M. S. Thejkumar (Thej11) - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet M. S. Thejkumar, better known in the chess cosmos as Thej11, a titled Grandmaster whose moves are as sharp as their rating spikes! With a nickname like Thej11, you'd expect a keyboard warrior, but this player battles fiercest on 64 squares, wielding their pieces with the wisdom of a chess sage and the unpredictability of a cat on a chessboard.
Thej11’s rating dance over the years tells a tale of resilience and flair — with rapid ratings consistently hovering around the 2200+ mark and a blitz rating that hit a sizzling peak of 2606 back in 2020. Despite a rollercoaster ride in rapid games, with a mix of wins and losses, Thej11 has managed impressive comebacks, boasting a near-perfect 90% comeback rate and a stunning 100% win rate after losing a piece. Yes, this GM doesn’t just play — they fight back!
Known for an aggressive endgame style (they reach the endgame over 80% of the time), Thej11’s average games tend to settle after about 70 moves when winning — because the thrill’s in the long haul, not just quick takedowns. Their longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 14 games, proving consistency doesn’t scare them. Currently, they’re on a modest 3-game winning run and looking to dethrone any challenger.
Thejkumar’s psychological profile shows a tilt factor of 7 — which translates roughly to “gets a tad miffed but recovers quickly enough not to hand over the board on a silver platter.” They have a peculiar habit of sometimes resigning early (about 0.86% of games), perhaps a moment of humility or a strategic retreat — your guess is as good as mine.
Opponents beware: Thej11 has a 100% win rate against recent foes like vikramsanthanamu, aarinraz, and kavyashri, but watch out for “tactic” and “esrosenberg” where luck hasn't always been on their side. And with a steady preference for playing white (winning slightly more games with the fair color), the GM’s strategic toolkit is loaded and battle-tested.
When does this chess marvel strike? Mostly around midday and early afternoon, with peak win percentages from 10 AM to 5 PM. Fun fact – they hit 100% win rates playing at 3 AM and 9 PM, suggesting either brilliance fueled by caffeine or the mysteries of nocturnal genius.
Off the board, Thej11 might seem like the calmest person around, but when the clock starts ticking, get ready for three hours of mental gymnastics, tactical flashes, and occasionally some “top secret” openings that keep even their most frequent opponents guessing.
In short, M. S. Thejkumar is no ordinary player — they’re a relentless Grandmaster who combines tactical finesse, psychological resilience, and just enough mystique to keep the world of chess both entertained and on edge.