Tobias Schmidt (aka frenchpin) - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Tobias Schmidt, proudly carrying the title of FIDE Master, is a chess connoisseur whose journey is anything but ordinary. Known in the online chess realm as frenchpin, Tobias combines tactical wizardry with a dash of tenacity to make their mark on the 64 squares.
Rating Rollercoaster and Playing Peaks
Tobias’s blitz rating has soared as high as an impressive 2562 (achieved in November 2023), making them a formidable opponent in fast-paced battles. Their bullet chess skills aren’t far behind, peaking at 2396 in early 2022, and their rapid play boasts an equally commendable peak rating of 2420.
With a blitz win rate near 50% over thousands of games, and a bullet win rate above 52%, Tobias has proven to be consistently competitive, if not outright merciless, against both lesser-known players and seasoned rivals.
Style, Stamina, and Strategy
Known for embracing the grind, Tobias dives deep into endgames with a staggering 80.66% endgame frequency. Their games tend to be lengthy affairs, averaging over 77 moves per win, which suggests a player who enjoys wrestling every advantage out of the position—even if it means long nights spent staring intently at the board.
Early resignation? Not often! Tobias bows out prematurely less than 1% of the time, showing great fighting spirit. And speaking of spirit, their ability to stage comebacks is nothing short of heroic, pulling a win nearly 83% of the time after falling behind.
Psychological Quirks and Daily Rituals
Humorously enough, Tobias’s best moments come at rather odd hours—particularly around 4 a.m., when mere mortals are dreaming, Tobias is busy unleashing chess wizardry with a perfect 100% win rate recorded at dawn during the early morning hours of 4 and 6 a.m. This nocturnal prowess might explain their rather modest tilt factor of 10—hardly rattled and always ready for the next challenge.
Recent Highlights & Opponent Theatre
On February 4th, 2025, Tobias showcased a masterclass in the Queen’s Gambit Declined, defeating opponents through precise calculation and unrelenting pressure, often winning by resignation before their rival could breathe easy. Among some of Tobias’s most frequently encountered adversaries is schachsuchti64, with a respectable 85% win rate against this foe.
Beyond the Numbers
Tobias Schmidt’s chess story is more than just stats; it’s about persistence, passion, and a love for the queen’s gambit in all its forms. Whether it's a blistering bullet game or a marathon blitz battle, frenchpin’s approach blends smart stratagems, an iron will to prevail, and just the right amount of chessboard mischief. They say every piece has a story—Tobias’s pieces tell tales of resilience, cunning, and occasionally, late-night genius.