Tim Preïon

About Tim Preïon (aka MPTimm)

Meet Tim Preïon, a spirited chess enthusiast who embraces the rapid pace of the board with the energy of a speedster and the cunning of a fox. Known online as MPTimm, Tim’s chess journey reads like a rollercoaster: a dizzying peak Rapid rating of 323 in May 2025 and a bullet blaster rating that once soared to an impressive 508 – yes, the same number Batman would envy.

Playing Style

Tim favors the Rapid time control, where his average game length stretches to around 62 moves – enough to test patience and fuel strategic creativity alike. Early resignation isn’t Tim’s style; he’s known for his gritty endurance, pushing endgames about 55% of the time and never shying from a tough fight, even when down a piece. His knack for comebacks is notable, with a clever 69% success rate in rallying after setbacks, proving resilience is a core feature of his game.

Opening Repertoire

Tim dances fluently through openings, from the classical to the quirky. His favorites and battle-tested lines include:

• Rapid: The King’s Pawn Opening (50% win rate), the adventurous Vienna Game (60% win rate), and the surprisingly tactical Englund Gambit (67% win rate), where he managed to snag a recent win by forcing the opponent to resign.
• Bullet: Though his bullet games are less victorious, Tim shines briefly with a flawless win in the Bird’s Opening From’s Gambit. Otherwise, he’s still mastering many defenses, ranging from Sicilian to Caro-Kann, with a few stumbles along the way.

Recent Battles

In his most recent wins, Tim’s sharp tactics forced opponents like joselitotarrayo and tflaim to bow out well before the end, showcasing his ability to exploit openings such as the Englund Gambit and the Italian Game. However, no champion’s path is without bumps — losses came with dramatic checkmates or clever plays, as in games against newtonchirchir and lastsummer11. Perfection may be elusive, but Tim’s dedication to learning from every game is unwavering.

Personality on the Board

Tim’s chess psyche is a fascinating blend: a tilt factor of 10 means he occasionally feels the sting of frustration, but that doesn’t keep him down for long. His best time to throne on the board is the bright, early morning (around 9 AM), where his win rate hits a cool 100%—perhaps fueled by coffee and a fresh mind. Rated games bring out his competitive edge with a solid 38.5% higher win rate over casual matches.

Fun Fact

Despite a few lopsided defeats (hello, longest losing streak of 10!), Tim has proudly maintained a longest winning streak of 9 games—proving he can ride the wave of brilliance just as well as he can navigate the rough waters.

In short, Tim Preïon is the kind of player who turns each encounter into a learning adventure, blending rapid-fire tactics and strategic patience while keeping a playful and determined spirit alive on the board. Watch out for MPTimm — the thrill ride is just getting started!