Aung Thant Zin FM

Aung Thant Zin (aka AungTZ)

FIDE Master

Meet AungTZ, a chess virtuoso who proudly holds the title of FIDE Master. With a reputation for resilience and strategic brilliance, AungTZ is a force to be reckoned with on the board.

Starting from humble beginnings with a blitz rating around 1300 in 2012, AungTZ climbed steadily up the ranks, soaring above 2300 in Blitz at the peak of June 2016. This player’s blitz games are nothing short of epic battles, featuring a win rate hovering near 50% in nearly 24,000 games—proof that AungTZ is no stranger to fierce competition.

Bullet chess is another arena where AungTZ shines, reaching almost a 2100 rating with an impressive near 50% win rate in thousands of games. Rapid and daily chess may not be the main focus, but even there, AungTZ has made their mark with strong performances and tactical play.

Playing Style & Stats

• Preferred Time Control: Blitz (average 2100+ rating)
• Win Rate: Approximately 49% in Blitz, 50% in Bullet
• Endgame Specialist: Engages deep endgames with an impressive 77% frequency, patiently navigating complex positions.
• Tactical Awareness: Known for mounting legendary comebacks, with an 87% comeback rate after losing material—talk about never giving up.
• White Pieces Win Rate: Nearly 50%, a testament to solid opening preparation and midgame strategy.

AungTZ’s opening repertoire is as mysterious as a spy thriller—coded as “Top Secret” on most records. But among known lines, the Sicilian Defense variations and the Scandinavian Defense are favored battlegrounds where AungTZ frequently plants the flag with a high win percentage. Fun fact: in the "Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation," AungTZ boasts a sweet 75% win rate in blitz games.

Lighthearted Insights

Despite a serious title, AungTZ sometimes exhibits the humility of a player who knows the beauty of controlled chaos—balancing attacking fire with the occasional “Oops, did I just sacrifice my queen?” moment. The psychological resilience is high, with only a 12% tilt factor, so if you want to bring your best game, beware—AungTZ plays like a calm storm brewing at 2 AM, the best time for a chess dance.

Latest Battle Highlights

Fresh off a recent spectacular checkmate against Zoran9707 in a Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation game, AungTZ delivered a finish at move 29 with precision and flair. The match was a symphony of precise timing, aggressive positioning, and well-executed tactics that left spectators in awe.

Despite the occasional setbacks in intense games, AungTZ’s losses often come down to sharpening the skills against worthy opponents who sometimes nab a win on time—because even titled players can get into time trouble during nail-biting finishes.

When not dominating over the board, AungTZ might be plotting the next great chess conquest or indulging in light banter about which opening is “really” the most unpredictable (spoiler: it’s probably “Top Secret”).

Follow the games of AungTZ for a blend of strategic mastery, nerve-wracking comebacks, and the occasional, delightful mystery wrapped inside a chessboard!