About Thaís Monteiro de Carvalho (chessspecial)
Thaís Monteiro de Carvalho — known online as "chessspecial" — is a dynamic blitz specialist with a taste for sharp, messy positions and entertaining comebacks. Part tactician, part improviser, Thaís built a reputation for turning chaotic middlegames into endgame victories and surprising opponents who expected quiet play.
Playing Style & Preferences
Preferred time control: Blitz — this is where Thaís shines. Fast decision-making, aggressive piece play and a high endgame frequency make her a serious blitz threat. A few signature traits:
- Likes tactical complications — ComebackRate is impressively high, so never count her out.
- Patient in long fights — AvgMovesPerWin is around 69 moves: she enjoys the scenic route to victory.
- Best time of day: 11:00 — bring coffee; she probably already has one.
Openings & Signature Lines
Thaís favors systems that produce asymmetric, fighting positions. Her top blitz weapons include:
- French Defense — especially the Advance and Exchange lines.
- Amazon Attack and the Siberian Attack — aggressive setups when playing White.
- Australian Defense — a reliable, practical choice in fast time controls.
- Daring gambits like the Diemer-Duhm Gambit and Amar Gambit — if the game turns spicy, that’s often by design.
Career Highlights & Records
Highlights from Thaís's recorded play:
- Peak blitz rating available here: 1961 (2020-09-15).
- Longest winning streak: 14 games — a run that many opponents still sigh about.
- Notable rivalry with Marcos Vinicius Torsani — dozens of server duels have shaped both players' styles.
- Strong fast‑time performance: solid StrengthAdjustedWinRate in Blitz and Bullet.
Notable Games & Study Material
Study one of her characteristic battles or load a short replay into your viewer:
- Representative blitz mini‑battle (loadable replay):
- Memorable match vs a frequent rival: A Famous Clash
Quick Numbers & Trends
For an at-a-glance visual of progress over time, check the blitz chart:
- Streaks: LongestWinningStreak = 14; CurrentLosingStreak = 5.
- TiltFactor = 14 — she tilts sometimes, but bounces back frequently.
Fun Facts & Closing Notes
- Nickname idea: "The Comeback Chef" — serves up comebacks with a side of tactics.
- Endgame lover: high EndgameFrequency means you’ll often be grinding in long technical positions.
- If you want to practice, play around 11:00 — you’ll catch her at peak alertness (and probably caffeinated).
Load the chart and game links above for interactive study — Thaís is proof that blitz chess can be art, sport and a comedy show all at once.