisively defeated phothewin using the Closed Sicilian Defense. The game ended in just 18 moves with a graceful resignation from Tim’s opponent, leaving spectators wondering if they even saw the tactics coming.

With a psychological tilt factor of only 5, Tim manages emotions better than most, rarely faltering under pressure — a trait essential for anyone aiming to topple the titans of the chess cosmos.

Simply put, Tim Janzelj isn't just playing chess; they’re writing blitz poetry in real time. Whether you’re an admirer or a challenger, be sure to keep an eye on WaybackBoy — because when the clock is ticking, Tim is just getting started.