Vlad Tomescu - International Master Extraordinaire
Vlad Tomescu, known in the chess circles as tomescuv, is an International Master recognized by FIDE. A virtuoso of the 64 squares, Vlad combines fierce tactical awareness with an endgame finesse that borders on wizardry—averaging over 75 moves per win! But don't be fooled by the long games; Vlad’s opponents often find themselves resigning or getting checkmated well before the clock runs out.
Emerging onto the blitz scene with a respectable 1641 rating, Vlad rocketed through the ranks, peaking at a blistering 2581 in March 2022. Known for his love of the "Top Secret" opening (yes, he’s keeping his cards very close to the chest), Vlad boasts just under a 50% winning rate in blitz, which is impressive given the tens of thousands of games he's logged. His blitz skills are nothing short of legendary, often outpacing opponents with rapid-fire moves and a tactical comeback rate of 88%, proving that falling behind is just a setup for an epic comeback.
Vlad's versatility shines in rapid chess as well, where his win rate climbs to a solid 75%. His favorite nemesis these days? The King's Indian Defense Samisch Gambit—and boy, does he know how to punish it, as witnessed in his most recent victory from June 1, 2025.
But every chess hero faces setbacks; Vlad’s most recent defeat was by resignation in a blitz game, reminding us all that even the brightest stars occasionally stumble. Yet with a longest winning streak of 17 games and currently enjoying a 9-game hot streak, Vlad Tomescu continues to blaze a trail through the competitive chess galaxy.
When not busy checkmating grandmasters or puzzling over the nuances of the Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation (where he enjoys a perfect 100% win rate), Vlad is likely experimenting with new strategies or charming his opponents with his surprisingly good-natured tilt factor of just 15%.