José Tomás González Sánchez (username: TOMRLV)
José Tomás González Sánchez, also known in the chess world by his enigmatic username TOMRLV, is a player who dances gracefully with the sixty-four squares—but sometimes steps on his own pawns. With a peak rapid rating touching 1101 and a persistent passion that shows in over 7,000 rapid games, José Tomás embodies dedication and resilience in the battlefield of kings and queens.
Chess Journey & Style
Starting out at a modest rating under 800, José Tomás has seen his Rapid rating fluctuate between 695 and 1101 over the years 2021 to 2025. Despite the ups and downs—like a knight caught in a loop—he averages about 900+ and plays on average 62 moves when the victory flag waves in his favor. Losses tend to be longer battles, averaging nearly 70 moves, proving that José Tomás doesn’t give up easily.
His playing style is marked by a love for endgames, occurring in nearly 67.5% of his games, and he boasts a spectacular comeback rate of 75.76%—the kind of fighter who smiles and says, "You lost a piece? Watch this!" Indeed, his win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%, so opponents beware: early gains might just be illusions.
Game Modes & Records
José Tomás primarily excels in Rapid chess, with a colossal 3,267 wins versus 3,283 losses and 319 draws—a near-perfect balance of triumph and tragedy. Blitz and Bullet modes remain more of an experimental playground, with only a handful of games sprinkled in and more losses than wins, but hey, everyone needs a few comic reliefs.
Remarkably, his longest winning streak stretches to a neat 12 games, and he’s currently riding a winning streak of 2, proving that good things come to those who keep playing.
Opponents & Rivalries
Among his frequent adversaries, gonzalezcumplidojosetomas has been a recurring figure with 33 clashes—a battle almost ancestral in intensity. Not afraid of new challenges, José Tomás maintains a mixed record against windy_peaks (only 27.27% wins, oof!) and enjoys decent success over salvatorecaldarella with a 71.43% winning ratio.
Quirks & Trivia
- Likes to play at odd hours; his peak win rate is around 11 PM with a cozy 52.5% success rate!
- Prefers white pieces slightly, boasting a 48.94% win rate as white compared to 46.09% with black.
- His early resignation rate is a humble 3.71%—so he’s stubborn enough to fight till the bitter end.
- Ps: José Tomás has a tilt factor of 11. So, yes, sometimes the rook goes rogue after a blunder or two.
To summarize, José Tomás González Sánchez is a compelling mix of perseverance, tactical flair, and a pinch of endearing stubbornness—the perfect cocktail for a chess enthusiast destined to keep pushing pawns, delivering forks, and occasionally swearing at the board in Spanish.
Keep an eye on TOMRLV: he’s proof that chess isn’t just about rating; it’s about the love of the game and the laughter in between the checkmates.
