Tom C NM

Profile Summary: Tom C (aka boredoldman)

Meet Tom C, the National Master who's never afraid to dance with danger on the chessboard. Earning the prestigious National Master title from National is no small feat — it’s proof that Tom is a player who can check, mate, and then casually sip tea while plotting the next gambit.

Tom’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of thrilling bullet and blitz battles, with peak ratings soaring to an impressive 2514 in bullet and 2534 in blitz during the 2016-2017 season. With hundreds of games under their belt, Tom's bullet style averages around a solid 44% win rate, with blitz being just a touch sharper at nearly 49%.

Ever the tactician, Tom thrives on comebacks, boasting an 86.66% comeback rate — yes, Tom turns losing games into dramatic victories so often, opponents have started bringing popcorn. Their long winning streak maxes out at a cool 12 games, but beware the 15-game losing streak lurking in the shadows; even the best have their off days!

Favorite openings? Top Secret apparently! But don’t be fooled by the mystery – Tom's arsenal packs a punch with tricky, offbeat surprises like the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and the Sicilian Defense, leading to many a checkmate that leaves friends and foes wondering, "Wait, what just happened?"

Psychologically, Tom is a resilient fighter, with only a mild tilt factor of 15 — just enough frustration to fuel the next brilliant move, without throwing the board across the room. Tom’s best time to strike? 3 PM sharp — it's peak brainpower o'clock!

When it comes to the game’s lighter side, Tom has a slightly quirky penchant for early resignations (a humble 0.8%), because why drag out a losing battle when you can save energy for the next epic showdown?

Recent Highlight

Just recently, Tom secured a dazzling victory against "TacticalJesus" with a nimble checkmate in a battle that tested nerves and wit alike. The final move? A perfectly timed Rh7# — checkmate, done and dusted.

Whether facing old rivals like "nguyenxi" or new challengers, Tom’s style is a mix of patience, tactical awareness, and a willingness to outfox opponents with surprising moves and sharp endgames (averaging about 69 moves per win!).

In the words of Tom C: "Chess isn’t just a game — it’s a battlefield where creativity meets chaos, and occasionally, a National Master reigns supreme."