About Teena Mettachanapha
Teena Mettachanapha is a dedicated chess player known for a fondness for the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and a preference for Blitz time controls. Although Teena's peak ratings hover modestly, with highs like 977 in Rapid and 847 in Blitz, this player embodies the true spirit of chess enthusiasts everywhere: tenacity, tactical awareness, and a love for the game that defies ratings alone.
Playing Style and Strengths
With a style that screams “I came to play fast and think sharp,” Teena prefers Blitz and Rapid, valuing quick thinking and nimble strategy. The games often average around 50 moves when winning, proving endurance in tactical fights. Teena's 68.4% comeback rate reveals a fierce fighting spirit — resigning isn’t in their vocabulary unless it's absolutely necessary.
- Preferred opening: Nimzo-Larsen Attack and its variations
- High tactical awareness with strong comeback abilities
- Average moves per win: about 55, showing patience and precision
- Favors complex, strategic battles, often playing longer games
Peak Achievements
- Rapid Peak Rating: 977 (November 2020)
- Blitz Peak Rating: 847 (June 2019)
- Daily Peak Rating: 876 (June 2019)
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games
- Notable win rates in openings like the Van’t Kruijs Opening (58%) and Queen’s Pawn Game: Modern Defense (67%)
Openings Spotlight
Teena is a Nimzo-Larsen Attack aficionado, using it effectively especially in its classical and modern variations. Modern Defense and the quirky Van’t Kruijs Opening also feature regularly, with a surprisingly solid win rate.
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack (Rapid): Approximately 39% win rate
- Van’t Kruijs Opening: Best performance with about 58% wins
- Modern Defense: A favorite for counters and strategic battles
Fun Facts & Playing Habits
- Prefers to play around 3 AM — the “witching hour” is when tactics get sharpest
- Has a tilt factor of 17%, meaning a few unhappy moments on the board, but who doesn’t?
- Wins about 43% of games with the white pieces, nearly identical with black — an equal opportunity winner
- Early resignations in about 21% of games, showing a pragmatic approach to hopeless positions
Teena’s blend of patience, comeback ability, and openness to less-traveled lines makes them a uniquely exciting competitor in any tournament or friendly match.