Tomas Pérez (aka Shrekdebaku) — The Blitz Specialist

Tomas Pérez is a tenacious online chess player known for frantic clock play, long tactical fights and a soft spot for the London System. Playing primarily blitz, Tomas mixes a love for slow plans with lightning-fast instincts — think marathon endgames at sprint speed. He’s often credited by opponents for an uncanny comeback ability and a stubborn endgame record that grinds opponents down.

Preferred time control: Blitz. Notable online handle: Shrekdebaku. Quick peek:

• Peak (Blitz): 1927 (2021-10-31).

Playing Style & Strengths

Tomas is a grinder who enjoys long, technical battles even when the clock is ticking. Key style notes:

Endgame-focused: very high endgame frequency — many games finish in long, strategic fights.
Resilient tactician: spectacular comeback rate and a strong WinRateAfterLosingPiece — he refuses to give up.
Clock savvy: average decisive game length is unusually long for blitz (around the high 70s in moves), so expect marathon finishes.
Psych sheet: Best time to challenge Tomas — early morning (around 06:00). Tilt factor: 10 (handle with care).

Favorite Openings & Repertoire

Tomas favors queen-pawn systems and quirky sidelines. He plays both sides with practical flair and an eye for imbalance.

London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — a go-to setup as White. London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
Colle systems (including the Alekhine Variation and 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 lines) — comfortable, reliable and surprisingly sharp.
Amazon Attack & Amar Gambit — aggressive choices that pay off in faster time controls.
When playing Black: Philidor, Scandinavian and an eclectic mix of gambits and offbeat defenses.

Want to explore one of his signature systems? Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation

Career Highlights, Records & Streaks

Highlights you can brag about in a post-game chat:

Longest winning streak: 11 consecutive wins — momentum machine.
Longest losing streak: 10 — even champions have bad runs (Tomas bounces back).
Notable head-to-head: perfect 10–0 against pitracos68 and an unbeaten 7–0 mark versus fionadebaku — a rivalry worth spectating. See a frequent opponent profile: fionadebaku.
Strength-adjusted win rates are solid across time controls, with particularly strong Rapid performance.

Sample Game — A Quick Study

Here’s a short illustrative sequence that captures Tomas’s blend of opening prep and gritty middlegame play. Replay it to study his decision rhythm:

For specific game pages or rematches, check his opponent list and recent games through the profile links above.

Fun Facts & Quick Stats

Comeback artistry: an impressive ComebackRate — Tomas frequently turns games around after setbacks.
Average moves per decisive game hover near 79 — his matches are chess marathons.
Peak Rapid rating recognition: 1979 (2025-12-17).
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