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Tobias Kabos FM

F-side-schaap Since 2021 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟
66.7%- 20.0%- 13.3%
Blitz 2297
0W 2L 0D
Rapid 2297
10W 1L 2D

Overview

Tobias Kabos (username: F-side-schaap) is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with in Rapid chess. Comfortable in longer quick games, Tobias mixes practical endgame technique with a streaky attacking flair. This short biography highlights his style, openings, notable runs, and a sample game for fans and fellow players.

Career Highlights

  • Title: FIDE Master (FM).
  • Preferred time control: Rapid chess. This is where Tobias shines most of the time.
  • Peak Rapid performance in 2021 with strong results across the year. 2259 (2021-05-01)
  • Longest winning streak: 5 consecutive wins. Current losing streak: 1.
  • Standout head-to-head results include multiple wins versus players such as Jan Hania and mvz-p1.

Playing Style

Tobias prefers measured, longer Rapid fights rather than instant blitz tactics. He often steers games toward rich endgames and is not afraid to trade pieces if it improves his long-term prospects. Expect careful maneuvering, timely checks, and a readiness to come back from difficult positions.

  • Endgame frequency: high - about two thirds of games lead to serious endgame play.
  • Average moves per win: 72. Average moves per loss: 80.
  • Strong comeback instincts: comeback rate around 80 percent.
  • Most common first move: e4. Best time of day to play: around 12:00.

Notable Openings

Tobias experiments with both mainstream and offbeat systems. He knows how to punish inaccuracies and often gets excellent results from less popular lines.

  • Elephant Gambit - solid results including wins and a draw. Elephant Gambit
  • French Defense - has handled Classical lines well, including the Svenonius Variation.
  • Scandinavian Defense - 100 percent win rate in available Rapid samples.
  • Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Barnes Defense - quick and effective handling when these appear on the board.
  • Also comfortable facing the Sicilian O'Kelly and Alapin sidelines.

Statistics Snapshot

  • Rapid record (sampled): 10 wins, 1 loss, 2 draws. Strong win rate in Rapid games overall.
  • Blitz record (sampled): fewer games and more volatile results.
  • Prefers to prepare shallow but effective lines. Median prep depth is low to moderate depending on the year.
  • Player tends to deliver checks frequently, with the queen and rook being the most frequent checking pieces.

Sample Game (for study)

Below is a short representative Rapid game to explore Tobias's approach to piece activity and endgame transition. Use the viewer to step through the moves.

Fun Facts and Tools

  • Tobias loves long middlegames that migrate into endgames. He once joked that he treats pawn endgames as weekend reading.
  • Favorite daily routine before a Rapid session: a strong coffee and a single tactics puzzle.
  • Explore his recent Rapid trend with this mini chart.
    Rapid Rating221722012185216921522021: 21622022: 220720212022
  • Interested in opponents he has beaten more than once? Check profiles like Jan Hania and mvz-p1 to review their games.

Why Follow Tobias Kabos

For fans of thoughtful Rapid play and instructive endgames, Tobias Kabos (F-side-schaap) offers a compelling mix of resilience and tactical opportunism. Whether studying his Elephant Gambit encounters or his five-game winning run, there is practical material here for players looking to improve their Rapid play and endgame technique.

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