Thiện Trần Như (tnthienn) - The Modern Defense Maestro
Meet Thiện Trần Như, affectionately known in the chess universe as tnthienn, a rapid, blitz, and bullet virtuoso who turns the chessboard into his playground. With a peak bullet rating soaring over 2520 and a rapid rating flirting with 2327, tnthienn is anything but your average player. He doesn’t just play chess; he performs it like a grandmaster of the keyboard battles.
Chess Journey & Style
Having battled through thousands of games, tnthienn’s rapid play boasts a win rate north of 70% with the Modern Defense, particularly devastating in the Standard Line. Chess openings like the Reti Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack and Indian Game Knights Variation are among his favorites, wielded with an impressive precision and an almost poetic flair. His strategy is all about the long game, with an average of 76 moves per win — evidently proving patience is a virtue, even for blitz devotees.
A Statistical Powerhouse
- Win-loss-draw record: Over 550 wins in rapid, and nearly 1600 wins in blitz — with losses kept admirably low.
- Current form: Riding a winning streak of 3 games, and a historic longest streak of 48 wins. Someone’s on fire!
- Psychological resilience: An astounding 79% comeback rate showcases that tnthienn never says die. Losing pieces? No problem — still wins over 55% after those setbacks.
- Time wizardry: Bumps up his performance in the afternoon and early evening hours, with his prime attacking hour at 16:00. Clearly, that’s when the mind is sparkling brightest.
Recent Triumphs and Tactical Brilliance
His latest victory (June 2025) against "lwazi_2004" was a masterclass in tactical finesse, ending in a swift checkmate after a meticulous buildup. Opening with the Reti Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack, tnthienn outmaneuvered his opponent with a blend of positional play and sudden strikes — proving once more why he is a nightmare for defenders.
Playing Persona
You could say thiệt Trần Như has the temperament of a calm storm: calm in early resignation rate at a mere 1.58%, but with a killer instinct during endgames (which he reaches in nearly 74% of his games).
His games typically stretch out longer when he’s winning, meaning the thrill is in the chase, and he thrives when navigating complex positions slowly squeezing his opponents dry.
Fun Fact
Despite the century of fierce calculation, tnthienn's greatest weapon might just be his humor — after all, who else could make the Modern Defense look so stylish and fun? His username tnthienn has silently ruled the online chess circuits like a mysterious grandmaster ninja, dropping unexpected moves that leave opponents wondering, “Did I just get outplayed or outwitted by a chess wizard disguised as a humble internet user?”
In Summary
Thiện Trần Như is not just a player but a chess artist and strategist with a devilish tactical mind and a relentless fighting spirit. Whether in bullets, blitz, or rapid games, tnthienn continues to impress, proving that behind every great move lies hours of dedication and a pinch of well-timed madness.
