Profile of Chess Player: Ta_ny
Meet Ta_ny, a chess enthusiast who's been dancing with the 64 squares through rapid, daily, and blitz games, with a rating rollercoaster worthy of a thrill ride. Starting off with modest ratings, Ta_ny soared to a peak rapid rating of 313 in May 2024, daily at a whopping 400 in April 2024, and blitz up to 367 by October 2024. Clearly, Ta_ny doesn’t just play chess—they flirt with the extremes of chess ratings!
Known for a "Top Secret" opening (because even Ta_ny is still figuring it out), this player loves a mix of classics and surprises. The favorite openings reportedly include the Vienna Game, Scotch Game, and even the Alekhine’s Defense — a motley crew of strategies that keep opponents guessing and sometimes scratching their heads.
Ta_ny has played close to 120 rapid games with a near 45% win rate, battling through wins, losses, and draws like a true gladiator. Their daily games present a tougher battlefield with a win rate around 22%, but never say never—after all, a recent stunning checkmate victory in a Scotch Game proves Ta_ny can turn the tide with style.
When life gets complicated, Ta_ny shows tenacity with an impressive 69% comeback rate and never shies away from a fight, even when losing a piece (winning about 30% of those scrappy games). However, the journey isn’t always smooth — a longest losing streak hitting 15 games suggests that sometimes the pawns just refuse to cooperate.
The hour to catch Ta_ny at their best? Evening chess fans will be happy to hear: 18:00 is prime time, boasting a stellar nearly 70% win rate. Maybe it's the caffeine kicking in, or that sneaky midnight oil burning; either way, opponents beware!
Memorable Moments
- Recently crushed Furios1451 with a slick early resignation after just 5 moves in a rapid Vienna Game — talk about a power move!
- Won on time against marv1nr1vera in a tactical daily battle featuring the Englund Gambit, proving that the clock can sometimes be the deadliest opponent.
- Score one for the books: a daring checkmate against SooliMs in the Scotch Game, wrapping up in a game that showed both patience and precision over 47 moves.
Despite some setbacks (like a notable checkmate loss to Oxibox_08 in the complex Vienna Game Max Lange Defense), Ta_ny’s love for the game shines through every scintillating duel. With an average game length hovering around 56 moves, this player clearly enjoys the long chess marathons, crafting battles that test both endurance and wit.
If Ta_ny had a motto, it might be: "Chess is a battlefield, and every move is a new adventure." Victories celebrated, lessons learned from losses, and every draw a chance to recharge—Ta_ny continues to make their mark on online chess with grit, humor, and plenty of surprises.
