Teddy Woodman (moonman888) - The Rapid Rook Wrangler
Meet Teddy Woodman, an intrepid chess adventurer whose battlefield is mostly the Rapid time control, where he dazzles and occasionally bumbles through 60+ moves of dramatic tactical rollercoasters. With a peak Rapid rating of 828 achieved back in 2019, Teddy has a knack for turning the board into an epic saga, often starring himself as a resilient underdog — with a wink and a smile.
While his blitz crusades have been a bit more rocky (top rating: 514 in May 2025, with a win rate barely keeping the pieces on the board), his preferred weapons include the Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation in Rapid where he boasts a perfect 100% win rate, and sometimes a cheeky Bird’s Opening Dutch Variation that once led to a lightning-quick resignation from his opponent. Not bad for someone whose blitz Scandinavian Defense adventures yield mostly losses — talk about fearless!
Teddy doesn’t shy away from a challenge: his win-loss record shows plenty of battles, with as many losses as thrilling victories (14 wins and 14 losses in Rapid). He has mastered the art of the comeback with a solid 60% comeback rate after being down in material, though he still feels the sting of defeat as his tilt factor hovers thoughtfully at 4.
His games are long and winding roads — averaging around 60 moves to a win — hinting at a strategic approach that enjoys both endgames and tactical skirmishes. White pieces bring more magic (47.37% win rate) compared to Black (30%), but Teddy plays both sides with passion.
Career Highlights & Humble Brags
- Peak Bullet Rating: 936 in August 2019 — faster than a speeding bishop!
- Longest Winning Streak: 4 games in a row — must’ve been a day when the chess gods smiled.
- Favorite Time to Play: 3 AM — when the world sleeps, Teddy strategizes.
- Psychological edge: Wins almost 67% of his games played on Tuesdays and doesn’t mind the occasional Saturday streak.
Notable Recent Victory
In a recent rapid game against wertexo, Teddy employed the rare and quirky Bird’s Opening Dutch Variation, a move so surprising his opponent kicked the queen early and resigned after just a single response. Summary: 1. f4 d5 0-1, proving that sometimes you don’t need to fight long to claim your glory!
Still Learning, Still Laughing
Teddy’s track record isn’t just about numbers; it’s about personality. Whether he’s dropping pieces early and clawing his way back or boldly trying offbeat openings, he combines tenacity with a touch of whimsy. His losses tend to come by resignation, which means he knows when to save face — or grab a snack before the rematch.