Tim Stadler (kingofQueeens) — Bullet specialist and endgame fiend
Tim Stadler, who often signs on as "kingofQueeens", is a relentless online chess grinder best known for Bullet mayhem and stubborn endgame technique. With an enormous volume of games (tens of thousands across fast time controls), Tim combines rapid tactics with surprising patience — especially when the clock screams.
Preferred time control: Bullet — when seconds tick, Tim thrives.
Playing style & personality
Expect scrappy, tactical fights that often stretch into long technical positions. Tim averages long decisive games even in Bullet, and he earns many wins by outmaneuvering opponents in the late phase rather than by quick mates.
- Tactical grit: high comeback rate (~81%) — Tim excels at salvaging games.
- Endgame worker: endgame frequency ~74% — lengthy finishes are his comfort zone.
- Early resignation rate: around 58% — sometimes he saves time by conceding a hopeless fight.
- Best time of day: around 02:00 — a true night-owl blitz predator.
Openings & repertoire
Tim leans heavily on the French and Closed Sicilian families and returns often to Vienna Gambit ideas as White. He prefers positions he knows well, where speed and technique combine to pressure opponents.
- Main pillars: French Defense, Sicilian Defense: Closed, Scandinavian Defense.
- White tendencies: aggressive pawn play and gambit-esque complications to create tactical chances.
- Practical philosophy: familiar, playable positions over risky novelties — especially under severe time pressure.
Career highlights & streaks
- Huge sample size across formats — a true online veteran.
- Longest winning streak: 15 games; longest losing streak: 13 games.
- Current streak (most recent update): 1 win — tiny momentum, big dreams.
- Peak flashes and milestones sprinkled across years (see quick stat): 1965 (2021-07-14)
Rivalries & frequent opponents
Tim faces familiar foes repeatedly — the kind of matchups that breed both grudges and inside jokes.
- Most-played opponents: binhtokyo (65), madmanta (56), bichoceronte (53), staisereno (47), saintfrancois (43).
- Sample head-to-heads: madmanta — Tim leads; binhtokyo — a tight, spicy rivalry.
- Want to study one of those matches? Look up rematches with these handles. binhtokyo madmanta
Sample mini-game (playable PGN)
Here’s a short, clean sequence that shows Tim’s practical approach — solid development, early castling, and readiness to press in simplified middlegames:
Want a full encounter from his archive? Try this sample match link: View Game
Fun facts & quirks
- Username humor: "kingofQueeens" — expect playful banter in chat and extra Es in the title.
- Clock wizardry: thrives when seconds are scarce; flag wins are part of the charm.
- Late-night menace: many of his best games come when others are bleary-eyed.
- Consistency: huge game totals provide statistical reliability — you can study patterns and learn a lot from his repertoire.
Quick links & placeholders
- Rating progress (Bullet):
- Peak Bullet rating snapshot: 1965 (2021-07-14)
- Explore a common setup: French Defense