Overview
Tony Corkett (username TC58) is a FIDE Master and a true blitz specialist who thrives when the clock is ticking. Known for a huge volume of fast games and fearless tactical play, Tony mixes deep opening preparation with a healthy sense of humor at the board. Fans and opponents alike know TC58 for aggressive choices and for turning chaotic middlegames into charmingly chaotic victories.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- High activity across online play with thousands of rated blitz games
Career Highlights
Tony's rise came through relentless blitz battles and a knack for crisp tactical ideas. Highlights include a career peak in blitz captured here:
- Peak Blitz rating: 2408 (2025-05-05)
- Peak Bullet and Rapid peaks also recorded during heavy play periods
- Notable long winning run of 12 games and experience bouncing back from tough patches
Playing Style
TC58 is an enterprising attacker who does not mind messy positions. Games tend to be decisive and long by blitz standards. Opponents should expect:
- High endgame frequency and patience in complex positions
- Strong tactical awareness and a remarkable comeback ability
- Average decisive games that often run past the 70 move mark
Openings and Preferences
Tony favors sharp, asymmetrical systems that give practical chances. Across formats the Sicilian and Amar Gambit show up a lot. In blitz especially, a few engines of choice:
- Sicilian Defense - Closed and Accelerated Dragon lines
- Amar Gambit and Benko Gambit for spicy imbalances
- Scandinavian Defense appears often as a surprise weapon
Sample mini-opening sequence for fans who enjoy bold play:
Notable Records and Trends
Tony's database tells a story of consistency and stamina. A few signature stats and quirks:
- Huge blitz game volume across many years with a near 50 percent strength-adjusted win rate
- Strongest hours: early morning and late evening show surprising spikes in win rate
- Most played opponents include veryweak68 and tomislav rakić
- Longest losing streak recorded at 15 games and longest winning streak at 12 games
Extras and Interactive
Want to dig deeper into Tony's blitz evolution or replay a memorable finish?
- Blitz rating history chart:
- Replay a recent thrilling finish: Thrilling Blitz Finish
- Browse opponent profile: tomislav rakić
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