Meet tinus1203, the chess enthusiast whose journey reads like a thrilling novel peppered with daring gambits, surprising comebacks, and a solid dose of chess drama! A player who prefers the speed and adrenaline of Blitz chess but can hold their own in the slower rhythms of Rapid and Bullet as well.
Rating & Growth
Starting their modern chess chronicles with humble ratings hovering around 130-160 in 2021 Blitz games, tinus1203 steadily climbed the ladder to an impressive peak Blitz rating of 376 in mid-2025. In Rapid chess, they once soared near the 800 mark back in 2022, showing flashes of a strategic maestro who knows how to slow things down when needed. Bullet remains a battlefield of sharp reflexes, with a personal best rating of 317—no slouch in the speed department!
Playing Style & Strengths
Here's what makes tinus1203’s games entertaining (and occasionally nail-biting):
Comeback Artist: With a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 70%, it’s never truly over till tinus1203 says so.
Resignation Rate: Sometimes battles end early, as this player has a taste for early exits with a resignation rate around 13%.
Endgame Savvy: Roughly a third of games journey into endgame territory, showing patience and tenacity.
Average Moves: Wins tend to be longer affairs (~47 moves), while losses wrap up quicker (~38 moves), hinting at perseverance.
When it comes to openings, tinus1203’s favored playground is the King's Pawn Opening and its variations. The Scandinavian Defense and the Nimzowitsch Defense have proven particularly fruitful battlegrounds, boasting win rates north of 60% in Blitz games.
Memorable Highlights
Victory is sweet, especially when you checkmate swiftly or snatch a win after a tough fight. tinus1203’s recent games include decisive finishes and those dramatic abandoned victories where opponents throw in the towel mid-battle:
"A glorious win against rainerzumwinkler187 in the Kings Indian Defense, wrapping up with a strategic squeeze and a graceful capitulation."
Of course, every crusade has its losses. tinus1203 has faced tough rivals like hikarooss and harry083, battling fiercely but sometimes tasting defeat—a true sign of a fighter unafraid to learn.
Fun Facts & Quirks
The best time to challenge tinus1203? Early morning around 5 AM, when their win rate peaks!
Beware their tilt factor of 8; a small bad streak and they might talk to their chessboard a bit more.
When winning as White, tinus1203's success rate stands proudly at 47%, with just a hair less when playing Black.
Whether it’s a lightning bullet match or a strategic rapid showdown, tinus1203 continues to sharpen their skills, deepen their opening repertoire, and charm opponents with a dash of humor and a bucket of grit. One can only imagine the exciting games yet to come from this persistent contender!
