Clément Toussaint (aka Klefment)
Meet Clément Toussaint, a rapidly rising star in the chess world whose pieces move faster than his rating climbs! Known online as Klefment, this player has shown remarkable prowess across multiple time controls, with a particular flair for Rapid chess where he achieved an impressive peak rating of 760 in June 2025.
Starting 2025 with a modest Rapid rating of around 227, Klefment boldly stormed into the higher echelons, demonstrating a tenacity that's as relentless as a queen on a crowded board. His Rapid record boasts 297 wins, tempered by 246 losses and 28 draws—because even the best can't dodge every knight fork.
His opening repertoire reveals a strategic mind with a penchant for the Accelerated London System (61.7% win rate) and the Chigorin Variation (68.7% win rate). When Klément isn't casting spells with the queen's pawn, he dabbles successfully in the French Defense and even the audacious Englund Gambit, holding his own with a cheeky 65% win rate.
As a competitor, Klefment’s style can be described as persistent and clever. With an average of roughly 50 moves per win, he loves to squeeze every drop of advantage before delivering the knockout punch. His comeback rate after setbacks is a solid 55%, proving he’s not just a fair-weather player.
Off the board, Klefment is known for his morning sparks—his best time to play is apparently 6 AM, when most chessboards are still assembling their pawns in their dreams. Despite a tilt factor of 7 (because who hasn’t flipped their board once or twice?), he keeps his cool enough to rack up long winning streaks, with a max of 12 consecutive victories.
His recent games reveal a warrior’s heart: in one of his freshest victories, Klefment outwitted his opponent with a swift resignation after an elegant maneuver in the French Defense. Yet even the greatest stumble—his latest loss came in a tense time scramble, reminding us all that chess, like life, is a game of patience and wits.
Whether you're a rising player or a seasoned grandmaster, Klefment’s journey is sure to entertain and inspire. Keep an eye on this player; with such growth and grit, the king’s crown might just be on the horizon!
