Profile: tac49 – The International Master with a Mysterious Opening
Meet tac49, an International Master officially titled by FIDE, and a chess force to be reckoned with in the online blitz and bullet arenas. With a blitz rating soaring to over 2500 and a bullet peak nearing 2790, tac49 is the kind of player who makes opponents wonder if they accidentally stumbled into a time machine or a parallel universe where tactics move faster than light.
Known for an intriguingly secretive approach to openings, tac49’s games are all about keeping you guessing—perhaps their strategy is literally Top Secret. Boasting a win rate above 63% in blitz and an even more impressive 66% in bullet with that elusive secret weapon, tac49 slices through defenses like butter on a hot knife!
Over the years, tac49 has amassed an incredible record: nearly 21,000 blitz wins out of more than 32,000 games, plus close to 10,000 bullet victories. They rarely resign early, have a knack for endgames (engaging in them 77% of the time), and delight in thrilling comebacks—winning 89% of matches where the chips were down. Fun fact: when tac49 loses a piece, opponents better watch out because the comeback win rate clocks at a perfect 100%.
Tac49’s style is a chess marathon runner, averaging 76 moves per win, meaning every game is a strategic saga packed with surprises. They perform best at 11 AM and 10 AM (local server time), boasting win rates of nearly 70% and 75%, respectively—perfect for early risers craving tactical fireworks before lunch.
Off the board, tac49 keeps a light-hearted vibe: if chess were a sitcom, they’d be the sly character who quietly flips the board when nobody’s looking—only to win the next game with a mischievous grin.
Challenges? A tilt factor of 33 means the occasional emotional wobble, but hey, who doesn’t when they’re playing at this level? And despite a slight edge in casual games for their opponents, tac49’s competitive spirit runs deeper than a queen-side castle.
In summary, tac49 isn’t just a player—they’re a legend in the making, blending mystery, speed, and unrelenting grit into one chess persona that’s as fascinating as it is formidable. Keep an eye out: when they log in, the secret chess rebellion begins.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Rogelio Jr Antonio | 193W / 313L / 44D | |
| lezqav | 293W / 109L / 25D | |
| Evan Ju | 114W / 210L / 31D | |
| John Smith | 220W / 35L / 14D | |
| kostask9 | 173W / 72L / 5D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2481 | 2515 | ||
| 2015 | 2380 | 2481 | ||
| 2014 | 2378 | 2511 | ||
| 2013 | 2339 | 2372 | 2030 | |
| 2012 | 2379 | 2369 | 1917 | 2074 |
| 2011 | 2349 | 2320 | 1814 | 2067 |
| 2010 | 2200 | 2236 | 1432 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 835W / 590L / 174D | 752W / 697L / 160D | 79.2 |
| 2015 | 1223W / 832L / 175D | 1082W / 945L / 192D | 75.4 |
| 2014 | 2721W / 1464L / 347D | 2534W / 1590L / 367D | 77.8 |
| 2013 | 2642W / 930L / 253D | 2430W / 1100L / 299D | 78.5 |
| 2012 | 3324W / 1087L / 274D | 3029W / 1297L / 307D | 76.5 |
| 2011 | 4804W / 1390L / 342D | 4794W / 1408L / 349D | 75.7 |
| 2010 | 71W / 36L / 16D | 85W / 41L / 3D | 80.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 1453 | 916 | 425 | 112 | 63.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1082 | 705 | 305 | 72 | 65.2% |
| Four Knights Game | 1025 | 657 | 252 | 116 | 64.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 1023 | 719 | 244 | 60 | 70.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 979 | 619 | 268 | 92 | 63.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 838 | 472 | 325 | 41 | 56.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 728 | 499 | 178 | 51 | 68.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 724 | 478 | 190 | 56 | 66.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 722 | 463 | 207 | 52 | 64.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 661 | 427 | 202 | 32 | 64.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 776 | 527 | 210 | 39 | 67.9% |
| Amar Gambit | 770 | 503 | 230 | 37 | 65.3% |
| Modern | 695 | 467 | 197 | 31 | 67.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 516 | 331 | 162 | 23 | 64.2% |
| Australian Defense | 374 | 203 | 149 | 22 | 54.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 351 | 219 | 114 | 18 | 62.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 342 | 261 | 69 | 12 | 76.3% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 332 | 255 | 71 | 6 | 76.8% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 313 | 219 | 82 | 12 | 70.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 288 | 167 | 106 | 15 | 58.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Closed, Averbakh Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Closed Variation, Main Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 48 | 2 |
| Losing | 33 | 0 |