Thaddaeus ter Meer (aka ThaddTM)
Meet Thaddaeus ter Meer, a chess enthusiast who approaches the 64 squares with relentless determination and enough energy to burn through countless pawns. Known in the online chess world by the handle ThaddTM, his journey from humble beginner lows in 2017 (Blitz rating: 318) to a solid 2200+ rating in multiple time controls by 2025 is nothing short of impressive — or slightly obsessive.
Rating Evolution & Style
Starting with a Blitz rating of just over 300 in 2017, ThaddTM steadily climbed chess’s slippery ladder. His bullet games soared from 668 to a blazing 2322 by 2025, proving he’s not just quick on the trigger but loves chaos under time pressure. His rapid and blitz numbers peeked into the mid-2200s, marking him as a formidable opponent regardless of the format.
His average moves per win hover near 77 moves – which probably means his games can outlast a decade-long family feud but end in checkmate rather than peace treaties. Early resignation is kept low at 4.4%, so he’s no quitter — he fights till the last piece drops (or the coffee runs out).
Playing Philosophy
With a comeback rate of 87.22% and a staggering 99.99% win rate after losing a piece, Thaddaeus is the eternal optimist who thrives on turning tides and loving knight sacrifices for breakfast. While his tilt factor hovers at 46, he maintains a strong psychological edge, balancing frustration and focus like a grandmaster juggler of emotions.
He prefers longer games, relishing endgames as over three fourths of his battles reach this final phase—perhaps because that’s where his true patience earns dividends—or he finds the chess clock annoying and lets the games drag on.
Notable Quirks
- Has an equal number of wins and losses in blitz openers “Top Secret” — a mysterious homage or a confident embrace of chaos with a 48.12% win rate
- Plays best between 3PM and 6PM — when the mind is most likely fueled by snacks, coffee, and chocolate.
- Accuracy on white pieces slightly edges out black, with a 48.36% win rate vs. 45.04%, so apparently he likes starting first but enjoys the challenge of playing second too.
Famous Opponents & Rivals
Thaddaeus regularly faces off against familiar foes like n7storm6, phuonganh20, and amilkar99, with varied results ranging from comebacks to minor slogs. His most recent opponents show he’s always ready to dive into battle, from wilfredoocampo to husky2000000000000.
Final Check & Outrageous Fact
Thaddaeus’s win-loss-draw stats are near balanced across blitz and bullet formats, showing mettle and resilience — despite a slightly underwhelming daily and rapid record. His longest winning streak is an incredible 41 games, not bad for someone who likely speaks fluent “blunder” and “fork”.
Summing up: ThaddTM is a fierce determination wrapped in the cloak of a mysterious “Top Secret” opening—sometimes winning, sometimes learning, but never boring!
