Thibault Fantinel aka "Tibmat"
International Master
Meet Thibault Fantinel, better known on the chessboard as "Tibmat" — an International Master who dances through the ranks of bullet, blitz, and rapid chess like a grandmaster in the making (or maybe just a very fast typist). Rising from a humble 1359 bullet rating in 2012 to a sizzling peak of 2719 in 2025, Tibmat's journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of blitzing brilliance and tactical wizardry.
If chess were a battlefield, Tibmat would be the Houdini of comebacks, boasting an astonishing 85.31% comeback rate after losing a piece. Their endgame prowess is no joke, with an 81.93% frequency of seeing those final, nail-biting moves before checkmate strikes. And speaking of nail-biting, the average length of Tibmat’s wins tips the scales at about 80 moves, proving that patience and persistence are as much part of their arsenal as lightning-fast calculation.
Tibmat's play style is a careful blend of strategy and speed, rocking an early resignation rate of just 2.04% — because giving up is for amateurs. Whether wielding the Sicilian Defense or pulling out secret openings shrouded in mystery (top secret, indeed), Tibmat's win rate hovers close to 60% across various time controls. Not too shabby for someone who can switch from frantic bullet duels to deep daily games without breaking a sweat.
These days, Tibmat strikes best in the wee hours of the morning (around 1 AM), embracing the twilight zone where focus peaks and blunders hide. This player has that special knack for turning the tides when the chips are down — losing streaks are short-lived and winning streaks can reach an eye-popping 32 games in a row. You might want to avoid challenging them right after lunch; their win rates spike between 8-10 AM and again around 3-4 PM.
Off the board, Thibault might chuckle at being called “Tibmat” and insists it's just a username — but in the chess world, that name carries weight. Their career is studded with fierce battles against some of the toughest opponents on Chess.com, repeatedly proving they belong at the table with the best.
Fun fact: Tibmat’s most recent victory was a cerebral win in the Lion Defense, where they outmaneuvered their opponent with precision and a little time pressure magic, sealing victory on the clock. No laughing matter when you’re stacking up wins faster than a novelty meme spreads!
In sum: whether blitzing at breakneck speed, outwitting foes in rapid play, or grinding out wins in longer formats, Thibault "Tibmat" Fantinel is a force to be reckoned with, carving a path through the chess universe one calculated move at a time.