Thomas Wessendorf - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Thomas Wessendorf, a chess player who doesn’t just move pieces on a board — they orchestrate tiny masterpieces. Awarded the coveted title of FIDE Master, Thomas has navigated the battlefield of 64 squares with a blend of tactical wizardry and unyielding perseverance.
The Rise of a Blitz Specialist
Few players enjoy the adrenaline rush of Blitz chess quite like Thomas. Starting back in 2017 with a Blitz rating of 1568, Thomas rapidly climbed the ranks, peaking at a formidable 2365 in 2023. With a record boasting over 1,000 Blitz games and maintaining a win rate north of 52%, Thomas proves speed and strategy aren’t mutually exclusive.
Rapid and Bullet Brilliance
Thomas doesn’t shy away from other time controls either. In Rapid chess, Thomas’s win rate shines even brighter at 67%, reaching peaks just shy of 2300. And for those lightning-fast Bullet games? An impressive 90% win rate makes Thomas a tough opponent to beat even when the clock is mercilessly ticking down.
Signature Style & Numbers
- Longest Winning Streak: 11 games (because who doesn’t love a hot streak?)
- Average Moves per Win: Around 67 - patient, methodical, and certainly not rushing to blunder.
- Comeback King: An 86% comeback rate means giving up early is not in Thomas's dictionary.
- Psychology: A tilt factor of 6, which is basically chess speak for "I've got nerves but keep calm enough to strike back."
Curious Facts
Thomas is equally skilled playing White (55.5% win rate) and Black (51.8%), ensuring no side of the board feels lonely. However, a quirky little statistic reveals Thomas likes to resign early only about 0.86% of the time—playing on even when the odds look grim.
Fun With Opponents
Thomas has a mixed bag of nemeses and fans on the virtual battlefield. Some players like littlel05 and klaas1996 have yet to get a single win against Thomas, while others like markle-vine remind Thomas that even masters stumble sometimes.
All in all, Thomas Wessendorf is a formidable player known for resilience, speed, and a dash of chess finesse. If you’re planning to challenge Thomas online, brace yourself for a battle of brains and time pressure!