Tobias Kölle - International Master of Chess
Tobias Kölle, known in the chess world as Tobias_Koelle, is an International Master who combines deep strategic insight with a dash of bullet-speed bravado. With a peak bullet rating soaring above 3100 and blitz rating flirting with 3100 as well, Tobias is a formidable force on the 64 squares, no matter the clock speed.
Starting from humble beginnings in 2021 with a bullet rating around 2200, Tobias has rocketed through the ranks like a well-aimed queen’s gambit, demonstrating resilience and a knack for comebacks — boasting a comeback rate of nearly 80%! His games are rich in endgames, with an impressive 79% frequency, proving he doesn't just start strong but finishes like a grandmaster in the making.
A specialist in the Top Secret opening (his term for a wildly successful go-to), he boasts a 60% win rate over nearly 7,400 bullet games. His secret weapons also include razor-sharp lines like the Reti Opening Nimzo Larsen Variation and Van 't Kruijs Opening, winning close to 90% of those skirmishes. If openings were a buffet, Tobias’s plate would be piled high with exotic specialties — and he eats them for breakfast.
Off the board, Tobias has a fun psychological twist: his absolute best time to play is at 1 AM — when mere mortals are asleep, Tobias_Koelle is busy crushing opponents with a win rate of 100% in that ghostly hour. But beware the 14% tilt factor; even this chess titan has moments when the pawns just don’t cooperate.
Notable Matches
One of his recent triumphs includes a spectacular victory by resignation against "VortexBeast" in June 2025, showcasing his patient buildup and precise technique in a Catalan Opening showdown. Conversely, even Tobias’s reign isn’t unshakeable, as his latest losses remind us that even the best sometimes run out of time or face a well-prepared challenger.
Stats at a Glance
- Peak Bullet Rating: 3191 (Feb 2025)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 3101 (Mar 2025)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2664 (Aug 2022)
- Longest Winning Streak: 37 games (talk about a hot streak!)
- Win Rate Against Lower Rated Opponents: An impressive 71%
- Typical Game Length: Around 84 moves, proving Tobias likes to wrestle his opponents into submission
In short, Tobias Kölle is the kind of player who treats chess like a marathon—with the mental stamina to blaze through every phase and the humor to keep it fun. Whether breezing through bullet bouts at breakneck pace or navigating slow, strategic rapids, Tobias is a name chess enthusiasts are sure to remember... or fear, if you’re on the other side of the board.