Tiana Bickford

Tiana Bickford (tianamarie1)

Meet Tiana Bickford, a rapidly rising chess enthusiast who might not yet be Grandmaster material, but definitely masters the art of perseverance. With a Rapid rating bouncing around an adventurous range—peaking at 622 before plunging to 100 and settling at a modest 100 in 2025—Tiana shows that the road to greatness is anything but linear.

Playing Style & Personality

Tiana embraces the battlefield with a curious mix of grit and occasional early resignations (about 12% of the time)—perhaps a tactical retreat, or maybe just a strategic coffee break. A true endgame aficionado, Tiana dives deep into 41.67% of games reaching endgame stages, wrestling for victory or learning valuable lessons. The average game length suggests marathon brain sessions (38 moves when winning, 47 when losing), truly an endurance race for both nerves and neurons.

When the game gets tough, Tiana shines with a nearly perfect comeback rate: winning 39% of games after being down, and astonishingly, a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Clearly, losing material is just a setup for a dazzling comeback. Opponents beware: underestimating Tiana’s tactical awareness might be your checkmate.

Opening Repertoire

Tiana is something of a Renaissance player, dabbling in a flavorful variety of openings. The King's Pawn Opening and its Leonardis Variation lead the repertoire, with win rates hovering just below 40%. The Van t Kruijs Opening is a secret weapon with nearly 45.5% success—because who doesn’t enjoy an opening with a fancy name? Queens Pawn and Nimzowitsch defenses feature too, showing Tiana's willingness to mix traditional chess flavors with a sprinkle of quirkiness.

Performance & Stats

• Games Played: 168 rapid games with 59 wins, 93 losses, and 16 draws. Never boring!
• Longest Winning Streak: Four games, proving that when things click, they really click.
• Playing Hours: Most effective at odd hours like 23:00 (67% win rate), 20:00 (50%), and early morning at 3:00 and 0:00 (both 50%). Night owl or early riser? Chess says yes.
• Day of Week Sweet Spots: Tuesday is Tiana’s day to shine with a recent 50% win rate, followed by Monday and Wednesday.
• White Pieces Win Rate: 35.7%, Black Pieces Win Rate: 34.5%. Balanced on both sides of the board!

Memorable Moments

Tiana's most recent victory was a graceful victory by resignation against "ritik1143" in the King's Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation—proving that sometimes, sassy moves and patience overthrow the enemy queen faster than you can say "checkmate." A hearty salute to the wins against formidable players like "danielododo," "avery-676767667," and "kasper_0904," among others where Tiana showcases real promise.

In Conclusion

Despite a Tilt Factor of 10 (a sprinkle of emotional spice), Tiana Bickford embraces chess with humor, heart, and a dash of unpredictability. Whether switching between openings, pulling off daring comebacks, or learning from setbacks, Tiana’s chess journey is a story of passion caught in the thrill of 64 squares. Follow along to witness the evolution of a player who never quite quits—because sometimes the best victories are the ones just a few moves ahead.