Takumi Usui

Takumi Usui - The Chess Adventurer

Also known in the chess realms by the username takumiusui11, Takumi is a player whose journey on the 64 squares feels more like a rollercoaster than a tranquil stroll.

Playing History & Ratings

Starting from a solid Bullet rating of 1070 back in 2016, Takumi's blitz and rapid ratings have seen all the twists and turns one might expect from a player who mixes both daring gambits and strategic retreats. His blitz peak hovers in the mid 1100s, while rapid games have flirted with the 1300 mark.

Despite the occasional dip, Takumi keeps pushing, reaching a Blitz rating of 864 in 2025. Clearly, the chessboard isn't just a battleground — it’s a playground full of surprises.

Style of Play

With an Early Resignation Rate of just 2.24%, Takumi isn’t one to throw in the towel easily, though his average moves per loss (about 65 moves) suggest he likes a good, long duel before tasting defeat. His average moves per win hover around 53, meaning he can close out games efficiently when the stars align.

Takumi’s endgame is serious business, appearing in nearly 60% of his games — proving he's a seasoned navigator when most others fold under pressure.

Tactical Highlights

• A remarkable 66.05% comeback rate - when Takumi finds himself down, he's the comeback kid.
• Almost supernatural, with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. Clearly, "losing a piece" is just another phrase for "setting up a brilliant trap."
• However, a modest 3.58% rate of one-sided losses suggests even heroes have off days.

Psychological Quirks

Beware the tilt! With a tilt factor of 10, Takumi might feel the pressure once in a while but never lets it derail his game for too long. And with a 22.75% better win rate in rated games over casuals, he's all about playing to win when it counts.

Opening Secrets

Takumi prefers to keep his openings Top Secret, a repertoire he’s deployed over 4,362 blitz games with a solid 48.4% win rate. It might be mysterious, but it gets the job done.

Opponent Trivia

He's got his nemeses and fans alike. For example, hattori3169 has played 15 games against Takumi with an 86.67% win rate for our protagonist. However, lakshaymahajan7 and subhra963 seem to have cracked Takumi’s code as they’ve won 100% of their clashes.

Fun Fact

While Takumi’s blitz win and loss numbers are almost tied (2113 wins vs. 2112 losses), the draws (137) remind us that even the best knights and bishops sometimes agree to disagree and call it a day.

The Final Move

Takumi Usui is that rare player who loves the battle, values endurance, and isn't afraid to bounce back stronger — sometimes with a cheeky grin, sometimes with a dramatic queen sacrifice. Whether you face him online or over the board, expect the unexpected.