Tomasz Kurzak

Tomasz Kurzak (ihatechessoneone)

Meet Tomasz Kurzak, a spirited chess enthusiast better known in the digital realm as ihatechessoneone. Tomasz is the kind of player who doesn’t just play chess — he lives it, breathes it, and sometimes loses sleep over it... but only when facing the queen’s gambit!

In the fast-paced worlds of Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet, Tomasz has danced with countless opponents, amassing an impressive blitz rating peak of 1176 in April 2025 and a Rapid peak that skyrocketed to 1262 by May 2025. His Bullet exploits are modest but respectable, peaking at 725, proving he prefers a bit more breathing room between moves.

With over 1,200 blitz games and hundreds of rapid matches under his belt, Tomasz is no stranger to the battlefield of pawns and knights. His favorite openings include the Queen’s Pawn Opening: Torre Attack and the Owens Defense, where he cleverly navigates the complexities with a win rate flirting around 50-75% depending on the variation. He’s even perfected the Torre Attack with a flawless 100% win rate over three games—talk about a secret weapon!

His playing style is a mix of patience and tactical resilience, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 76% and a psychological tilt factor of 8 — meaning sometimes he's as fiery as a Dragon in the middle of a sharp opening, but often he comes back swinging. Tomasz tends to enjoy longer endgames, averaging around 69 moves to victory, and is known for resigning gracefully about 1% of the time (because pride means nothing if you can save energy for the next game).

A habitual night owl, Tomasz shines brightest in the midnight hours (his “best time of day to play” is a solid 00:00) where his win rate peaks impressively at 66.67%. Whether it's a Saturday skirmish or a Tuesday tussle, he maintains a steady win rate hovering around 50%, showing consistency that even the fiercest grandmasters respect.

Tomasz's most recent triumph was a masterclass demonstration of the Queen’s Pawn Opening: Torre Attack on May 20, 2025, finishing his opponent with a precise checkmate after a grueling 43-move battle. You can relive the magic here.

While no career is without loss, Tomasz takes every defeat in stride, analyzing his games, learning from his opponents, and sharpening his skills. His streaks tell a story of perseverance: a longest winning streak of 10 games counterbalanced by a longest losing streak of 8 – the essence of competitive chess life!

Off the board, Tomasz’s humor and passion for the game make him a beloved figure in the chess community. Whether it’s a blitz brawl or a weekend rapid marathon, ihatechessoneone is a username you’ll want to remember—just don’t challenge him to a bullet game unless you’re ready for a lightning-fast lesson!