Meet Miguel, aka Tgenshi - The Relentless Rapid Rook
Miguel, better known in the chess circles as Tgenshi, is a player who dances with the clock and wrestles with the board from the fiery tempos of Blitz to the thoughtful land of Rapid chess. While his Bullet rating prefers to sip coffee on the sidelines, Rapid is where Miguel truly shines, boasting a peak rating of 434 as of May 2025 — a number that might just scare your queen.
Career Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 325 (October 2024)
- Peak Rapid rating: 434 (May 2025)
- Peak Bullet rating: 245 (October 2024)
- Daily rating reached a mighty 699 (November 2024), but only played one angry loss there.
- Longest winning streak: 9 games - yes, a solid streak where even computers blink in awe.
- Longest losing streak: Also 9 games - Miguel keeps it real!
Playing Style & Personality
Known for an early resignation rate of about 20%, Miguel prefers not to hang around when the game screams checkmate is imminent. His games average around 49 moves when winning, which tells you this player loves a good battle. Whether it’s a comeback or a blitzkrieg, his comeback rate stands proudly at 65% - proving that giving up is never in the TED talk.
White or Black, Miguel’s win rate hovers just shy of 50%, but interestingly, his Black pieces have a slight edge with a win rate above 50%, showing he’s not shy to fight from behind enemy lines. And if you wonder when Miguel is best at making those sneaky moves? Around 12:00 noon - the prime time where caffeine, focus, and pawns align perfectly.
Favorite Openings to Confuse Opponents
You can usually catch Miguel trying his hand at the Scandinavian Defense and the Bishop’s Opening across his Rapid and Blitz games — with win rates fluctuating between tactical gambits and solid positional play. In Bullet, though, he unleashes the Englund Gambit with an undefeated 100% win rate — a true fan of chaos in fast-and-furious chess!
Most Memorable Recent Games
His latest triumph was a breathtaking Rapid victory against krishnajata, showcasing patience and sharp tactics culminating in a well-earned time win after 37 moves.
Of course, even heroes have their off days — and Miguel recently tasted defeat against Liguma1 and sult44 by checkmate, reminding us all that sometimes, the queen just has other plans.
Curious Stats & Fun Facts
- His win rate when playing against lower-rated opponents is a charming over 80%, but watch out against giants where the odds flip dramatically!
- When the pressure is on, his tilt factor stays low at 9, proving his Zen-like calm under fire (most players are more like exploding volcanoes).
- If you play Miguel on a Friday, your chances are notably slimmer (43.86% win rate), so maybe avoid challenging him on weekdays?
In the great chess wilderness, Miguel is the warrior who balances between strategy, speed, and just a pinch of calculated madness. Whether you meet him on krishnajata or face him in an intense rapid duel, remember: Miguel plays not just to win, but to enjoy the glorious chaos of the 64 squares.
Recent Victory Highlight
Here is a peek at Miguel's last win. Check out the tactical ballet:
Feedback for Miguel
Hi Miguel! I've reviewed your recent games and here are some constructive insights to help you improve further:
Strengths
- Aggressive Play: You often seize tactical opportunities, like your knight incursions on a8 and b6, which demonstrate good calculation and willingness to take risks for material gain.
- Endgame Technique: In your wins, you showed good technique by converting material advantages effectively and using your pieces actively to finish the game confidently.
- Opening Repertoire: You demonstrate familiarity with a variety of openings (Scandinavian, Italian Game, Philidor Defense, etc.) which is great for practical versatility.
Areas for Improvement
- Opening Accuracy: Be cautious with some early knight moves such as 2...Nh6 and 2...f6 where your opponents gained initiative quickly. Developing more traditionally (Nf6, Nc6) will help you avoid early pressure.
Try studying opening principles like rapid development and king safety. - King Safety: In a couple of losses, your king was hit by early attacks (for example, the knight attack on f7 and queen penetrations along dark squares). Consider castling earlier and avoid losing crucial defenders like your light-squared bishop unnecessarily.
- Tactical Awareness: Some losses came from missing threats like forks and discovered checks. Practicing tactical puzzles regularly can sharpen this skill and reduce tactical oversights.
- Time Management: Your games show good time usage overall, but remember to stay calm in complex middle games where calculation is critical. Avoid rushing moves that invite quick counterattacks.
Next Steps
- Review openings focusing on mainline moves and common traps in your preferred openings like the Scandinavian and Italian. scandinavian defense could be a good deep dive.
- Work on defending against early tactical threats; consider analyzing your losses, especially those caused by king-side attacks, to understand missed defenses.
- Practice tactical exercises daily to enhance spotting complex threats and opportunities.
- Maintain your strong endgame basics, as your conversion of advantages is a solid asset.
Keep up the hard work, Miguel! Chess improvement is a journey, and with your fighting spirit, you'll continue to see progress.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| zoltan-szabo | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| afrozmun | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| maxpower1423 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| hector_0_0 | 9W / 7L / 3D | |
| gaepetran | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| iran404 | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
| simplysinned | 0W / 0L / 2D | |
| sweetbeet3 | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 330 | 197 | 411 | |
| 2024 | 128 | 192 | 230 | 699 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 90W / 79L / 5D | 94W / 74L / 7D | 46.7 |
| 2024 | 48W / 51L / 8D | 43W / 49L / 6D | 50.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 51 | 22 | 29 | 0 | 43.1% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 18 | 6 | 12 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 16 | 6 | 10 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 16 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 43.8% |
| Bishop's Opening | 15 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 60.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 12 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 41.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 54.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 37.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishop's Opening | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 45 | 19 | 23 | 3 | 42.2% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 27 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 55.6% |
| Amar Gambit | 24 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Bishop's Opening | 24 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 47.4% |
| Alekhine Defense | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| French Defense | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 41.7% |
| Philidor Defense | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 37.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 2 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |