About Troy Foley
Troy Foley is a dedicated chess player known for his love of fast-paced games, especially in the bullet and blitz time controls. With a keen sense for the Queen's Pawn Game and the Accelerated London System, Troy has developed a solid playing style characterized by resilience and tactical awareness. His ability to make comebacks is notable, boasting a comeback rate of almost 80%. Always ready to face a challenge, Troy enjoys both the thrill of the game and the occasional psychological battle against the clock.
Playing Style & Achievements
Troy is a fierce competitor who doesn't shy away from long battles or tough opponents. With an average gameplay stretching over 60 moves, he shows patience and persistence in his approach. A typical Troy game will feature early tactical skirmishes followed by deep endgame strategizing. His tilt factor is moderate, and he knows well when to keep his composure.
- Preferred time control: Bullet and Blitz
- Strong tactical awareness with a 79.83% comeback rate
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1515
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1529
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1222
- Most successful opening in Blitz: Queen’s Pawn Game – Accelerated London System (Win rate ~57%)
- Known for resilience and making the most of lost-piece scenarios
Notable Opponents and Rivalries
Over the years, Troy has faced thousands of opponents, many of whom have been tough challengers. Some of his most played opponents include:
- gmsurealpower (challenging rivalry with a low win rate for Troy)
- frankythefrogontwitch
- gmcanty
- mei_loves_pandas
- cetharis
He also holds perfect records against several opponents, showing his ability to dominate in certain matchups. Troy’s dynamic style makes him a formidable foe across all online time controls.
Fun Facts & Tendencies
- His best time of day to play is 1 PM, with nearly a perfect win rate during that hour!
- Troy tends to resign less than 1.5% of his games early, proving his fighting spirit.
- He achieves a balanced attack between White and Black, maintaining a win rate above 40% on both sides.
- Despite playing fast games, Troy’s average moves per win and loss are fairly high – indicating deep, challenging games rather than quick rollovers.
- Time trouble is no stranger: Troy has won numerous games on timeout, showcasing pressure handling under ticking clocks.