About Tyson Brady (electrosaw)
Tyson Brady, who often plays under the handle "electrosaw", is a witty and relentless Candidate Master (FIDE). A Rapid specialist by preference, Tyson mixes creative opening choices with tenacious middlegame tactics — and the occasional dramatic resignation when the coffee runs out.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Username: electrosaw
- Preferred time control: Rapid — where intuition meets a rushed coffee break
Career highlights & milestones
Tyson rose through the ranks with fearless play in faster time controls. Notable milestones include peak performances in all three fast disciplines — and a knack for streaks that swing from heroic to hilariously human.
- Long winning streak: 25 games (a run of form that included some very suspiciously lucky tactics)
- Longest losing streak: 15 games (the kind that makes you switch openings just to feel fresh)
- Current streak: a brief rough patch — 3 losses and counting (recovery strategy: more sleep, fewer snacks)
- Peak displays by time class: 2582 (2025-11-12), 2713 (2025-06-24) and strong Bullet peaks — proof Tyson can sprint as well as marathon
- Rating trend snapshot:
Playing style & psychology
Tyson's games are often decisive and entertaining. He prefers dynamic positions, seeks imbalances early, and is famous among friends for an "all-or-nothing" practical approach.
- Avg moves per win: ~48 — Tyson likes long, grinding victories
- Avg moves per loss: ~35 — when he loses it's usually quick and theatrical
- Comeback rate and grit: strong — a >50% comeback rate after setbacks
- Tilt factor: moderate; best to challenge Tyson around midday when coffee and focus align
- Early resignation rate: high — sometimes the drama is intentional
Openings & favorite lines
Tyson loves offbeat systems and surprise weapons. He blends classical ideas with quirky, practical choices to keep opponents uncomfortable from move one.
- Highly used and successful: Nimzo-Larsen Attack — a beloved, sneaky staple
- Frequent Rapid repertoire: Amar Gambit, Barnes Defense, Amazon Attack variants
- Notable strengths: consistently strong win rates with the Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation and the Siberian Attack sublines
- Fun stat: in Daily games Tyson's Amar Gambit win rate soars — apparently brief time controls suit the chaos
Memorable game (sample)
A compact illustrative miniature Tyson might enjoy showing off — messy, creative, and decisive. Use the embedded viewer to replay.
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Stats & memorable opponents
Over many games Tyson has compiled an impressive ledger — a lot of wins, a taste for risk, and several notable rivalries. Curious who shows up most? Try a rematch with a frequent foe.
- Most-played opponents: goldenbuzzer, paragonfighter, joseph7505
- Head-to-head quick links: Qi Pang
- Win/loss balance across time controls: consistently strong in Rapid and Blitz; Bullet peaks show explosive results
- Streaks & psychology: see "Career highlights" for the 25-game run — a testament to focus (and perhaps some good luck)
Quirks & offboard life
Off the board Tyson enjoys making puns about pawns, collecting novelty clocks, and composing postmortem haikus. He insists his favorite move is "coffee," played on every clock.
- Best time of day to challenge: around 12:00 — focus at its finest
- Pre-game ritual: a quick tactics ladder and a questionable power snack
- Motivation line: "If you can't win, at least make the opponent think it's going to be hard"
Want to explore more?
For a deep dive into Tyson's Rapid form and peak moments, use the embedded chart and peak stats above. If you're preparing to play him, consider studying the Nimzo-Larsen and the Amazon/Siberian Attack lines.
- Peak Rapid snapshot: 2582 (2025-11-12)
- Peak Blitz snapshot: 2713 (2025-06-24)
- Recommended study: Amazon Attack and Nimzo-Larsen Attack