Tom O'Donnell - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Tom O'Donnell, the chess warrior famously known online as tomohawk52. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Tom’s journey from casual player to a strategic beast on the chessboard is nothing short of legendary.
Tom’s rapid rating skyrocketed from a humble 1153 in 2013 to an impressive 2193 by 2023—a trajectory that’s as relentless as his longest winning streak of 46 games (yes, 46!). His blitz and bullet performances are equally fearsome, boasting a win rate over 73% in blitz and a flawless 100% in bullet games. Opponents beware: facing Tom means facing a formidable tactician with the patience of a saint and the cunning of a cheeky chess hawk.
His playing style? A cocktail of fearless attacks, endgame finesse (nearly 44% endgame frequency), and the occasional swift resignation—because why drag out a lost cause when you can channel that energy into your next crushing victory? Not to mention, Tom’s psychological resilience shines bright with a 58% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. It seems giving up material just fuels his fiery counterattacks.
When it comes to favorites, Tom doesn't reveal his opening secrets—the Top Secret opening vibe suits him just fine. His opponents, ranging from fierybishop to komodo10, have learned the hard way that Tom’s win rate is nothing short of terrifying (with many opponents seeing defeat 100% of the time).
Off the board, Tom might be skeptical of mornings—the numbers speak for themselves with particularly low win rates around noon and early afternoon—but come evening, he’s a near unstoppable force, especially at 9 PM with a win rate over 90%! Time of day clearly influences the mastery of this chess hawk.
In short, Tom O'Donnell is not just any player; he is a relentless strategist who turns the chessboard into his hunting ground and checkmates into trophies. If chess had a mascot, Tom’s spirit animal would probably be a clever hawk, circling, waiting for that perfect moment to swoop in and win.