Teotanu

Profile of Teotanu

Meet Teotanu, a determined and spirited chess enthusiast climbing the ranks of the rapid chess world with a rating that’s danced between the 1300s and a peak of 1742 as of March 2025. Armed with a clever Pirc Defense and a penchant for the Modern Defense, Teotanu embraces the complexity of the game with a mix of strategic patience and fiery tactics.

Over thousands of rapid games played, Teotanu has tasted both the bitter defeat and the sweet victory — boasting over 6,700 wins but also flirting just as often with loss in a near-even battle record. This resilient player has a remarkable comeback rate of 71%, proving that giving up is not in their vocabulary (except for that humble 0.49% early resignation rate, which shows even Teotanu knows when to cut their losses—sometimes).

Ever the endgame aficionado, Teotanu's games average about 75 moves per win and 67 moves per loss, indicating a love for the long chess fight rather than quick skirmishes. Their white pieces win slightly more (46.65%) than black (46.32%), making them a formidable opponent no matter the color.

Playing style? Thoughtful, gritty, occasionally whimsical. Teotanu’s favorite playing times are late evenings, especially around 9 PM, when their win rate peaks. Perhaps their brain switches gears alongside a cup of midnight coffee—or maybe it’s just the thrill of the ticking clock at that hour. Speaking of clocks, the mysterious hour between 21:00 and 23:00 is when Teotanu reigns supreme, with win rates soaring into the 50s percentile—a prime time for victories and fierce battles.

When it comes to openings, Teotanu loves the Modern Defense (with nearly 1700 rapid games), showing a subtle preference for flexible, counter-attacking setups that keep opponents guessing. The Pirc Defense and the Queen's Gambit Accepted are also trusted weapons, each with decent win ratios hovering around 45-52%.

In recent action, Teotanu showed resilience and tactical acuity by securing victories through resignation and even delivering some checkmates — no shame in saying they make opponents wish they had a better endgame plan! Their last wins particularly highlight a knack for squeezing out wins in complex positions, flipping the board with a mix of patience and precise, sharp moves.

Opponents beware, Teotanu’s no pushover: with a psychological tilt factor of 10 out of 100 and a tactical awareness allowing a comeback win rate over 70%, underestimating this player may lead to quick regrets.

So whether you fancy a flicker of legendary inspiration or a long-lasting battle on the board, playing against Teotanu is sure to be a memorable experience—strategically challenging, mentally demanding, and always intriguingly unpredictable.

"Chess is not just a game, it’s a marathon with an espresso break," and Teotanu clearly sips wisely.

Check out Teotanu’s games and stats on Chess.com