Tom IM

Tom - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Tom, a chess player who doesn’t just play the game—they dominate it with the title of International Master proudly stamped by FIDE. Known in some circles as Caliburn66, Tom has turned countless chessboards into battlegrounds where strategy meets sheer wit.

From Underdog to Blitz Beast

Tom’s journey in blitz chess is nothing short of a rollercoaster. Starting from a humble rating of 1334 in 2016, they raced to a peak performance topping 2546 by 2017. With an aggressive win rate hovering around 61% in over 600 blitz games, Tom flashes tactical brilliance that keeps opponents on edge (and often confused).

Rapid and Bullet: The Explosive Variants

In rapid chess, Tom boasts a flawless record—winning every single game played in 2017. Talk about pressure! Bullet chess is no less thrilling, with a peak rating surpassing 2500 and a winning touch in more than 60% of 268 games.

Streaks That Would Make a Marathoner Jealous

Tom’s longest winning streak stands at an impressive 19 consecutive victories, a testament to both endurance and consistency. And they’re currently riding a hot streak of 6 wins—so it’s safe to say opponents should be worried!

Style and Psychology

Known for a low early resignation rate—only 1.6%—Tom fights till the end with an average of 68 moves on winning games. White pieces or black, the winning rates hover near 60%, proving adaptability across all colors.

Remarkably, Tom shines brightest when the chips are down, boasting a 90.57% comeback rate and winning every game where a piece was lost. A psychological fortress, even with a modest tilt factor of 15, Tom keeps focus better than most.

The Secret Sauce

Tom’s favorite opening? That remains classified... Top Secret indeed. But with a staggering 61%+ win rate on these mystery openings across all game formats, Tom has definitely found the winning recipe.

Foes & Friends

With a varied list of opponents, Tom has maintained impressive win rates against most, including perfect records versus players like aryanarnav1 and fedor_dvenyatin. Some adversaries are tougher nuts to crack, but then, what’s a game without a worthy challenge?

In Conclusion

Tom is not just a chess player; they are a gladiator of the 64 squares, a master tactician, and - frankly - a bit of a secret agent in the world of openings. If you ever find yourself facing Caliburn66, prepare your best moves... and maybe your best excuses.