tapu2 IM

Profile Summary: tapu2

Title: International Master (FIDE)
Current Blitz Peak Rating: 2904 (February 2024)
Bullet Peak Rating: 2724 (August 2022)
Rapid Peak Rating: 2093 (August 2021)

About tapu2

Meet tapu2, the International Master who dances on the 64 squares like a grandmaster ballerina – except with more checkmates and fewer pirouettes. Known for their relentless blitz play, tapu2 has reached a staggering 2904 rating in blitz chess, a score that might just be a secret code for "Chess Wizard Extraordinaire."

With over 6,700 blitz games logged, tapu2's style is not just about speed but endurance – averaging over 80 moves per win and maintaining an 83-move stamina for victories, proving that chess marathons are their playground. Their comeback rate is an astonishing 89.77%, meaning if tapu2 loses a piece, don't sleep on them – they’ll probably snipe your king before you finish your coffee.

Playing Style & Psychology

Often opting for the mysterious “Top Secret” opening, tapu2 keeps opponents guessing. The amusingly named opening category might just be because no one really knows what they’re playing until the smoke clears and tapu2 has three pawns up. Their psychological tilt factor of 10 reveals they’re a steely competitor – only slightly prone to losing their cool, but big fans of bouncing back stronger.

Surprisingly, tapu2's best time to play is 1 AM – so if you challenge them late at night, be prepared either to witness brilliance or get checkmated while yawning.

Recent Highlights

On May 3, 2025, tapu2 executed a stunning victory using the Benoni Defense, dispatching a 2660-rated opponent with checkmate after a fierce battle. The same day showed tapu2's versatility with a swift resignation win in the French Defense Tarrasch Morozevich Variation. A mix of sharp tactics and stamina!

Of course, every hero has their moments of humility. On that very day, tapu2 was bested in the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation – proving that even IMs occasionally remind us mortals that chess is a game of beautifully painful learning.

Records & Rivals

tapu2 plays frequently against challengers like arwennena and blitzstream and sports impressive win rates of nearly 90% against arwennena. Their longest winning streak? An eye-watering 20 games, likely an obstacle course many opponents failed to clear.

Fun Facts

• tapu2 resigns early only 1.45% of the time – a true fighter.
• Comes back from losing pieces almost 90% successfully – Houdini would be impressed.
• Has a quirky time win rate pattern – like the 75% win rate at 1 AM. Night owl, or just a wizard at rest?

Whether blitzing through bullet or carefully maneuvering rapid games, with a near 50% win rate holding steady over thousands of clashes, tapu2 is a force on any digital board. A master not just in title but in spirit, their story is an inspiring mix of grit, grace, and a sprinkle of chess magic.