Thomas Deflandre

Thomas Deflandre - The Chess Journeyman

Meet Thomas Deflandre, also known to his online friends as TomAMS, a chess player whose journey resembles an epic saga filled with triumphs, trials, and tactical twists.

A Rating Rollercoaster

Thomas began making waves in rapid chess around 2020, boasting a solid rating around 663 and steadily improving to a respectable 789 by 2025. Blitz battles have been more... adventurous. With a peak blitz rating of 836 in 2024 that later dipped to a humble 490 in 2025, TomAMS clearly knows how to keep the suspense alive!

Playing Style and Tempos

Known for his patience, Thomas often drags endgames out to a whopping average of 64 moves before sealing a win — an endurance test for both players and spectators alike. He’s not one to resign early, letting only about 3.8% of his games slip away prematurely. His white pieces magic happens more often than black, with a white win rate of 53.36%, fighting through setbacks with a stellar 100% win rate after losing pieces.

Tactical Prowess

Ever the resilient fighter, Thomas sports an impressive comeback rate of nearly 78%, proving that even after setbacks, he keeps calm under fire. His longest winning streak is a cool 7 games, and he currently rides a 3-game winning streak — momentum, beware!

Chess Clock Wizardry

Thomas’s best times to strike? Definitely weekdays Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with win rates nudging above 54%, and surprisingly, his peak hourly power moves happen at 22:00 — a perfect 100% win rate, maybe fueled by late-night snacks or a secret caffeine stash.

Opponent Chronicles

When facing off against frequent rivals like cipuya and jerealejas, Thomas flexes his skill with perfect 100% win records against many opponents — a testament to his strategic depth and possibly, a knack for remembering opponents’ coffee orders.

Psychological Quirks

Although his tilt factor sits relatively low at 8 — he doesn’t let frustration get in the way — Thomas does enjoy the healthy challenge of rated matches, showing a nearly 50% higher win rate over casual games. It seems the spotlight suits him just fine!

In the grand tournament of life (and chess), Thomas Deflandre is that steady player you root for: occasionally unpredictable yet consistently engaging, always ready to bounce back, and forever entertaining with his blend of strategy, grit, and a dash of chessboard charisma.