Ariel Nicolas Tokman (TokChess)
Title: FIDE Master
Meet Ariel Nicolas Tokman, known in the chess world as TokChess, a formidable FIDE Master with a flair for blitz battles and a penchant for dazzling endgames. A strategic wizard whose games rarely end before the 70th move, Ariel treats chess like a marathon - slow, steady, but fiercely competitive.
Rating & Stats
Tokman’s blitz peak rating soared to an impressive 2658 in April 2024, a level where pawns tremble in fear and knights dance with elegance. Not to be outdone, in bullet chess, Ariel hit a peak of 2579 and showed lightning-fast reflexes. Rapid chess? A perfect 2508 rating proves quick thinking and solid fundamentals go hand in hand.
With over 2047 wins in blitz games alone, and a current winning streak of 8 games, Tokman isn’t just a player; they’re a storm on 64 squares. Their comeback rate of nearly 89% highlights a fighter’s spirit—losing a piece doesn’t mean losing heart.
Playing Style & Opening Arsenal
Known for an exceptionally low early resignation rate of just 0.36%, Tokman battles until the bitter end, averaging around 89 moves in victorious games—because who likes quickies?
With the white pieces, they shine just under 50% win rate, and with black, they’re a tough nut holding nearly 46% wins.
Opening choices? A curious mix:
- London System: A favorite weapon in blitz with a respectable 58% win rate.
- Philidor Defense (Hanham Lion Variation): Where Tokman really prowls, boasting a near 60% success rate.
- Trompowsky Attack: Catching opponents off guard with a 58% win rate.
Mood & Psychology
With a tilt factor of 9, Tokman stays cool most of the time — but hey, even FIDE Masters are human. Their best time to strike? Around 2 PM, when the brain is at peak sharpness, coffee kicks in, and the kings start trembling.
Notable Games & Rivalries
Tokman recently delivered a magnificent checkmate in an English Opening Kings English Variation that would make even Kasparov nod with approval. Facing opponents like kaleandmushrooms and x-3704738925 multiple times (16 and 15 games respectively), Tokman showcases endurance and adaptability in fierce rivalries.
Fun Facts
- Can out-blitz opponents faster than you can say “en passant”
- Rarely resigns early—expect a battle to the last pawn
- Owns a psychological chess arsenal with a stellar comeback rate of 88.57%
Ariel is not just a chess player—they're a tactician, a fighter, and sometimes, a finisher of games so pretty, you almost forget your king is about to get checkmated.