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.
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
- 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. - 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?” - 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. - 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:
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
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| r3dd4wg | 8W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| xl-d | 2W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| gulaxy01 | 3W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| pumptit | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| fenelonpires | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 273 | 495 | 750 | 669 |
| 2024 | 538 | 572 | ||
| 2023 | 452 | 568 | 575 | |
| 2021 | 461 |
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 |