About Ted (tedusernamewastaken)
Ted — online handle tedusernamewastaken — is a Blitz-loving grinder who quietly evolved into a dangerous Rapid force. Part coffee‑fueled blitz goblin, part endgame craftsman, Ted mixes aggressive time pressure play with surprising technical patience: long wins (avg ~78 moves) and an endgame frequency above 70% make for entertaining, often marathon finishes.
Highlight: Ted hit a peak Rapid rating of 2429 (2025-12-13) late in 2025 — a milestone that matches his taste for calculated risk and occasional cheeky traps. For a quick visual of the climb, see this compact chart:
Playing style & psychology
Ted is equal parts tactician and grinder. He thrives in longer decisive games, mounts comebacks often (comeback rate ~80%), and wins more than half his games both as White and Black. He’s happiest around 21:00 — a true evening predator.
- Style tags: Time pressure addict, Endgame specialist, Tactics beast, Blitz goblin — Blitzkrieg fans will relate.
- Strengths: high comeback rate, solid post-material play, refuses to give up in long endgames.
- Weaknesses: occasional tilt (TiltFactor ~5), current losing skid of 3 games and a longest losing streak of 5.
- Fun habit: Ted will happily try a pre-move or two — a classic Flagging vibe when the clock starts to scream.
Openings & preparation
Ted leans on tried-and-true systems as Black and keeps a broad Rapid repertoire. His most-played and most-successful lines show both classical taste and opportunistic counterplay.
- Favorite defenses: Caro-Kann Defense (most games), Petrov’s Defense (very high win rate), and the occasional sharp Sicilian — he converts when it matters.
- Top Rapid stats: Petrov’s Defense with ~77% win rate; Sicilian in rapid shows an 80% win rate (albeit from fewer games).
- Prep depth: steady increase year over year (median prep depth ~4 in recent seasons), suggesting deliberate home prep and practical opening plans.
Sample line Ted might enjoy unfolding:
Notable runs & tendencies
- Longest winning streak: 12 — Ted can steamroll for long stretches when everything clicks.
- Game length: decisive games average ~70–78 moves, meaning you’ll often see late-phase fireworks or long technical wins.
- Day/hour sweet spot: Saturday and Thursday show the best win rates; 21:00 is his magic hour.
- Termination trends: Ted’s games commonly reach genuine endgames rather than quick resignations — endgame frequency ~72.7%.
Frequent opponents & head-to-heads
Ted has several regular rivals online. Most-played: dogplayz22 (24 games) — Ted holds a dominant record there. Curious? Open their profile:
- dogplayz22 — record: 19–4–1 (Ted leading). dogplayz22
- x-6895203763 — 2–1–1. x-6895203763
- ace314159, a717320g — undefeated mini-rivalries (3–0 each).
Opponents beware: Ted often turns the tables after losing material — win rate after losing a piece sits above 55% (swindle artist vibes).
Quick facts & tips for playing Ted
- Preferred time control: Blitz-first mentality but excels in Rapid — be ready for long tussles.
- Play to avoid: entering long, technical endgames where Ted’s patience pays dividends.
- Do try: sharp, tactical complications early — Ted does concede tactical melees sometimes.
- SEO-friendly labels Ted wears proudly: Blitz goblin, Time pressure addict, Endgame specialist, Tactics beast, Pre-move warrior.
Want to follow Ted’s evolutions or check a recent matchup? Use these quick links: Flagging, Loose Piece, Botez Gambit.
Personality & closing note
Ted is the kind of player who will roast you with a cheeky trap, then patiently grind out a technical win when the smoke clears. Funny, stubborn, and competitive — he’s equally likely to crack a joke in chat as to flag you in a final minute scramble. Follow his path from club woodpusher to a peak Rapid milestone — this one’s still climbing.