Introduction
TaylorCHall, known in the chess world as T.C. Hall, is a dynamic streamer who thrives on high‑tempo Blitz battles and warm audience interaction. Off the board he’s quick with a joke, on the board he’s rapid with ideas, and his streams feel like a friendly marathon where the clock never sleeps.
Fans often catch him testing ideas in real time, narrating plans as pieces leap across the board. His channel is a playground for sharp tactical skirmishes and playful banter alike.
Chess journey
From early online games to thriving streams, T.C. Hall has showcased a broad appetite for Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and even Daily formats. His Blitz adventures peaked around a 1781 rating at one point, a testament to fierce battles and steady growth, tempered by the inevitable rough patches that make a good storyteller’s arc.
In streams, he often leans into the community for ideas, turning long sessions into learning labs where mistakes become teaching moments and laughter is part of the strategy.
Opening repertoire and style
TaylorCHall’s openings reveal a love for dynamic, fighting setups. In Blitz, he’s shown a penchant for the Nimzo‑Larsen Attack and the Czech Defense, peppered with Amar Gambit ambitions and Modern Defense careening into sharp, unbalanced positions. His adaptable approach keeps opponents guessing and viewers entertained.
- Nimzo‑Larsen Attack
- Czech Defense
- Amar Gambit
- Modern Defense
- Colle System variants
For a quick annotated glimpse, see a sample move sequence:
Streaming persona and community
On camera, he blends clear strategic explanations with lighthearted humor, inviting chat into the game as if they were sitting at the same board. His streams are known for welcoming newcomers while offering deeper dives for seasoned players, with a rhythm that feels part classroom, part arcade.
Profile: T.C. Hall
Legacy and current focus
As a streamer who cherishes Blitz above all, he continues to refine his sharp intuition and teaching voice. Whether roasting a blunder or celebrating a tactical shot, T.C. Hall fosters a community where learning and laughter go hand in hand, one clock tick at a time.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| BRS | 12W / 8L / 1D | |
| leylani202 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| daddio | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| katz2394 | 1W / 2L / 0D | |
| roryglez | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| dewbot | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| feresak | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| azimi00 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| filipistas | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| chlch097 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Jerome Kirkland | 27W / 0L / 0D | |
| مسلم اکبری | 12W / 11L / 4D | |
| gingivitemurphy | 17W / 6L / 0D | |
| BRS | 12W / 8L / 1D | |
| Cameron Clarkson | 15W / 4L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1607 | 1546 | 1346 | |
| 2024 | 1607 | 1587 | 1397 | 1502 |
| 2023 | 1590 | 1369 | 1414 | |
| 2022 | 1631 | 1638 | 1399 | 1489 |
| 2021 | 1592 | 1561 | 1460 | 1380 |
| 2020 | 1607 | 1588 | 1462 | 1494 |
| 2019 | 1320 | 1574 | 1294 | 1332 |
| 2018 | 1290 | 1564 | 1370 | 1211 |
| 2017 | 1141 | 1227 | 1100 | |
| 2016 | 1019 | 1150 | 1217 | 984 |
| 2015 | 970 | |||
| 2009 | 992 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 195W / 159L / 14D | 170W / 179L / 12D | 79.6 |
| 2024 | 436W / 393L / 51D | 409W / 415L / 49D | 83.2 |
| 2023 | 345W / 300L / 48D | 315W / 345L / 36D | 80.0 |
| 2022 | 552W / 474L / 68D | 511W / 535L / 66D | 81.1 |
| 2021 | 480W / 478L / 57D | 447W / 510L / 45D | 81.5 |
| 2020 | 1050W / 1087L / 145D | 1060W / 1081L / 133D | 84.6 |
| 2019 | 1215W / 1214L / 150D | 1215W / 1253L / 130D | 81.8 |
| 2018 | 1888W / 1917L / 132D | 1938W / 1852L / 134D | 81.4 |
| 2017 | 827W / 797L / 22D | 807W / 816L / 25D | 71.9 |
| 2016 | 403W / 348L / 15D | 378W / 381L / 20D | 68.6 |
| 2015 | 4W / 13L / 0D | 9W / 8L / 2D | 55.6 |
| 2009 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 51.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 6755 | 3246 | 3086 | 423 | 48.0% |
| Czech Defense | 3984 | 1928 | 1935 | 121 | 48.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 2761 | 1360 | 1332 | 69 | 49.3% |
| Modern Defense | 2139 | 1098 | 951 | 90 | 51.3% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1297 | 644 | 611 | 42 | 49.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1250 | 552 | 642 | 56 | 44.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 961 | 423 | 486 | 52 | 44.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 860 | 394 | 435 | 31 | 45.8% |
| English Opening | 601 | 294 | 279 | 28 | 48.9% |
| Australian Defense | 535 | 255 | 249 | 31 | 47.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 91 | 63 | 25 | 3 | 69.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 27 | 15 | 9 | 3 | 55.6% |
| Czech Defense | 22 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Modern Defense | 22 | 15 | 7 | 0 | 68.2% |
| Sicilian Defense | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 9 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 55.6% |
| Unknown | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Australian Defense | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 249 | 120 | 114 | 15 | 48.2% |
| Amar Gambit | 225 | 118 | 98 | 9 | 52.4% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 92 | 50 | 42 | 0 | 54.4% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 81 | 38 | 39 | 4 | 46.9% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 60 | 27 | 28 | 5 | 45.0% |
| Modern Defense | 48 | 24 | 21 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 26 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 30.8% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 25 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 64.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 42.9% |
| French Defense | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 521 | 276 | 231 | 14 | 53.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 365 | 170 | 180 | 15 | 46.6% |
| Modern Defense | 259 | 143 | 108 | 8 | 55.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 258 | 124 | 122 | 12 | 48.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 195 | 101 | 92 | 2 | 51.8% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 144 | 66 | 76 | 2 | 45.8% |
| Australian Defense | 143 | 68 | 70 | 5 | 47.5% |
| English Opening | 46 | 22 | 23 | 1 | 47.8% |
| Döry Defense | 44 | 23 | 21 | 0 | 52.3% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation | 36 | 14 | 22 | 0 | 38.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 2 |
| Losing | 15 | 0 |