Ted Daigle (aka Ted4chess)
Ted Daigle, or as he's affectionately known in the chess world, Ted4chess, is a passionate and persistent player whose journey through the ranks is a story of ups, downs, and more ups—well, sometimes the downs lasted a bit longer, but who’s counting?
With a peak Rapid rating just shy of 1300 (1256 in September 2020), Ted has shown that he’s serious about the game, even if the rating graph looks like a roller coaster ride. His overall Rapid performance includes over 3000 wins and a similar number of losses, with draws sprinkled like rare gems.
Blitz is another battlefield where Ted has left his mark, achieving a peak rating around 890. Not a speed demon by nature but steady as a rook on an open file, his Blitz play has secured him nearly as many wins as losses, demonstrating that he’s always in the fight. His Bullet chess is a wild adventure with nearly 4000 wins, proving that when the clock ticks under a minute, Ted can dance with the chaos and survive!
Playing Style & Stats
- Early Resignation Rate: A humble 1.79%, meaning Ted hardly gives up early—except maybe on Mondays.
- Endgame Frequency: Nearly 61%, Ted enjoys the long haul, often outmaneuvering opponents when the board is sparse and the pressure high.
- Average Moves per Win: 55. Quite the strategist; not one for quick swindles.
- Average Moves per Loss: 65. Sometimes Ted stays too long in bad positions but hey, it’s all about fighting spirit!
- White Win Rate: 51.06%, slightly better when he starts the game with the white pieces, naturally.
Ted’s games laugh in the face of early endings, preferring to drag his opponents into the grindy endgame where his endurance shines. His Comeback Rate is an inspiring 79%, making him the kind of opponent who never truly gives up—even when down a piece.
Favorite Openings
True to his username, Ted favors the knightly dance of the Three Knights Opening—with nearly 540 rapid games and a respectable 49% win rate. He also enjoys mixing it up with the Four Knights Game and the King's Pawn structures, showing his versatile approach to early chess strategy.
Memorable Moments
On June 3rd, 2025, Ted clinched a cool victory against "Insane-soldier" in a thrilling game starting with the Three Knights Opening. Ted's aggressive 17th-move knight sacrifice and subsequent queen maneuvering demonstrated both guts and flair — ending with a time win as the cherry on top.
The Human Side
Despite being a fierce competitor with thousands of rated games, Ted’s chess journey is sprinkled with humor and the occasional tilt – a tilt factor of 13 to be exact – but that never stops him from logging in to fight another day. His best time to strike is early morning at 8 AM (chess.com’s unofficial “Best Ted Time”), so if you want to catch Ted at his peak, set your alarm early.
"Ted4chess isn’t just about moves and ratings; it’s about patience, love for the game, and occasionally blaming the mouse for that blunder."
Follow him on Chess.com under Ted4chess and witness the epic saga your funny bone deserves along with the strategic thrills!