Theodore Coyne (coyneollary)
Theodore Coyne, who plays online as coyneollary, is a National Master who made a name for themselves with fast, inventive play and a taste for unusual openings. Comfortable across time controls, Theodore prefers Rapid games and often turns a quick position into a tactical fiesta. Expect creativity, long endgames, and the occasional cheeky gambit.
Career highlights
- Title: National Master (National).
- Preferred time control: Rapid. Theodore is at home in the 10+ or 15+ arenas and posts steady results there.
- Peak achievements include top performances in Bullet and Blitz with multiple high-water marks. 2609 (2023-08-02)
- Known for long decisive games. Avg moves per win is high, showing a love of complicated endgames.
Playing style and tendencies
Theodore blends tactical instincts with stubborn endgame technique. They are not the sort to resign early. If a game goes past move 50 you will usually find Theodore there, hunting chances and squeezing pawns. Key tendencies:
- High endgame frequency and long decisive games. Avg decisive length hovers near 78 moves.
- Strong comeback ability. Theodore is unusually resilient after setbacks.
- Plays lots of offbeat and aggressive systems, especially when playing to win rather than to draw.
Opening repertoire
Theodore favors dynamic, asymmetrical positions and keeps opponents on their toes. Below are some of the most successful lines they use, with quick notes.
- As White: Nimzo-Larsen Attack - a go-to weapon in Bullet with a strong win rate as White.
- As Black: Elephant Gambit and various Benoni flavors - used to generate early imbalance and counterplay.
- Also frequently employs the Amazon Attack and the Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG) in faster time controls for surprise value.
Sample tactical microgame (click to replay):
Notable rivals and memorable games
Theodore has a handful of frequent opponents who have produced many entertaining battles. A few of the most-played rivals:
- mr_garvey — many sharp games and a high win count for Theodore.
- free-churro — a long history of clashes, often tactical.
- scandispeedster — one-sided results favoring Theodore.
One recommended replay from a recent high-intensity match:
Quick facts
- Username: coyneollary
- Title: National Master
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Very high endgame frequency and long average decisive games
- Longest winning streak recorded: 20 games
- Not afraid to try bizarre openings in pursuit of fun and wins
How to follow Theodore
Look for coyneollary in Rapid and Blitz arenas at peak hours around late evening and midday. If you want to study their approach, focus on rare opening lines and long endgame technique. For casual inspiration, try a gambit line and see if you can survive the fireworks.