Abo Taim Kobi (TenseQuilt) - The Chess Journeyman
Meet Abo Taim Kobi, known in the chess realms as TenseQuilt, a player whose rating journey reads like an epic novel with surprising twists and steady climbs. Starting from humble beginnings around a rapid rating of 824 in 2020, Abo Taim has since woven an impressive tapestry of chess battles, eventually peaking with a rapid rating of 1205 in 2025. Not too shabby for someone whose opening strategy remains a mysterious "Top Secret"—perhaps even to themselves!
Don't let the scores fool you; this is a player who has embraced both thrilling comebacks and the art of enduring losses with grace. Abo Taim boasts a remarkable 73.37% comeback rate and an unbeatable 100% win rate after losing a piece—proving that giving up material doesn't mean giving up the fight. Indeed, the chessboard is their stage, whether dealing with a rough morning tilt factor of 10 or rubbing elbows with some of their fiercest rivals.
Speaking of rivals, Abo Taim has a love-hate relationship with opponents like str8back1 and kaldeti (win rate: 0%), and an adoring fan club among bahripour61 and onurm3 (win rate: 100%). It’s safe to say that some opponents get the TenseQuilt treatment—a cozy blanket of strategic pressure! Their longest winning streak of 7 games confirms that once warmed up, they’re tough to crack.
Not just about brute force, Abo Taim’s games are an exercise in patience, averaging nearly 65 moves per win. With an endgame frequency of over 58%, it’s clear that they enjoy the long, dramatic battles where pawns become queens and blunders haunt dreams.
When TenseQuilt plays, expect fluctuating moods and bright flashes of brilliance—not to mention a penchant for early resignation at about 13.2%, because sometimes, knowing when to fold is a strategy in itself. Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or the rarely seen bullet format, Abo Taim’s game is about perseverance, psychology, and just enough mystery to keep opponents guessing.
In short, Abo Taim Kobi is the chess equivalent of a rollercoaster ride—full of highs, lows, screams, laughter, and that addictive thrill making you want to come back for more.
Feedback for Abo Taim Kobi
You've demonstrated solid fundamentals and good opening knowledge. Here are some suggestions to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: Your choice of the Philidor Defense and French Defense shows you understand classical openings well. You maintain decent development speed and establish good piece coordination early on.
- Active Piece Play: In your recent wins, you effectively use your queen and rooks to create threats and capitalize on opponent weaknesses.
- Positional Awareness: You control key squares and respond well to your opponents’ plans. Moves like d4 and c3 in pawn structures help you maintain central control.
Areas to Improve
- Endgame Technique: Some losses show difficulty managing complicated endgames or transitions where material imbalance occurs. Consider practicing fundamental endgames such as king and pawn, rook endgames, and minor piece endings to convert advantages more confidently.
- Tactical Calculation: Occasionally, tactical oversight leads to losing material or checkmate threats. Try solving daily tactical puzzles to sharpen calculation and spotting opponent threats earlier.
- Time Management: In several games, your clock usage fluctuated significantly between moves. Try to maintain a steady pace and avoid time trouble, giving yourself enough time to evaluate critical positions.
Recommended Focus
- Review your most recent loss, especially the move where your opponent achieved a decisive tactical shot. Analyze why it was missed and practice similar motifs.
- Work on improving your awareness of king safety—protecting your king and recognizing when to launch attacks against the enemy king.
- Keep reinforcing opening principles like quick development and controlling the center, but also prepare specific lines to deepen your opening repertoire.
Your commitment and progress are evident. Keep studying your games and learning actively from each encounter, and your rating and playing strength will improve steadily. Keep up the great work!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| absy69 | 5W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| farey3 | 0W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| slmanfars | 1W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| tcy95 | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| medhatgamal | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1163 | |||
| 2023 | 703 | 1019 | 647 | |
| 2022 | 709 | |||
| 2020 | 708 | 709 | 938 | 647 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4W / 3L / 0D | 4W / 2L / 0D | 69.4 |
| 2023 | 49W / 55L / 4D | 50W / 48L / 6D | 68.0 |
| 2022 | 4W / 2L / 0D | 2W / 3L / 1D | 89.5 |
| 2020 | 45W / 43L / 1D | 41W / 41L / 0D | 51.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 36 | 18 | 18 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 35 | 23 | 10 | 2 | 65.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 23 | 13 | 9 | 1 | 56.5% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 20 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 15 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 14 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 21.4% |
| Modern | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Australian Defense | 13 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 53.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 13 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 23.1% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Drill Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 2 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |