Milan Tabis (aka Leben2221)
Meet Milan Tabis, a relentlessly ambitious chess enthusiast better known by the username Leben2221. Despite a rating journey that looks more like an emotional rollercoaster — peaking at a respectable 1158 Rapid in May 2025 and juggling formats from Bullet to Daily — Milan never shies away from the battlefield of 64 squares.
Starting 2022 with a modest Rapid rating hovering around 700 to 1000, Milan quickly racked up games, reaching over 600 Rapid wins and over 200 Blitz wins, proving that consistency and volume are his chess motto. His style? A fascinating mix of patience and comeback-savvy awareness — with a 73.98% comeback rate and an endgame focus more than half the time. He won games both by resignation and checkmate in almost equal measure, so you never know if Milan’s opponent gave up or got outplayed!
Openings are Milan’s playground, and his secret weapon is none other than the intriguingly named "Top Secret" opening, boasting a 53.72% Rapid win rate across 121 games. No peek allowed! Other trusted openings include the classic Kings Pawn and the sometimes spicy Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation where he shines with over a 60% win rate.
Milan plays like the night owl he is – his best results come between 1 AM and 4 AM, when the rest of the world sleeps and blunders. Beware the “early resignation” foes, as Milan’s early resignation rate is a humble 6.97%, proving he fights till the end more often than not. And if you manage to snag one of his pieces, good luck – he still has nearly a 50% chance to turn the tables!
Psychologically, Milan's tilt factor is a manageable 8 (out of 100, thankfully), though his win rates dip a bit when playing rated games versus casual. Either way, he’s also a ruthless streak master, holding an impressive longest winning streak of 13 games — no pressure, but that’s the kind of run we can all dream of.
A Recent Moment of Glory
On June 2nd, 2025, Milan clinched a memorable victory by resignation against Funwohs in a sharp Vienna Game fight, showcasing tactical finesse and patience over a precise 15-move skirmish. View the game here.
In Closing
Whether grinding through the rapid clocks or savoring the slow burn of Daily, Milan Tabis is a chess player who embodies persistence, creativity, and maybe just a dash of mystery in his Top Secret repertoire. Tune in at 2 AM, bring your best game, and remember: when Milan's on the board, you're in for a chess fight of legendary stamina and cunning.
