Tom Tez

About Tom Tez (tezmak)

Meet Tom Tez, known in the chess world as tezmak, a versatile and persistent player thriving primarily in Blitz battles but also dabbling effectively in Rapid and Bullet games. Tom’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of ups and downs, with a peak Blitz rating soaring to a respectable 828 in September 2020, a Bullet peak of 1175, and a recent Rapid high of 1300 recorded in October 2024.

Playing Style & Strategy

Tom plays with a tactical awareness that would make a fox jealous, boasting a stellar 74.09% comeback rate — because giving up is never part of his game plan. Known for moving pieces around an average of 55 moves per victory, he enjoys a strategic endgame (which appears in about 52% of his games), suggesting a fondness for battles that test stamina and wits rather than sprint finishes. His early resignation rate is a modest 4.05%, showing he sticks it out even in tough spots.

Favorite Openings

Ever the adventurer, Tom has his signature openings, favoring the Scandinavian Defense and the Accelerated London System among others. The Scandinavian Defense, in its various flavors, stands out as his go-to weapon in Blitz and Rapid games with a win rate fluctuating around 40-60%, while the Queen’s Pawn Opening and Italian Game sneak in with respectable success rates.

Performance Highlights

• Overall Blitz record: 1046 wins, 1070 losses, and 80 draws — because who doesn't like a thrilling battle?
• Bullet record showing guts with 26 wins and 39 losses; let's call it the "fast and furious" style.
• Rapid balanced out with 28 wins, 28 losses, and 2 draws, making every move count.
• Longest winning streak: 13 games — talk about a hot streak!
• Current psychological tilt factor: 12% — even chess heroes get a little frazzled.

Chess Personality Snapshot

Tom's win rate by time of day peaks near 21:00 — clearly, he’s a night owl who prefers plotting checkmates under moonlight. But don't be fooled, dawn and the wee hours also see solid performances, so you might catch him sneaking in a game while everyone else is asleep.

Memorable Games

Tom’s most recent notable victory involved a sharp battle in the Accelerated London System, culminating in a glorious checkmate that would make even the Greats applaud. Here’s a glimpse of that triumph:

1. d4 d5 2. Bf4 Na6 3. e3 Nf6 4. Bd3 Bg4 5. Nf3 e6 6. Bxa6 bxa6 7. c3 Ne4 8. Qa4+ Qd7 9. Qxd7+ Kxd7 ...
34. Qg4# 1-0
  

Fun Facts

• Has never been shy about embracing the Scandinavian Defense, despite its reputation for a wild ride.
• Known among opponents for an almost unfair knack at winning when slightly down in material, thanks to a 42.78% win rate after losing a piece.
• Tom’s opponents sometimes wish they never played him, especially after he pulls off daring comebacks or quick checkmates during Bullet.

Whether you catch Tom blitzing at lightning speed or patiently maneuvering in rapid play, one thing's for sure: Tezmak is a chess adventurer who loves complexity, drama, and, above all, the sweet taste of victory.

“In the game of life and chess, Tom’s motto is: never surrender, always castle.”