Matt Thomas (Username: BrawlforaCause)
Matt Thomas is a chess enthusiast who’s been riding the rollercoaster of online chess ratings since 2013. Known in the community as BrawlforaCause, Matt's journey through the battlefield of pawns and knights is nothing short of entertaining – a blend of gritty determination, tactical cunning, and the occasional hilarious blunder.
Playing Profile & Style
Matt tackles the game with a strong preference for the rapid and blitz formats, where his peak blitz rating tips the scales at an impressive 1356 and his rapid rating soared up to 1523 in 2022. The daily chess format is where Matt once hit his highest score of 1590, proving he's not just a speed demon but has the endurance for long strategic marathons too.
With a penchant for the “Top Secret” openings—whatever secret sauce that may be—Matt boasts win rates above 50% in blitz and rapid, showing a sneaky mix of preparation and sharp instincts. Bullet chess? Well, it’s been a bumpy ride with peaks and valleys, but hey, who’s counting when you’re having fun?
Statistics & Highlights
- Total Blitz Games: Nearly 1,000, with a win rate just under 50%—not too shabby for the fast-paced chaos.
- Winning Streak: Once strung together 9 victories in a row, proving he’s capable of storming the board like a grandmaster on caffeine.
- Tactical Awareness: Has a remarkable 76.58% comeback rate, meaning Matt is that player who won’t go down without a fight, often clawing back from losing positions like a chess ninja.
- Time Control Connoisseur: Performs best in the late morning to early afternoon hours, with a peculiar peak win rate at 10 AM, hinting that Matt might be powered by morning coffee.
Personality on the Board
Don't be fooled by the stats – Matt’s style shows a healthy respect for the endgame, with over 65% of his games reaching it, and an average moves-per-win of 62, suggesting he loves a good, drawn-out battle. His early resignation rate is a mere 0.42%, which roughly translates to "giving up only when completely, utterly checked out."
A Notable Recent Triumph
In December 2022, Matt scored a spectacular victory against a player rated over 1100 points higher! Playing White in a London System variation, Matt's steady pressure and tactical awareness forced his opponent into resignation after 33 moves of intense maneuvering. Check it out here – spoiler: Matt’s rook and queen made quite the team.
Overall Chess Persona
Matt Thomas embodies the spirit of any passionate club player: resilient, creatively unpredictable, and utterly devoted to their love of the game. Whether blitzing through the day or slowly outwitting opponents in daily games, you can bet that BrawlforaCause brings a mix of skill, stubbornness, and occasional hilarious board weirdness to every match.
Warning: Playing against Matt may cause spontaneous smiles, sudden checkmate shocks, and a mad rush to improve your own chess game.
