ToreF

Player Profile: ToreF

Meet ToreF, a resilient chess enthusiast who navigates the 64 squares with a quirky blend of persistence and occasional flair. Since 2013, ToreF has been climbing, dipping, and climbing again on the rating ladder, mastering rapid and blitz formats with a creative streak that keeps opponents guessing (and sometimes laughing).

Career Highlights

• Blitz Battles: ToreF has played over 11,000 games under the proud banner of the secret opening, boasting a nearly 47.5% win rate—a respectable figure when you consider the chaos of blitz!
• Rapid Rumble: With more than 25,800 rapid games played, ToreF maintains close to a 47% win rate. An ace at adapting, especially in games that average about 70 moves to victory, proving stamina is a hidden weapon in their arsenal.
• Longest Winning Streak: An impressive 13 wins in a row! A reminder that when ToreF is on fire, the chessboard practically sizzles.

Playing Style

When it comes to style, ToreF does not quit early—only about 1.15% of games end with resignation before the dust settles. With a strong preference for deep, strategic battles, this player’s endgame frequency is almost 75%, which hints at either incredible patience or endless hope that one more pawn push could flip the game. White pieces enjoy a slight edge with a 48% win rate, but blacks stay competitive, winning nearly 46% of the time.

The average game for ToreF runs nearly 71 moves if they win and around 81 moves if they don’t—a testament to their stubborn will to fight till the very end, or perhaps just a fondness for long algebraic notation.

Tactical Prowess & Psychological Traits

When the chips are down, ToreF excels at comebacks, boasting a 76% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—so watch your back! With just a 2% rate of one-sided losses, they know how to keep their cool even when the position looks grim.

Speaking of cool, the psychological tilt factor sits at a modest 15, which is basically ToreF’s version of saying, “I get mad, but I’m still in control.” This player also shows a keen ability to adjust between rated and casual games, with a nearly 47% difference—probably because casual games bring out the fun and rated games bring out the beast!

Strengths & Quirks

• Early Bird Advantage: The best times to challenge ToreF are around 10 AM, 12 PM, and 4-6 AM. Perhaps they’re powered by coffee at these hours… or it's just their natural peak brainwave time.
• Day of the Week: Monday seems to be just their day with a 47.5% win rate. Could Mondays be their secret weapon?
• Secret Weapon Opening: The mysterious "Top Secret" opening choice has been ToreF’s steadfast companion over thousands of games, winning nearly half of all bouts with it. The details remain undisclosed, ensuring opponents are never quite sure what’s coming next.
• Known Opponents: Regular sparring partners like shroka85 and larilari102 have seen the highs and lows, with win rates fluctuating around the 40-80% mark. Friendly rivalries keep the fire alive!

Fun Facts

• Despite almost 16,000 rapid wins, ToreF has been known to channel their inner moody grandmaster with occasional losses that push their average moves per loss up.
• Even under time pressure, their blitz game shows zero wins early on but increasingly better performance over the years—talk about a slow but steady rocket!

ToreF may not yet be a super-GM or the next Magnus, but with such an impressive volume of games and a stubborn love for the endgame, this player embodies the true spirit of chess: endearing, relentless, and a little bit mysterious. So, if you come across ToreF in your next online chess match, prepare for a battle lasting well beyond the first 20 moves—and maybe a few laughs along the way.