Overview
Tham4242 is an avid online chess competitor best known for blistering Bullet play. Active since 2016, Tham4242 has played well over 120000 Bullet games and built a reputation as a fast, stubborn endgame fighter who rarely quits early. Peak achievement: .
Keywords: Tham4242 chess player, Bullet specialist, Amar Gambit, online chess stats, rapid tactics.
Playing Style and Strengths
If Bullet were an art form, Tham4242 would be a minimalist painter with a flair for long finishing strokes. Quick on the clock and patient in the long run, notable traits include:
- Endgame frequency is very high - Tham4242 grinds out wins in long games rather than relying on quick blunders.
- Average moves per win ~77, average moves per loss ~73. This is a marathon, not a sprint.
- Remarkable comeback ability with a Comeback Rate around 74 percent. Losing a piece is not the same as losing hope.
- Psychological edge and habits: Best time of day is around 01:00, but watch the Tilt Factor (28) after a rough run.
Signature Openings and Repertoire
Tham4242 favors offbeat but practical systems. The Amar Gambit is the backbone of the repertoire, complemented by flank and unorthodox choices.
- Amar Gambit - the most played opening and a hallmark of Tham4242's style. Amar Gambit
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack - steady and flexible against many defenses.
- Modern and Australian Defense - reliable choices when playing Black.
- Occasional trips into Barnes Defense and quirky sidelines to keep opponents guessing.
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Notable Rivals and Records
Tham4242 has a long-standing rivalry with one particularly frequent opponent: tokada37. That matchup alone accounts for thousands of games and plenty of drama.
- Most-played opponent: tokada37 - nearly 8000 games together. Record includes roughly 3999 wins, 3322 losses and 665 draws for Tham4242.
- Career Bullet totals include more than 60000 wins and a similar number of losses, showing relentless volume and experience.
- Streaks: longest winning streak 23 games, longest losing streak 28 games, current losing streak 1 game.
Quirks, Rituals and Training
- Often opens with flank moves like b3 or g3, a small signal that tricky, less-charted lines are coming.
- Plays a huge volume of Bullet to sharpen instincts. Expect razor-sharp tactics mixed with deep endgame stamina.
- Training tip from Tham4242 style: practice long endgames, time-pressure drills, and keeping calm after a material slip.
Funny note: opponents report Tham4242 smiles into the mic after surviving a 20-move scramble, then proceeds to win by move 77.
Milestones and Highlights
- Peak Bullet rating: achieved during a hot run in 2025.
- Consistent top-tier Bullet form across multiple years with huge monthly game volumes in 2020-2026.
- Maintains a subtle but effective balance between creativity and technical defense.
Sample Game
Short illustrative game in PGN format for playback:
Want to browse head-to-head games with frequent rivals? See the profile for tokada37.
Quick Stats Snapshot
- Preferred time control: Bullet.
- Over 120000 Bullet games played across a decade of online chess.
- High endgame frequency and long average game lengths set Tham4242 apart from typical Bullet specialists.
Want to Learn More?
Check openings and opponents, study long Bullet endgames, and mimic the calm recovery tactics that define Tham4242. For deeper trend visualizations, open the Win Rate by Opening chart above.