Tostike

Chess Player Profile: Tostike

Meet Tostike, a determined chess adventurer navigating the vast battlefield of 64 squares with a spirit as lively as their rating fluctuations! Currently hovering around a solid 800-810 in Daily ratings, Tostike’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster—peaking at a respectable 1070 in May 2024 before settling into a steady groove of strategic learning and occasional surprises.

Playing Style & Strengths

With an average game length flirting with 60+ moves, Tostike clearly enjoys the endgame dance, showing great persistence and a love for the long haul. An impressive 63.9% comeback rate tells us that even when down a piece, Tostike refuses to wave the white flag easily, making opponents sweat until the very last move.

Favorite openings? Tostike’s repertoire is as diverse as a buffet, dabbling with Philidor Defense, King’s Pawn Opening variations, and shines brightest with the Queen’s Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation and Caro-Kann Defense, both boasting perfect win records. Conversely, the King’s Pawn Opening King's Knight Variation has proven to be a tricky puzzle... with no wins yet but no shortage of learning opportunities.

Battle Record & Opponents

Across many fierce battles, Tostike has accumulated 36 wins, 62 losses, and 4 draws in daily games—stats that don’t tell the whole story of unwavering enthusiasm and growth. The player enjoys testing skills against frequent foes like marcusmaximus and biezke, keeping the rivalry alive with a near 50% win rate against some and 100% against kenarie, proving Tostike can turn the tide when the stars align.

When to Catch Tostike at Their Best?

Early risers take note: the magic hour for Tostike is around 4 AM, where their win rate hits a dazzling 100%! Weekends are also prime time, with Sundays and Saturdays being especially fruitful days for victories. Perhaps the chessboard is their secret breakfast nook for inspiration.

Quirks & Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 3 games (consistency in small doses!)
• Longest losing streak: a humbling 10 games—but hey, every phoenix must burn to rise!
• Sometimes admits defeat early with just under 5% early resignation rate—strategic retreats are part of the game.
• Checkmate wins: 9; resignations secured: 22; timeout wins: 5 (speed meets guts!)

Highlight Game

On May 6, 2025, Tostike delivered a thrilling victory against rikmuijtjens in a Center Game Accepted (C22). After a well-paced battle over 26 moves, Tostike forced a resignation, demonstrating a keen eye for tactical opportunities and patience under pressure. Replay the game here.

Summary

Tostike is the quintessential determined underdog of the chess world, mixing stubborn resilience with flashes of brilliance and a dash of humor that every player needs. With an ever-growing experience bank and a fondness for character-rich openings, this player embodies the joy of chess beyond the rating numbers.

Expect great things on the horizon—and occasional (friendly) grumbles at the chessboard!