StijnTB — Bullet-loving tactician (player biography)
StijnTB is a fast-paced enthusiast of bullet and blitz chess known for sharp tactics, stubborn comebacks and an appetite for unorthodox openings. Comfortable racing the clock, StijnTB often prefers games where instincts beat calculation—especially when the clock reads single digits.
- Username: StijnTB
- Preferred time control: Bullet (quick instincts, quicker flags)
- Playstyle highlights: tactical, comeback-prone, often reaches complex endgames
Playing style & strengths
If the position looks unclear, it's probably Stijn's favorite kind. He converts chaotic middlegames into wins and is famously dangerous after material swings.
- Comeback rate: 72% — brings games back from the brink with tactical resourcefulness.
- Win rate after losing a piece: ~43% — don't count him out when a blunder happens.
- Endgame frequency: ~55% — many fights go the distance; average decisive game length ~58 moves.
- Psychological traits: Tilt factor 8 (competitive and emotional, but entertaining to watch).
Openings & repertoire
Stijn loves to surprise opponents. His repertoire mixes cheeky traps with solid choices—great for punishing overconfident players or testing opponents out of book.
- Top weapons as Black and White: Scandinavian Defense, Blackburne Shilling Gambit, Amazon Attack, and the entertaining Amar Gambit.
- Notable specialties: Scandinavian and Blackburne show up often across time controls; Amar Gambit pays dividends in bullet.
- Favorite White lines: Four Knights, Amazon Attack and aggressive KGD setups.
Career highlights & milestones
Stijn has logged thousands of games across blitz, rapid and bullet, with memorable peaks and streaks worth noting.
- Peak ratings (high-water marks in different time controls): 1023 (2023-09-20) and 1039 (2021-02-07) capture those career best moments.
- Streaks: longest winning streak 11 games; longest losing streak 8 games; currently on a 2-game losing skid (all part of the drama).
- Performance chart (Blitz progress over time):
Memorable games & signature moments
Stijn has a soft spot for thrilling finishes and clock dramas. Below is a short illustrative game fragment and a link to one of his classic encounters.
- Replay a short sequence (sample PGN):
- Featured match vs frequent opponent: View_Game — jasperhfn is Stijn's most-played rival (43 games).
Opponents & head-to-heads
Stijn keeps an active rivalry list. A few notable head-to-head records:
- jasperhfn — most-played (43 games): strong winning edge for Stijn (28–12–3).
- jarige4 — tough matchup (6–26–4).
- Other frequent foes: sremo, bassie1905, s-em and tijn_chess77.
Want to see Stijn's rivals? Check the profile of his main sparring partner: jasperhfn
Fun facts & personality
Stijn brings humor to the board and a few quirky stats:
- Best time of day: 06:00 — if you want the early-morning upset, challenge him then.
- Early resignation rate is modest (~3.3%) — he usually fights to the end.
- Prefers rapid-fire tactics in Bullet, but has shown steady Blitz improvements over the years.
On and off the board, expect a mix of mischief, clever traps and a readiness to laugh at a lost rook—then try to win anyway.
Connect & rematch
Looking to test yourself versus StijnTB? Whether you love openings like the Scandinavian or enjoy gambit chaos, Stijn is often online for a quick bullet duel. Challenge early in the morning for best results.
- Rematch suggestion: play Bullet to force thrilling time scrambles.
- Study hints: prepare tactical motifs and know the Blackburne Shilling traps.