Bata Vinho - The Relentless Gambit Enthusiast
Meet Tabarnakulos, known to most as Bata Vinho, a player who approaches the chessboard with the enthusiasm of a caffeinated squirrel and the tenacity of a wily fox chasing its prey. With a peak rapid rating surpassing 1050 in early 2025, Bata has been steadily climbing the ranks, proving that persistence often beats raw talent—plus a little bit of luck.
Bata's journey into rapid chess began with humble scores hovering in the 600s in 2020, but through relentless practice (and probably some lucky blunders by opponents), they broke into the 900s and beyond. Of course, a rating is just a number when you’re winning games by resignation, timely checkmates, or the occasional timeout. Bata's games are a rollercoaster, lasting on average 53 moves when winning and 57 moves when losing—because why finish early when you can drag it out for everyone’s entertainment?
A master of the Italian Game Knight Attack Fritz Variation boasting an impressive 65% win rate in rapid play, Bata loves an aggressive opening. They’re also quite the tactician, boasting an 81% comeback rate after falling behind, which means giving up is just not their style. And if you manage to pinch a piece, beware—their win rate after losing material remains a respectable 45%. It's like watching a boxer get knocked down but still come back swinging.
Known for rarely resigning early (a mere 2.7% early resignation rate), Bata fights until the bitter end—unless the coffee runs out. However, their psychological tilt factor sits at a spicy 12%, suggesting that sometimes the chess gods do test their patience (and their mouse-clicking speed).
Playing Style
- White Win Rate: 50.6% - Slight edge when having the first move.
- Black Win Rate: 46.5% - Happy defending and counterattacking.
- Endgame Love: Nearly half (49.5%) of their games reach the endgame with plenty of drama.
- Long Games: Prefers battles that make the timer sweat, averaging over 50 moves per game.
Favorite Openings
Bata’s signature moves include the King’s Pawn Opening with over 400 games played, rocking a 56% win rate, and the notorious Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation, which yields an impressive 60% success rate—because nothing says "surprise me" like an uncommon defense. And if you see them lining up an Italian Game Knight Attack Fritz Variation, brace yourself—Bata is undefeated there in blitz!
Recent Battles on the Chessboard
Just recently, Bata dazzled spectators by defeating Darshan110890 using a daring Philidor Defense that ended in a graceful resignation after just 10 moves—proving you don’t need to marathon the game to make a statement. But vigilance is key; close games, like one against Garibal, remind us that even our hero can be tamed by the opposition.
Fun Facts
- Best time to challenge Bata is early morning around 6 AM when their tactical awareness is peaking.
- Most consecutive wins: 11 - who knew persistence was a hidden weapon?
- Most consecutive losses: 12 - even heroes have bad days!
Whether rising through tough challenges or pulling off epic comebacks, Bata Vinho (a.k.a. Tabarnakulos) continues to prove that chess mastery is a journey filled with surprises, strategy, and above all, a lot of heart. Watch out world, this player’s getting better every move!
