Toni Vallès

Toni Vallès (aka tonivavi)

Meet Toni Vallès, a dedicated chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares has been a rollercoaster of stunning victories, unforgettable defeats, and an unwavering love for the game. With a peak Rapid rating of 1117 and Blitz rating soaring to an impressive 1058, Toni is no stranger to the battlefield of pawns and knights.

Toni's chess style is a curious blend of patience and tactical flair. Preferring to keep the game alive for an average of around 53 moves when winning, the games typically are not short and sweet but rather lengthy battles where kings dance perilously close to danger. Despite a tilt factor of 12 (yes, even knights and bishops get moody), Toni bounces back with a mighty comeback rate of over 66% — truly a resilient player!

One of Toni's favorite openings on the Rapid front is the Alekhine's Defense, with 167 games played and a close-to-even win rate of 46%. Meanwhile, in Blitz, the Indian Game Tartakower Attack has been quite fruitful, boasting an impressive 66.67% win rate over 36 games. Clearly, Toni likes to keep opponents guessing and off-balance.

Though victories and losses come almost neck-and-neck with more than 600 wins and nearly as many losses in both Rapid and Blitz formats, Toni’s love for the game shines brighter than any ELO number. From grinding out wins against familiar foes to learning from nail-biting defeats, playing chess is as much a mental marathon as a game of kings.

Off the board, Toni might just be the type who enjoys a good pun about “knights in shining armor” or laughs at how the pawn is often the unsung hero. Playing best in the early morning around 7 a.m., apparently when coffee and chess combine for maximum brainpower, Toni Vallès continues to push the boundaries of their chess journey, one calculated move at a time.

Recent Memorable Game

On June 1, 2025, Toni executed a swift checkmate against opponent “7ern”, delivering a smashing finish in just 21 moves in a King's Fianchetto Opening. It’s practical proof that persistence and strategy can check and mate any challenge — and yes, it was played with the username tonivavi!

Chess, after all, isn’t just a game — it’s Toni’s playground of endless possibilities.