Bledar Tota

Bledar Tota - The Blitz Battler and Rapid Rambler

Known in the chess world as bledartota36, Bledar Tota is a player whose journey through the ranks might be best described as a rollercoaster ride — full of bold moves, tactical comebacks, and occasional humbling defeats. His peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 1776 back in October 2018, proving he’s no stranger to lightning-fast thinking under pressure. On the rapid front, he once touched a peak of 1629, showing that he’s as comfortable in a longer battle as he is in a sprint.

Playing Style & Strengths

Bledar’s style is a curious blend of patience and aggression. His average game length hovers around 68 moves, refusing to give up easily whether he wins or loses. With a remarkable 80% comeback rate, he’s known for turning games around when the chips are down — a true testament to his fighting spirit. Though he respects the endgame, with nearly 74% of his games going that far, he also doesn’t shy away from pulling the ripcord early, resigning only about 2% of his games prematurely.

Openings: Familiar Friends and Sneaky Surprises

When it comes to openings, Bledar has a few favorites in his arsenal. The Queen’s Pawn Opening stands out as his most played, where he maintains a nearly 50% win rate in blitz games. Other popular choices include the Van´t Kruijs Opening, where his rapid performances shine with a win rate over 58%. Not to be pigeonholed, Bledar also experiments with less common lines like the Philidor and Scandinavian defenses, keeping opponents guessing.

Psychological Quirks & Funny Facts

Despite some tough losses (looking at you, longest losing streak of 15 games), Bledar’s tilt factor is a modest 15 — so don’t expect him to toss the board when things go south. His best time to go all-in? Midnight, when most brains are foggy but his tactical awareness is sharpest. With a penchant for resilience, he often performs better playing as White (slightly above 50% win rate) and tempts fate bravely; after losing a piece, he still wins nearly 45% of those battles. (Talk about hope!)

Recent Highlights

Fresh off the virtual battlefield, Bledar secured a neat victory on April 12, 2025, deploying the Van´t Kruijs Opening to outmaneuver his opponent in a blitz game lasting 38 moves. Whether it’s an elegant resignation or a fiery checkmate, Bledar’s games are seldom dull.

Overall Stats at a Glance

• Lifetime Blitz Record: 1,944 wins, 2,057 losses, 103 draws
• Lifetime Rapid Record: 177 wins, 133 losses, 10 draws
• Longest Winning Streak: 14 games
• Average Game Length: ~68 moves
• Comeback Rate: 80%

In the world of chess where patience meets speed, strategy battles intuition, and every move counts, Bledar Tota keeps playing his game – unpredictable, determined, and ever entertaining.