Profile Summary: Tom Roumbakos (TomRoumba)
Meet Tom Roumbakos, a rapidly evolving chess player with a flair for orchestrating tactical brilliance and a penchant for dramatic checkmates. Playing under the username TomRoumba, Tom's chess journey is anything but dull. From humble beginnings with a rapid rating around 236 in 2023, Tom has escalated to a blistering peak rapid rating of 1311 by mid-2025 — talk about a glow-up!
Chess Style and Strengths
Tom's style is a fascinating blend of resilience and calculated aggression. He is known for a high comeback rate of 71.47%, showing he’s not one to back down even after losing precious pieces. However, don't get him started on early resignations — his EarlyResignationRate sits at a modest 10%, meaning Tom fights for every pawn.
Average moves per win (about 54) vs. losses (around 43) suggest Tom prefers deep, strategic games to quick skirmishes. Not surprisingly, his best time to play is a somewhat spooky 3 AM — clearly when his chess brain is firing on all cylinders.
Opening Favorites
The Caro-Kann Defense is Tom’s playground, with nearly 300 rapid games logged. It’s a mixed bag here (winning 44.6% of the time), but Tom really shines in the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with a sweet 57.7% win-rate. Another favorite is the Scotch Game where he scores a respectable 58% wins. Clearly, Tom isn't shy about shaking hands with less popular or "Top Secret" openings — the mysterious opening of choice (no wrong moves if opponents can't read it, right?).
Game Highlights
Tom's recent victories often end with a flourish: remember the spectacular checkmate against PICCININNO-ARG in June 2025 using the Caro-Kann Defense? Tom demonstrated patience and positional mastery, culminating in a clean king hunt. On the flipside, even the best have off days — his losses often come down to tough endgames against determined opponents.
Playing Summary
- Overall Rapid record: 2269 wins, 2170 losses, 162 draws
- Blitz & Bullet Stats: Decent wins in faster formats, with peak blitz at 472 and bullet at 586
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games
- Longest Losing Streak: 14 games (everyone’s been there!)
Personality and Quirks
Tom’s psychological profile suggests a player who experiences tilt but keeps his cool well enough to stay competitive. He ticks along with nearly a 50% win rate playing with white pieces and a slightly lower but respectable figure with black. His love for long, strategic games means he’s clearly not in a rush — and in chess, patience often wins.
When not busy plotting rook moves or sacrificing pawns for positional advantage, Tom likely enjoys the quiet thrill of the 3 AM brain blitz, where creativity shoots through the roof. Bottom line: Tom Roumbakos is a determined, dynamic chess warrior who’s ready to keep surprising both opponents and fans with his tactical wizardry and relentless spirit.
Keep an eye on this rising star — Tom’s next move might just be a checkmate that leaves everyone speechless!
