Tahsin Tajwar Zia: The Extreme Learner
Known across the chess world as ExtremeLearner, Tahsin Tajwar Zia is a FIDE Master, streamer, and one of the most tireless players on the platform. He has played tens of thousands of games, yet his favorite battleground remains the slow burn of Daily chess, where he can turn every move into a lesson.
From Learner to Master
True to his username, Tahsin treats every game as study material. He earned the FIDE Master title while keeping up a relentless online schedule, jumping between bullet, blitz, rapid, and Daily formats. His peak 2919 (2026-07-01) rating of 2919 proves how dangerous he can be when the clock is fast, while his Daily play stays close to his heart.
Playing Style and Opening Repertoire
As Black, Tahsin leans heavily on the Caro-Kann Defense, a solid yet counterattacking weapon he has played thousands of times. With White, he favors flexible setups like the King's Indian Attack, often steering games into rich middlegames. His endgame frequency sits above 82 percent, which means he rarely runs from the technical phase and happily grinds opponents down over 80 moves.
- Peak Blitz: 2805 (2026-03-15)
- Peak Daily: 2335 (2020-05-29)
- Longest winning streak: 28 games
Rivalries and the Grind
No biography of ExtremeLearner would be complete without his epic battles. His most frequent foe is Swarnavo Choudhury, against whom he has played more than 700 games. Tahsin has won 415 of those encounters, making it a rivalry he clearly enjoys. He has also traded thousands of moves with Swarnavo Choudhury and Manon Reja Neer, forming a circle of regulars who keep the queue busy.
Resilience and Streaks
Chess is a game of swings, and Tahsin knows both extremes. He once rattled off 28 consecutive wins, but he has also survived a brutal 23 game losing streak. That resilience defines him: his comeback rate approaches 88 percent, and he still wins about 46 percent of games even after dropping a piece. He prefers to call that persistence, not tilt.
Streamer and Daily Devotee
As a streamer, Tahsin brings that same energy to his broadcasts, mixing Daily chess marathons with bullet and blitz binges. His stats show his best time of day is 11:00, when his win rate climbs above 52 percent. If you catch him online around then, expect fireworks and a lesson or two.