Ismael Gimenez IM

Ismael Gimenez: The International Master with a Blitz of Brilliance

Known in the chess world as Tomytoteph, Ismael Gimenez has carved a niche as an International Master, a title granted by FIDE to those who don’t just play chess—they make it look like art (with a sprinkle of lightning speed). Born to challenge kings and queens alike, Ismael's chessboard battles are a thrilling spectacle of strategy, stamina, and the occasional daring gamble.

Career Highlights & Style

Ismael’s peak blitz rating skyrocketed to an impressive 2672 in April 2025, proving that when it comes to fast-paced chess, they are an unstoppable force. This master tactician boasts a win rate north of 58% in blitz, with an almost poetic stream of victories and a notorious longest winning streak of 20 games.

Whether calculating opening traps or navigating the trickiest endgames (which come up over 59% of the time in their games), Ismael thrives under pressure. And let’s be honest: with a comeback rate of over 69%, Ismael does not know the meaning of "giving up"—resilient enough to recover brilliantly after losing a piece, and often turning the tables before blink-and-you-miss-it moments.

Playing Preferences & Quirks

Fond of the shadows and swift strikes, this player has a slightly cheeky streak, often opting for early resignations about 33% of the time—because why drag a lost cause when you can conserve energy for the next thrilling duel?

Interestingly, Ismael’s best chess hours are a shade earlier than usual—a peak sharpness at 13:00—and thumbs tapping feverishly with a blazing 72% win rate at 14:00 hours. Opponents beware: that mid-day match could catch you napping!

The Numbers Game

• Blitz Record: 490 wins, 307 losses, 39 draws - with a robust 58.6% win rate
• Bullet Blitz Specialist: Streaks of supremacy with over 67% win rate and peak rating near 2590
• Rapid Games: A more serene battlefield with a cool 77% win rate over 26 games
• Known for tackling fierce rivals, often unshaken by the rising challenge

Most Memorable Game

On April 15, 2025, Ismael (as Tomytoteph) triumphed over a 2900+ rated opponent in a blistering 30-plus move blitz showdown featuring the dreaded Sicilian Defense—the Modern Polugaevsky Variation. The game ended when the opponent ran out of time, but not before witnessing Ismael’s finely tuned positional nerves and tactical finesse.

Behind the Scenes

When not enslaving chessboards, Ismael likely enjoys the thrill of keeping opponents guessing, possibly even considering if their brains can handle the heat of such mastery. Highly analytical, playfully stubborn, and a connoisseur of complex positions, Ismael’s passion fuels a career that’s as educational as it is entertaining.

So next time you meet Tomytoteph on the 64 squares, remember: you’re not just playing chess—you’re in a grandmaster’s arena where every move could be lethal, witty, or downright cheeky.