Tho_22

Meet Tho_22: The Chess Maestro with a Touch of Flair

Since first clicking his way onto the chessboard in 2020, Tho_22 has been on a rollercoaster ride through the ranks—a ride filled with tactical strikes, surprise combos, and the occasional blunder that every human (or at least very human-like bot) must endure.

Starting at a modest Blitz rating of around 1159, Tho_22 quickly rallied, proving that patience and perseverance pay off. By June 2025, they had soared to a dazzling peak Blitz rating of 2159—making opponents think twice before challenging this crafty player. Whether it's their lightning-fast Bullet games or the more measured Rapid and Daily formats, Tho_22 shows remarkable versatility and grit.

Playing Style & Strategy

Known for an Early Resignation Rate below 4%, Tho_22 isn't one to throw in the towel easily—though perhaps occasionally, just to keep things interesting. With an average of about 71 moves per game, they like their battles epic, savoring the slow dance of strategy rather than quick skirmishes.

Endgames constitute a whopping 75% of their games—clearly, Tho_22 loves hanging around for the finale. And if you think that's because they blunder early, think again: their Comeback Rate after losing a piece is an impressive 85%, showing true resilience and the heart of a champion.

Favorite Openings

When it comes to openings, Tho_22 has a particular fondness for the London System, boasting a striking win rate of 62.82% in Blitz with this solid and versatile set-up. Other trusted weapons include the Sicilian Defense Four Knights Variation (cautiously played with a 44% win rate) and the Old Sicilian Variation, where they've excelled with over 60% wins.

In Bullet, the Sicilian Defense yields Tho_22’s highest success rate—a menacing 75%. Their Rapid success peaks at 100% in the Old Sicilian Variation, which might just be their secret sauce in longer games.

Recent Battles & Memorable Moments

Tho_22’s recent games are a brilliant tapestry of tactical prowess and drama. One game on June 6, 2025, saw Tho_22 triumph on time versus "Tpetrov813813," wielding the King's Knight Elephant Paulsen Countergambit like a true counter-puncher.

Sometimes it hasn’t all gone smoothly—like the painful loss by checkmate when facing the formidable opponent "mcanriv" just hours later—but let’s face it, every champion has to earn their glory through a few bruising matches.

Statistics Snapshot

• Total Blitz Wins: 2515 — a number that might just be larger than your local coffee shop's daily foot traffic.
• Bullet Win-Loss: 179 – 270 (hey, nobody’s perfect in bullet, right?)
• Rapid Win Rate: Nearly 55%, proving that speed and strategy can coexist.
• Longest Winning Streak: 14 games — a sublime stretch of dominance.
• Current Streak: A humble zero, because even the greats need a breather.

Playing Hours & Psychology

Oddly enough, Tho_22 performs best at 2 AM — when the world is asleep and the chessboard lights up like a battlefield of kings and pawns. With a tilt factor of 19%, they manage to keep their cool for most of their games, but a few extra deep breaths never hurt.

Tho_22's games tend to be decided more often when playing against lower-rated opponents, holding an almost 65% win rate there, while challenge from higher-rated opponents sees them pushing—though the victory rate drops to a respectable 28%, because even heroes have their uphill battles.

Latest Victory Highlight

    [Event "Live Chess"]
    [Site "Chess.com"]
    [Date "2025.06.06"]
    [Round "-"]
    [White "Tho_22"]
    [Black "Tpetrov813813"]
    [Result "1-0"]
    [Opening "King's Pawn Opening: King's Knight Elephant Paulsen Countergambit (C40)"]
    1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 d5 3. exd5 e4 4. Qe2 Nf6 5. d3 Qxd5 ...
  

It's always more fun winning on time — unless you're the opponent, of course!

With a complex mix of resilience, tactical awareness, and subtle opening preferences, Tho_22 continues to be a force on the board — and perhaps a delightful enigma off it. Keep your eyes on this rising star, because with a peak of 2159 in Blitz, the story is far from over!