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T.C. Hall

Username: TaylorCHall

Location: Washington, DC

Playing Since: 2009-07-18 (Active)

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Daily: 1278
166W / 95L / 6D
Rapid: 1546
461W / 437L / 43D
Blitz: 1591
12797W / 12857L / 1218D
Bullet: 1607
1126W / 1087L / 68D

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.

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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.

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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
Rating by Year2009201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251638970YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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