Thibaut (Charcuterie): The Player

Thibaut, known online as "Charcuterie", is a seasoned chess competitor with a playful handle and a serious appetite for sharp, tactical play. Active across blitz, bullet, rapid and daily formats, Thibaut made a name by mixing unorthodox choices (Barnes Defense enthusiasts, beware) with reliable Sicilian knowledge. Favored time control: Daily — the slow, contemplative counterpoint to his blitz fireworks.

Career Arc

From modest beginnings to repeated climbs into the 2400s in fast play, Thibaut’s trajectory reads like a comeback story with snacks. He honed an aggressive, decisive style (long games and many decisive results) and has logged thousands of rated encounters, especially in blitz.

Preferred time control: Daily — enjoys long strategic battles and careful endgames.
Blitz specialist with a long competitive record and a taste for tactical skirmishes.

Playing Style & Openings

Thibaut blends showmanship and pragmatism: long average game lengths, a high endgame frequency, and a knack for comebacks. He tends to press for wins rather than settle for quick draws.

Aggressive favourites: Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack and the Amar Gambit.
Surprising success with offbeat choices like the Barnes Defense — perfect for throwing opponents off balance.
Also dangerous with the Blackburne Shilling Gambit and a well-practiced Caro‑Kann when calm precision is needed.

Career Highlights & Style Notes

Thibaut is known for stamina in long games and an ability to recover from setbacks — a high ComebackRate and a willingness to fight on after material loss.

Peak blitz performance: 2457 (2023-05-10) — a mark of serious speed-chess strength.
Remarkable longevity in fast formats and a large volume of games that sharpen tactical vision.
Playing hours that favor late-night form: one of the most productive hours is 03:00 (yes, the best time to catch Charcuterie online).

Sample Game & Mini Study

Want a quick tactical taste? Here’s a short, illustrative opening sequence you might see from Thibaut:

And for a match you can explore: Thrilling Match vs itsjoris

Personality & Fun Facts

Off the board, Thibaut lives up to the "Charcuterie" handle: strategic variety, a fondness for well-paired pieces (and meats), and a laugh that appears in chat emotes. He’s the type to open with a cheeky Barnes or a gambit and then calmly outplay you for 60 moves.

Nickname origin: likely a devotion to delicious boards (literal and chessboard alike).
Known for grit — long winning streaks and frequent comebacks.

Where to Follow

For more on Thibaut’s recent opponents and profile: Joris — and to study his common rivalries, check games vs frequent opponents like itsjoris and punisher_chess89. If you want to practice against his favorite openings, start with the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack.