Titus Penny (actualtitus) - Chess Enthusiast & Occasional Puzzle Solver
Meet Titus Penny, a player who’s been navigating the chequered battlefield of online chess with a unique blend of determination, humor, and the occasional bewildering move that keeps opponents guessing (and sometimes scratching their heads). Though not quite at Grandmaster tier yet, Titus brings a resilient spirit to every game, famously boasting a comeback rate over 53%—because giving up is so last century.
Playing Style and Strengths
Titus has a knack for early resignations about 8% of the time, suggesting a... pragmatic approach to unwinnable positions. Playing out endgames nearly 51% of the time, he clearly enjoys the slow grind, even if it sometimes ends with a bittersweet loss after 54 moves on average. White pieces, black pieces — Titus holds a slightly better win rate when playing black (44.7%), proving he likes stirring trouble from the darker squares.
Performance Highlights
- Blitz peak rating hovers around 822, with recent matches showing a tenacity that sticks around 575-700 range depending on the year and mood.
- Rapid games tell the story of a fluctuating yet passionate competitor, with a max rating near 986 and an average hovering mid-500s—a true rollercoaster ride.
- Daily chess? Well, Titus gave it a go with a perfect 1200 rating from that single game, but promptly moved on—perhaps to chase faster thrills.
Opening Repertoire
From the aggressive King's Pawn Opening to dabbling in less common lines like the Polish Opening (where he enjoys a perfect win record), Titus is not afraid to experiment. His favorite tactical playground in Rapid games seems to be the Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation boasting a solid 75% win rate, suggesting he knows a thing or two about positional play.
A Sense of Opponent
Whether facing familiar rivals or new challengers, Titus has a colourful track record — undefeated against some (like inigok and sam225511) and occasionally humbled by others. With a longest winning streak of 6 and a willingness to pick up tough rematches, Titus appreciates every chess battle as another story to tell.
Fun Facts
- Highest win rate hour? Almost night owl status: 80% at 11 PM.
- Most successful day of the week? Tuesday, with a win rate close to 78% — perhaps a secret lucky day!
- Despite a “tilt factor” of 19, Titus keeps bouncing back, proving chess is as much a mental sport as a game of moves.
In the grand game of chess life, Titus Penny is less about conquering every opponent and more about enjoying the journey — sometimes with a grin, sometimes with a sigh, but always ready for the next move.
