tavost21

Profile Summary: tavost21

Meet tavost21, a rapidly improving chess player who has truly mastered the art of bouncing back... mostly. With an intriguing peak rapid rating of 619 achieved in March 2025 and a daily peak rating of 713 in May 2025, tavost21 proves that perseverance is key on the battlefield of 64 squares.

Although sometimes the losses come in streaks (up to 11 in a row—ouch!), tavost21 also boasts a healthy longest winning streak of 9 games, showing flashes of greatness and the ability to seize moments of brilliance.

Playing mostly rapid games, tavost21 favors dynamic and classical openings like the King’s Pawn Opening (especially the King's Knight Variation), Bishop’s Opening (including the Berlin Defense), and the feared Petrovs Defense, where they shine with win rates close to or above 60%. However, they don’t shy away from Scandinavian Defense or the Scotch Game, dancing between classic and unorthodox play styles.

With a mildly low early resignation rate of 4.49%, tavost21 isn't the type to throw in the towel without a fight, often engaging in endgames more than half of their matches. Expect an average of 45 moves per win but almost 63 moves in losses—definitely a fighter who refuses to quit easily, even when the chips are down. And indeed, the comeback rate stands impressively at nearly 75%, confirming tavost21's tough spirit.

Fun fact: mornings and late nights seem to be tavost21’s ideal zones for chess wizardry, with win rates peaking at 9 AM and surprisingly 2 AM. Also, they have an alarming talent for winning after losing a piece more than 43% of the time—perhaps proving that sometimes losing a piece is just part of a grander plan (or pure stubbornness).

On white, tavost21 edges a bit under 50% wins, but when rocking the black pieces, they slightly improve their chances, winning just over 51% of games. Maybe black is their "lucky color"—or maybe it's just their stealthy streak.

Tavost21 boldly faces opponents of all calibers, thriving especially against those rated below them, winning over 81% of such encounters. Yet, when stepping up to stronger foes, victory becomes an elusive prize only about 12% of the time—reminding us all that chess is a humbling game. Between wins, losses, and the occasional draw (which numbers just a few), tavost21 keeps the drama alive in every match.

Their preferred time control? Rapid, which fits their style of thoughtful yet energetic play. If you ever fancy a match against them, beware their favored Petrovs Defense and King's Knight Variations—they know the ins and outs and can steer a game swiftly in their favor.

When not busy plotting their next tactical masterpiece, tavost21’s games occasionally end in resignation—but more often in checkmate, ensuring battles end with a flourish rather than a timeout snooze.

Recent Highlight:

On June 7, 2025, in a fierce live rapid game against Ragabwaseve, tavost21 secured victory with a powerful positional play using the King’s Fianchetto Opening. The game ended with a graceful abandonment by their opponent after a tactical squeeze on the board, proving that sometimes brains and patience beat brute force.

1. g3 e5 2. e3 d5 3. c4 Nf6 4. cxd5 Nxd5 5. Bc4 Be6 6. Nf3 e4 7. Bxd5 Bxd5 8. Nd4 c5 9. Nf5 Nd7 10. d3 g6 11. Nh4 exd3 12. Qxd3 Bxh1 13. f3 Qa5+ 14. Bd2 Qc7 0-1
  

Playing Style & Personality

A patient strategist with a penchant for engaging middle and endgames, tavost21 is the kind of player who will keep you on your toes not by blitzing moves but by a solid, long-term plan — sprinkled with the occasional tactical fireworks. They may tilt sometimes (tilt factor 11), but their psychological resilience is strong enough to get them back on track fast, especially since they shine brightest during their personal golden hours.

So, if you spot a game against tavost21 on the horizon, prepare for a rollercoaster ride of cunning moves, surprising comebacks, and sometimes, just a bit of chaos.