Thomas Ulrich: The FIDE Master Known as Digitopolis
Meet Thomas Ulrich, a FIDE Master who navigates the sixty-four squares with a blend of tactical wizardry and strategic patience — like a grandmaster disguised as your friendly neighborhood chess enthusiast. Known in the online world as Digitopolis, Thomas’s journey through chess ratings is nothing short of a rollercoaster, but with many more wins than screams!
Rating Rollercoaster & Statistics
Since first entering the online arena, Thomas has blitzed, bulleted, and rapid-played opponents into submission with a peak blitz rating of 2356 (as of February 2021), and a rapid rating touching 2364 just months later. Bullet enthusiasts beware: Thomas hit a stunning 2300 bullet rating in late 2018. Their daily games, though fewer and more relaxed, boast a respectable rating zenith of 2181.
Impressive Win Record
- Blitz: 1641 wins
- Rapid: 22 wins (undefeated except for a couple draws!)
- Bullet: A whopping 4191 wins — that's a lot of lightning-fast sacrifices and checkmates.
- Daily: Winning both recorded games, because who plays just two daily chess games? Thomas does.
Style & Personality
Thomas’s style is that of a true gladiator of the endgame, with an endgame frequency of 81.63%. Expect long, thrilling matches where every move is a calculated risk. Even when the tides turn, Thomas’s tenacity shines through with a remarkable 84.5% comeback rate—don’t count this FIDE Master out just because you snagged a piece!
True to their username Digitopolis, Thomas sometimes starts with a modest defensive posture but turns up the dial with gritty midgame tactics — as if building a digital metropolis of pawns, knights, and rooks before unleashing the city's might. Their average moves per game hover around the 73-move mark, proving they don’t just win — they endure.
Quirks & Fun Facts
- Thomas has an early resignation rate under 1%, so giving up quickly is clearly not in the playbook.
- His best time to strike on the board? Around 1 PM. Afternoon naps beware!
- Longest winning streak? A breathtaking 23 games. Imagine the adrenaline!
- Most recent victory was a clean checkmate achieved in a Live Chess match using the delightful “Alekhine's Defense: Mokele-Mbembe Variation.”
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
Thomas enjoys a fierce rivalry with players like viscal_jp and socrates1979, having squared off more than a hundred times with the former. Win rates vary, but Thomas’s competitive spirit remains undefeated, driving each match to tactical excellence.
In Summary
Whether breaking down opening theory or outlasting opponents in protracted endgames, Thomas Ulrich aka Digitopolis combines skill, patience, and a little bit of fun. They play not just to win but to construct masterpieces on the board — all while keeping their chin up and rook ready to castle. A true master of the game and all things digital, Thomas embodies the chess player we could all aspire to be: relentless, focused, and ever-entertaining.
