Thocco Moffat

Thocco Moffat (aka Lacoste-12)

Meet Thocco Moffat, a rapid chess enthusiast known more for his tenacity than his rating (which has valiantly peaked at 389 as of May 2025). He might not be dominating grandmaster tournaments anytime soon, but his journey through the Rapid ratings is a rollercoaster of hope, occasional brilliance, and the occasional bewildering blunder.

Rating & Performance

Thocco's Rapid rating started humbly at 144 and climbed to a max of 389 over 43 games. His win-loss record tells tales of gritty battles: 17 wins, 23 losses, and 3 draws. Despite a few tough losses, his longest winning streak of 4 games shows glimpses of a rising star… or at least a star that sometimes twinkles brightly.

Opening Adventures

Our hero has experimented with a colorful range of openings. From the Van t Kruijs Opening (where he won 3 out of 10 games) to the fearless Mieses Opening, boasting a respectable 75% win rate! Not to forget the Alekhines Defense and even dabbling in the rare French Defense Knight Variation where he proudly stands undefeated. However, the Reti Opening and Kings Fianchetto Opening Catalan Formation seem to be his nemeses – zero wins there!

Style & Psychology

Thocco often wields the resignation flag early—bowing out 30% of the time when things get rough—but also sticks around for an endgame almost 42% of the time, proving he's in it for the long fight. His games tend to last about 46 moves when he wins and around 37 moves when he loses, suggesting that perseverance sometimes pays off.

Known for a comeback rate of 41%, Thocco has shown he’s not easily discouraged (unless he's losing a piece—in which case only about 26% of the time he manages to turn things around). His tilt factor is impressively low at 6, meaning he stays cool even when the chips are down — or maybe he just forgets what happened.

Victories & Defeats

Among his recent conquests: a thrilling win on May 29, 2025, against makar228884 using the Alekhines Defense – ending triumphantly on his opponent’s clock running out. Victory by time, the ultimate chess sneaky trick! Then there was the crafty takeover against jvt08 where his Mieses Opening strategy forced resignation. Even gukesh565656 couldn’t resist surrendering to his calculated onslaught.

Of course, no hero’s journey is complete without setbacks. Thocco’s losses usually come from skilled adversaries such as johnson20225—his mortal foe with a 0% win rate against him. One memorable game saw johnson20225 deliver a checkmate using the Kings Fianchetto Opening Catalan Formation, reminding us all that chess is humbling.

Fun Facts

• Best time to challenge Thocco? 8:00 AM—catch him before he’s had his coffee (or before the brain fog kicks in!).
• His most stubborn opponent? veeny-kih, who splits victories 50/50 in their four encounters.
• He’s equally comfortable commanding Black or White, with Black holding a slightly better edge at a 41% win rate.
• Early resignations are high, but so are occasional comebacks—maybe mystery and suspense are his secret weapons.

In short, Thocco Moffat a.k.a. Lacoste-12 is a rapidly improving rapid player with a penchant for varied openings, tough battles, and a dash of unpredictability. Whether he's pulling off surprise wins or learning from tough defeats, every game is a story — sometimes hilarious, often puzzling, but always genuine.