Namikaze Frank (aka Toushin)
Meet Namikaze Frank, a blitz virtuoso whose chess journey resembles a rollercoaster ride through the realm of pawns and knights. Although his rating peaks at a modest 1347 in blitz and a rapid high of 1636, his real strength lies in resilience (and an impressive 74% comeback rate). No one resigns early on Frank’s watch — at least not without a fight!
Playing Style & Stats
Frank’s preferred battleground is blitz, where he has battled through over 4,000 games with a win rate hovering around 49%. Despite a love-hate relationship with bullet chess (with a win rate struggling around 10%), rapid and daily games show a tactical thinker who practices patience and strategic endgames, averaging almost 64 moves per win.
His favorite opening? The Italian Game and its kin, demonstrating a refined taste for classical moves peppered with sneaky surprises. Kings Pawn variations get a special shoutout, boasting a commendable 70% win rate. If your opening is "Top Secret," beware — Toushin's results here are a near-even split, making it anyone’s game.
Psychological Warfare
Frank is no stranger to tilt (with a tilt factor of 13), but don't mistake that for weakness. He shines brightest at the crack of dawn (his best time to play is around 4:00 AM), catching his opponents sleepy and off-guard. His strategic mindset means he frequently edges out opponents after a lost piece — a tough comeback warrior indeed!
Recent Highlights
Just recently, Toushin dazzled the chessverse with a cunning victory in the Italian Game — sacrificing bishops and sacrificing time to seize the win by timeout against harshy77. Another masterpiece saw him delivering a checkmate with a deadly Caro-Kann variation, proving that his endgame knows no mercy.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 8 games — because sometimes, the stars align.
- Average moves per win explode at nearly 64, proving Frank enjoys a good long think — or maybe just a long coffee break!
- His loss streaks can stretch up to 13, but don’t worry — he bounces back with a vengeance.
- If you face him on a Sunday or Saturday, tread carefully — his weekend win-rate approaches a respectable 50%.
In a nutshell, Namikaze Frank (Toushin) is the kind of player who might lose you a pawn but never the fight — with plenty of flair, endurance, and the occasional blunder that keeps the game spicy.
