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Tom4462

Playing Since: 2021-04-03 (Active)

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Daily: 669
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 750
198W / 178L / 23D
Blitz: 615
453W / 431L / 29D
Bullet: 274
328W / 367L / 9D

Player Profile: Tom4462

Meet Tom4462, the chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares has been anything but ordinary. Starting off quietly in 2021 with a modest Rapid rating around 461, Tom quickly dove into the blitz and bullet waters by 2023, taking on foes with the tenacity of a chess knight who refuses to be trapped.

Although Tom's ratings have fluctuated—boasting a blitz high of 710 and a rapid peak of a staggering 868—like a rollercoaster designed by a grandmaster, this player shows resilience in every game. Bullet bursts are a bit wild: from a high of 674 down to a challenging 313 in 2025, proving that speed chess sometimes resembles a frantic dance with the clock.

Interestingly, Tom rocks a Top Secret opening style across all formats—perhaps a clever nod to true chess espionage, or just a refusal to reveal their secrets. This mysterious approach has granted Tom a nearly 50% win rate in Rapid games and close to 47% in Blitz matches. There's even a perfect 100% in Daily chess, but hey, that was only one game, so maybe the universe just loves Tom that day.

When the chips are down, Tom is a comeback king with a remarkable 56.7% comeback rate and an impeccable 100% win rate after losing a piece. This player might lose, but surrender is not in their vocabulary — except for the early resignation rate sitting at a modest 11%, which probably means Tom knows when to cut losses and save brain cells for the next battle.

Speaking of style, Tom's average winning games last around 50 moves — a marathon of mental endurance — showing a love for endgame drama (over 44% frequency). The player’s psychological tilt factor is kept low at 10, which is impressive considering the chaos of fast-paced bullet chess.

Tom4462 shows tactical wizardry as well, crushing many opponents (including favorites like jdepetrillo, andikaska, and hsamada) with clean 100% win records. Yet, a few rivals still keep Tom on their toes, like “hasanbayr,” who has a perfect record against Tom—proof that every champion has their kryptonite.

Available mostly on Tuesday and Thursday chess nights, Tom shines especially in the morning hours around 9 AM and 8 AM, where their winning rates approach 58%. If chess were a video game, Tom4462 would be that elusive player grinding XP at weird hours while the rest sleep.

In summary: Tom4462 is a determined, nearly secretive, and occasionally unpredictable chess warrior who manages to blend comebacks with a dash of mystery and a sprinkle of humor. Opponents beware—whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, this player prefers not just to play, but to play brilliantly.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Tom4462!

Great job racking up wins and pushing your rating toward the 500 + mark. I reviewed your last few games (including your nice 21.Qxg8# miniature and the tough time-forfeit vs. hasanbayr). Here’s some feedback to help you climb further.

What you’re doing well

  • Fighting spirit – you rarely shy away from complications and you’re willing to sacrifice material for initiative.
  • Fast tactical vision – the mate in your win against Andikaska shows you can spot direct shots quickly when pieces are already active.
  • Practical castling – in most games you manage to castle by move 10, which already puts you ahead of many beginners.

Main improvement areas

  1. Opening discipline
    • Early queen sorties (2.Qf3, 3.Qf5, etc.) invite easy targets for …forks and loss of tempo.
    • Try a simple, principle-based repertoire: Italian Game (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 3.Bc4) as White and the Scandinavian (1.e4 d5) or Pirc setup you like as Black.
    • Rule of thumb: Develop knights and bishops, castle, connect rooks, then consider queen adventures.
  2. Tactical safety
    • Several losses stem from overlooked one-move threats (e.g. 7.Ng5?? allowing …Bxd1). Train daily tactics: 10–15 puzzles focusing on pins, forks and discovered attacks.
    • Before every move, do a 3-second “hang-piece check”: “What is my opponent attacking? What will be en prise after I move?”
  3. Time management
    • Three recent games were lost on the clock. Add an extra glance at the clock every 3 moves.
    • Experiment with 5 + 3 blitz so every move buys you a small time refund.
  4. Endgame conversion
    • When up material (e.g. the exchange-up vs. Ekaterishka) simplify: trade queens, activate king, push passers.
    • Study the “Lucena” and “Philidor” rook endgames; they occur surprisingly often even at beginner level.

Quick drill plan (2-week cycle)

  • Day 1-5: 15 tactics / day + 2 games of 10 + 5, analyse without engine first.
  • Day 6-7: Watch one 10-minute video on opening basics; create a 10-move personal opening sheet.
  • Week-end: Play a longer 15 + 10 game; annotate key moments where you felt uncertain.

Stats & motivation corner

Your personal best so far: 710 (2025-02-24). Keep an eye on these trend charts as you apply the tips:

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Exercise from your own game

Black to move and punish 6.Bb5? from your latest win:

Try to find the continuation before checking the answer in your game!

Next milestone

Aim for a stable 600 blitz rating by focusing on clean development and blunder-free play. Small, consistent improvements will stack up fast.

Good luck and enjoy the journey!
– Your Chess Coach 🤖



🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 273 495 750 669
2024 538 572
2023 452 568 575
2021 461
Rating by Year2021202320242025750273YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 309W / 343L / 18D 331W / 327L / 12D 52.5
2024 15W / 17L / 4D 20W / 14L / 2D 54.3
2023 61W / 33L / 6D 42W / 48L / 7D 54.1
2021 15W / 20L / 2D 19W / 14L / 1D 39.1

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 189 96 89 4 50.8%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 57 18 36 3 31.6%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 35 18 17 0 51.4%
Scandinavian Defense 34 21 12 1 61.8%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 24 9 14 1 37.5%
French Defense 24 10 12 2 41.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 24 15 9 0 62.5%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 24 9 14 1 37.5%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 20 7 13 0 35.0%
Elephant Gambit 18 7 10 1 38.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 149 63 84 2 42.3%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 83 36 45 2 43.4%
Amar Gambit 53 28 25 0 52.8%
Scandinavian Defense 35 12 23 0 34.3%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 30 13 17 0 43.3%
Barnes Defense 22 12 10 0 54.5%
East Indian Defense 22 9 13 0 40.9%
Alekhine Defense 20 14 6 0 70.0%
Dresden Opening: The Goblin 20 11 8 1 55.0%
French Defense 16 3 13 0 18.8%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 46 19 25 2 41.3%
Amar Gambit 40 23 13 4 57.5%
Czech Defense 37 21 15 1 56.8%
Barnes Defense 35 18 14 3 51.4%
Australian Defense 33 16 14 3 48.5%
Amazon Attack 23 12 11 0 52.2%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 20 6 13 1 30.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 17 10 5 2 58.8%
Scandinavian Defense 15 6 9 0 40.0%
Bishop's Opening 15 8 6 1 53.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense: Exchange Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 3
Losing 10 0
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