Player Profile: Tharkun2
Known across Chess.com as the enigmatic Tharkun2, this player weaves through the ranks with a style as mysterious as their username.
Their peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 815 back in 2018, sparking rumors that they once accidentally checked their opponent’s king in just a few moves before realizing it themselves.
While their ratings have fluctuated over the years, their dedication to the game never wavers. As of mid-2025, Tharkun2's daily rating peaked at a solid 732, reflecting a steady climb up the chess mountain.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame enthusiast: With over 60% endgame frequency, this player embraces the late stages of chess battles like a knight returning home after a long quest.
- Resilient fighter: A remarkable 71% comeback rate after falling behind shows that giving up is simply not in Tharkun2's vocabulary.
- Opening adventurer: Their repertoire includes clever dives into the "Top Secret" line, among others like the Caro-Kann and Alekhine’s Defense, proving they like to keep opponents guessing — and sometimes confused.
- Preference for daily games: Success is strongest here, with a positive win-loss balance of 55-56, and a penchant for long, thoughtful battles over lightning-fast blitz or bullet skirmishes.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Longest winning streak: an epic 8-game march to glory. Unfortunately, that was met with a harsh 7-game losing streak – proving even the best face dark days.
- Best time to strike? Apparently midnight hour, where their win rate jumps to 100% — nocturnal inspiration or just a well-fed late-night strategist?
- Tharkun2 shows a surprising willingness to resign early when the pawn dance turns against them, but almost never bows out prematurely, reflecting warrior-tough nerves.
Recent Highlight
On May 9, 2025, Tharkun2 smashed the board with a brilliant checkmate victory against Fryingpan666, showcasing surgical precision through Alekhine's Defense.
The game lasted a marathon 72 moves, culminating in a graceful coup de grâce — queen and bishop working in quiet harmony to corner the opposing king.
Relive the magic here.
Opponent Relations
Tharkun2’s favorite sparring partner? That dubious title goes to theknarf, with whom they've tangled 24 times. Win rates vary: some opponents are greeted with a warm 100% success, while others inspire more sweat and struggle.
Overall, Tharkun2 embodies the relentless spirit of a player who battles on, sharpens their mind, and relentlessly pursues growth — one pawn, knight, and checkmate at a time.
