About Tomaszkor
Tomaszkor is a spirited online chess player known for preferring Rapid games — the time control that lets tactics breathe and blunders sting. A practical tactician with a penchant for long, decisive fights, Tomaszkor blends stubborn endgame play with sudden comebacks. Peak Rapid strength: 1229 (2022-08-31). For a quick visual of recent Rapid form, see this mini-chart: .
Playing Style & Strengths
Tomaszkor loves the marathon over the sprint. Most wins and losses stretch to the mid-50s in moves, endgames are common, and patience often pays off:
- Endgame frequency is high — roughly 56% of games reach late stages.
- Average decisive game length ≈ 55 moves (so bring snacks).
- Comback specialist — a comeback rate around 63% means never count out Tomaszkor.
- Psychology: Tilt factor ~36 (yes, sometimes the inner coach needs a coffee).
- Best time to catch peak play: around 23:00 (midnight magic).
Favorite Openings & Trends
Tomaszkor experiments a lot, but certain systems keep coming back. He often plays both quirky and classical lines, and the stats show some real favourites:
- Philidor Defense — a frequent battleground where he mixes solidity with surprise (Philidor Defense).
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling — surprisingly successful with a ~60% win rate as White.
- Scandinavian Defense — strong conversion rate (~59% win rate).
- QGA: 3.e3 c5 — a reliable QGA variation Tomaszkor returns to often.
- Sicilian when playing Rapid — small sample, big results (Sicilian Defense).
Career Highlights & Head-to-Head
Over thousands of games across time classes, Tomaszkor has built memorable streaks and rivalries. Notable streaks include a longest winning run of 20 games and a humbling longest losing run of 36 — proof that chess is a roller coaster.
- Longest winning streak: 20 games.
- Longest losing streak: 36 games.
- Most-played opponents: misha6923, kaniskogel2, ahmadabbaspour.
- Strength-adjusted Rapid win profile is excellent — Rapid is where Tomaszkor shines statistically.
Notable Game (sample)
A short Rapid-style miniature showing tactical intent and practical advantage. Replay here:
For a recent duel against a frequent rival, check: View Game.
Fun Facts
- Preferred time control: Rapid — comfortable, tactical, decisive.
- Average first capture occurs around move 5 to 6 — Tomaszkor likes to get the middle game rolling.
- Playstyle quirk: high rates of queen checks — expect dramatic queen sorties.
- When playing lower-rated opponents, win rate climbs markedly — a pragmatic grinder.
Want to Follow or Challenge?
Tomaszkor is a username to look for in Rapid lobbies. Fancy a game or want to study openings together? Challenge late in the evening for best results (23:00 is peak). Opponents to study: misha6923, kaniskogel2, ahmadabbaspour.