Tejas Datar — FIDE Master (tdatar2)
Tejas Datar, who competes as tdatar2, is a FIDE Master and a blitz specialist with a taste for long, technical fights. Comfortable navigating complex middlegames and grinding out wins in the endgame, Tejas combines steady positional understanding with timely tactical strikes. Preferred time control appears to be Blitz.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: tdatar2
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Peak highlight: 2447 (2026-01-12)
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Playing Style and Strengths
Expect long games that head into rich endgames. Tejas is patient, rarely panics under pressure, and has a notable comeback ability. When the position simplifies, Tejas often outplays opponents in technical sequences rather than in wild tactical melees.
- High endgame frequency and endurance
- Average decisive game length near 77 moves
- Comeback rate above 80 percent
- Strong conversion of small advantages
Openings and Repertoire
Tejas favors flexible, modern setups and several English Opening lines. He employs both asymmetrical systems as Black and subtle flank play as White, often steering games into long strategic duels.
- Modern (frequently used as a core Black system) — Modern
- English Opening and Drill Variation — English Opening
- English Opening: Mikenas-Carls and Anglo-Grunfeld branches
- Sicilian Accelerated Dragon with Maro?czy ideas when appropriate
Notable Opponents and Streaks
Tejas has faced several regular online rivals and maintains interesting mini-rivalries. A few opponents show repeated clashes that often produce instructive games.
- Frequent opponent example: azali wagdi
- Longest winning streak: 9 games
- Longest losing streak: 7 games
- Current losing streak at summary time: 2 games
Representative Blitz Game
Below is a compact blitz game that highlights Tejas's strategic approach and readiness to enter long endgames. Replay it in the viewer to study typical plans and transitions.
Another sample encounter against a regular opponent: View Sample Game.
Quick Notes and Study Points
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- White win rate around 54 percent, Black near 50 percent
- Excellent at converting small advantages into wins in long games
- Study recommendations: practice rook and queen endgames, and prepare anti-Mordo?czy setups when playing against Maro?czy bind players
- Notable positive records versus sharingan832 and sargsyannnnn7777
If you face Tejas online, be prepared for a patient opponent who thrives after the opening and punishes endgame inaccuracies.