From One Game to a Lifetime of Grinding
TaroRoot first appeared on the chess scene in 2010 with a single bullet game. Then came a few scattered appearances, a long pause, and a spectacular return in 2023. From that point on, TaroRoot became one of the most active players around, racking up tens of thousands of games. The rating chart tells the story of a casual player who turned into a full-time competitor.
Although bullet is where the volume lives, TaroRoot's preferred time control is Blitz. It is the perfect balance of thinking and chaos, and TaroRoot clearly enjoys the ride.
A Repertoire Full of Character
TaroRoot's opening choices are not boring. As White, the King's Indian Attack and Nimzo-Larsen Attack show a love for flexible, offbeat setups. As Black, the Alekhine Defense appears thousands of times, proving that TaroRoot would rather provoke the center than simply occupy it. The Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack also shines in Daily and Blitz, with impressive winning percentages.
A typical TaroRoot setup might look something like this:
.Marathon Mentality
If there is one word to describe TaroRoot, it is relentless. The endgame frequency sits above 86 percent, and average winning games stretch beyond 85 moves. Early resignations are almost unheard of, and the comeback rate is above 85 percent. Even after losing a piece, TaroRoot still wins nearly 44 percent of the time. The longest winning streak was 23 games, and the longest losing streak was 22, so TaroRoot has seen both the summit and the basement.
Familiar Rivals
With thousands of games comes a cast of familiar faces. Some of TaroRoot's most frequent rivals include:
- Anselm Wagner, the most played opponent with 131 meetings.
- Dr. Norbert Barth, a rival TaroRoot has managed to edge out overall.
- Armin Mušović, a tough matchup that keeps TaroRoot coming back for more.
Against higher rated players, TaroRoot wins about 30 percent of the time, but against lower rated players that number jumps to nearly 65 percent. In other words, TaroRoot is exactly who you do not want to face on a good day.
The Big Picture
TaroRoot's career is a monument to persistence. More than 11,000 bullet wins, a peak of 2740 (2025-03-22) in bullet, and a strength adjusted win rate that hovers around the 50 percent mark in one of the toughest pools online. TaroRoot plays, loses, learns, and plays again. That is the real spirit of chess.