Thomine Stolberg-Rohr
Woman FIDE Master & Chess Virtuoso
Thomine Stolberg-Rohr, known simply as Thomine on the chessboard, is a dedicated Woman FIDE Master heralded for her dogged determination and strategic brilliance. Starting from a modest daily rating of 400 in August 2023, Thomine embarked on a meteoric journey skyrocketing to an impressive peak daily rating of 1767 by April 2025. Talk about a glow-up!
Career Highlights & Playing Style
With a near-perfect unbeaten streak of 29 consecutive wins at one point, Thomine’s tenacity is legendary. She favors complex endgames, gracing over 68% of her games down to the final phases where her tactical awareness shines brightest — a remarkable 75% comeback rate proves she’s not one to fold under pressure.
Whether playing as White or Black, Thomine consistently maintains more than 64% win rates, proving that color is just a backdrop to her chess spectacle.
Opening Repertoire & Secret Weapons
Thomine’s openings are a well-kept secret—a Top Secret approach yielding an enviable 84.67% win rate over 137 daily games. She doesn’t shy away from less trodden paths like the “Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack,” boasting a flawless 100% victory there, confounding opponents who dare to cross her path.
Time Controls & Peak Ratings
- Daily: Peak 1767 (Apr 2025)
- Blitz: Peak 2034 (Sep 2020)
- Rapid: Peak 2059 (Jan 2018)
- Bullet: Peak 1519 (Jun 2014)
Her blitz style is a rollercoaster with almost equal wins and losses, lending to thrilling games full of daring and risk-taking. Meanwhile, her Rapid and Bullet skills showcase solid fundamentals and a sharp tactical eye.
Statistical Fun & Quirks
She’s a chess player who hates to quit early (0% early resignation rate), and her games average about 59 moves per win, proving she’s got endurance. The best time to catch Thomine at her sharpest? Exactly 5 AM, the magical hour when her win rate hits 100%! (Coincidence or a secret chess monk ritual?)
Epic Battles & Rivalries
Thomine has conquered many foes, boasting a perfect 100% win rate against numerous opponents like gregory_59, jbogle44, and rbablafi9. Her toughest rival? The inescapable smittefar, who has at least an 80% losing rate against her—checkmate with a smile.
Latest Noteworthy Game
On May 1, 2025, Thomine sealed a victory with inspiring resilience against szwaku in a game featuring the Modern Defense, winning by resignation after a complex endgame where her penetrative tactics reigned supreme. She proved once again that her strategic patience and unyielding perseverance are a force to be reckoned with on the board.
Final Thoughts
From humble beginnings to a peak that most players dream of, Thomine Stolberg-Rohr mixes precision, endurance, and a pinch of mystique into every game. If chess were a marathon, she’d be the one sprinting at mile 20 while everyone else wonders if the finish line is just a mirage.