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.
Game Review & Feedback for M. S. Thejkumar
First of all, congratulations on your recent games! You show a solid understanding of opening principles and strong tactical awareness, especially in your recent win with a well-executed checkmate delivered in a complex position.
Strengths:
- Opening Play: You consistently follow sound opening principles, such as controlling the center with pawns and developing your minor pieces early (e.g., your play in the Queen's Gambit Declined and Four Knights openings).
- Calculation and Tactics: Your recent games show good tactical vision, culminating in successful mating nets. You effectively create threats like your move Bh5+ that forced the opponent’s king into a vulnerable position.
- Positional Awareness: You demonstrate a keen eye for position such as choosing active piece placements (Rd1, Rc1) and exchanging pieces when it benefits you.
Areas for Improvement:
- Handling Pressure in the Middlegame: In your losses, there were moments where defensive techniques or prophylactic moves were missing earlier in the middlegame, which allowed your opponent to seize the initiative. Focus on recognizing threats before they become critical.
- Endgame Technique: Some losses show opportunities to improve king activity and pawn structure in simplified positions. Try studying fundamental endgame principles to convert advantages more confidently.
- Time Management: In some games, continued spending a lot of time in early moves forced you to play rushed decisions later. Practice pacing your moves smoothly, keeping reserve time for critical phases of the game.
Practical Recommendations:
- Review your losses carefully, especially moves where the momentum shifted. Ask yourself "What threat did I miss?" or "How could I improve my defense here?"
- Work on typical tactical motifs and mating patterns to sharpen your calculation skills further.
- Practice slow games where you can take your time to think about positional plans rather than rushing to tactical skirmishes.
- Familiarize yourself with basic endgames (king and pawn, rook endgames) to build confidence in critical late-game moments.
Looking Ahead
Keep building on your strong opening play and tactical abilities. By gradually improving your defense and endgame skills, you’ll become more well-rounded and harder to beat. Remember, consistent review and practice will lead to steady improvement.
Keep up the great work, and happy chess!
Your most recent win was a sharp and instructive game in the Queen's Gambit Declined (ECO D30):
1. d4 e6 2. c4 d5 3. Nc3 h6 4. Nf3 Nf6 5. Bf4 Nc6 6. e3 Bb4 7. Rc1 Bd7 8. a3 Ba5 9. b4 Nxb4 10. axb4 Bxb4 11. Nd2 Ne4 12. Ncxe4 dxe4 13. Be2 Qe7 14. O-O g5 15. Bg3 f5 16. Bh5+ Kd8 17. f3 c6 18. fxe4 g4 19. c5 Rf8 20. Nc4 Qg5 21. Bxg4 b5 22. Nd6 Qxe3+ 23. Kh1 f4 24. Bf2 Qa3 25. d5 Bxc5 26. Bxc5 Qa4 27. dxe6 Rg8 28. exd7 Rb8 29. Nf7+ Kc7 30. Qd6+ Kb7 31. d8=Q Rbxd8 32. Nxd8+ Rxd8 33. Qxd8 Ka6 34. Bc8# 1-0
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| clevervoyage | 6W / 4L / 3D | |
| Jonathan Gottehrer | 3W / 7L / 0D | |
| LAXMAN RAJARAM | 0W / 4L / 1D | |
| mythili123 | 1W / 2L / 2D | |
| dragonincidentallyhadwarf | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2185 | |||
| 2023 | 2185 | |||
| 2022 | 2505 | 2185 | ||
| 2021 | 2555 | 2205 | ||
| 2020 | 2425 | 2284 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 47.5 |
| 2023 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 47.0 |
| 2022 | 3W / 2L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 1D | 85.0 |
| 2021 | 25W / 22L / 3D | 25W / 18L / 7D | 83.9 |
| 2020 | 49W / 33L / 9D | 47W / 40L / 2D | 74.3 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 25.0% |
| East Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Makogonov Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 39 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 59.0% |
| QGD: Albin, 3.dxe5 | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 47.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 11 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 81.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 30.0% |
| QGD: Chigorin, 3.cxd5 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| King's Indian Defense: Averbakh Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 3 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |