Meet tonoriko: The Chess Gladiator with a Wink
Once upon a chessboard, in the mysterious lands of 0s and 1s, emerged tonoriko, a player whose rapid and blitz games are as unpredictable as a cat on a keyboard. With a rapid rating climbing to a stellar 1896 and a blitz peak around 1803, tonoriko has certainly mastered the art of both speed and strategy.
Starting off in 2017 with a blitz rating of 1751, tonoriko swiftly leveled up through the years, proving to be an opponent who refuses to quietly resign. In fact, with an impressively low early resignation rate of only 0.82%, quitting early just isn't in the playbook.
Known for long, gripping battles (the average winning game clocks in at a hefty 72 moves), tonoriko clearly appreciates the slow and steady grind of a well-fought endgame—after all, 75.4% of their games go all the way, which is a testament to their resilience and stamina.
Speaking of resilience, if you manage to snatch a piece, don’t get your hopes up—tonoriko bounces back with 100% win rate after losing a piece. Comebacks are their specialty, boasting an amazing 83.44% rate of turning the tides. The phrase “never say die” was practically coined for players like tonoriko.
Strategically, tonoriko favors playing with the white pieces, sporting a solid 52.26% win rate, but black squares aren't left out either, with a respectable 47.49% win rate. Battles are challenging and intense, but tonoriko’s longest winning streak of 10 games (currently riding a streak of 7!) shows a consistency that few can match.
But beware the clock! tonoriko’s bullet games have a maximum rating peak of 1560—not world champion speed, but fast enough to leave many scrambling. With a mixed record in bullet and blitz games, and win rates balancing just under 50% in blitz, it’s clear that tonoriko keeps opponents guessing by the split second.
And the psychological angle? They tilt, but only mildly (an 11 tilt factor), proving they’re as human as the rest of us, though their rated vs. casual win difference shows the pressure sometimes gets to them—but nothing fatal.
Opponents beware: tonoriko’s war chest of victories includes a 100% win rate against numerous challengers (some might call it haunted territory), while a tiny few have escaped with draws or losses. Their top-secret opening repertoire keeps enemies on edge, with over 493 rapid games and nearly 1500 blitz games fought using this mysterious arsenal.
When not tearing up the virtual chessboards, tonoriko likely enjoys strategizing life’s puzzles, avoiding early resignations in real life, and sharpening that comeback spirit—because in both chess and life, giving up is never the move.
In summary: tonoriko is a tenacious, strategic, slightly unpredictable chess warrior who loves long fights, hates early quits, and has made a habit of coming back stronger after adversity. So, if you face tonoriko on the board, bring your best moves, your nerves of steel, and perhaps a coffee — you’re in for a marathon!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| demarujp | 16W / 1L / 0D | |
| verapitina | 2W / 9L / 0D | |
| plenilec | 3W / 6L / 1D | |
| dyeti1 | 3W / 5L / 1D | |
| coffeloveraustin | 3W / 4L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1538 | 1803 | 1896 | |
| 2020 | 1376 | 1727 | 1896 | |
| 2019 | 1529 | 1794 | 1695 | |
| 2018 | 1769 | 1654 | ||
| 2017 | 1751 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 127W / 100L / 11D | 116W / 107L / 11D | 77.3 |
| 2020 | 81W / 70L / 11D | 71W / 85L / 10D | 79.0 |
| 2019 | 118W / 82L / 11D | 99W / 87L / 21D | 72.1 |
| 2018 | 235W / 209L / 26D | 223W / 218L / 21D | 75.0 |
| 2017 | 17W / 9L / 0D | 12W / 13L / 3D | 81.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 228 | 110 | 104 | 14 | 48.2% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 147 | 88 | 56 | 3 | 59.9% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 108 | 55 | 46 | 7 | 50.9% |
| Czech Defense | 66 | 35 | 27 | 4 | 53.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 51 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 45.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 46 | 25 | 20 | 1 | 54.4% |
| Amazon Attack | 40 | 19 | 19 | 2 | 47.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 38 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 38 | 19 | 15 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 36 | 16 | 16 | 4 | 44.4% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 30 | 21 | 9 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 17 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 70.6% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 44.4% |
| Modern Defense | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Modern | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Scotch Game | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 58 | 38 | 17 | 3 | 65.5% |
| Philidor Defense | 52 | 26 | 20 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 41 | 19 | 19 | 3 | 46.3% |
| Czech Defense | 30 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 63.3% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 16 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 62.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 15 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 46.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Evans Gambit Accepted, 5.c3 | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Alekhine Defense | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 7 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |