rato22cego

Player Profile: rato22cego (aka "tow4")

Meet tow4, a blitz enthusiast with a rollercoaster rating journey that screams "never a dull moment." Peaking at a respectable 238 in blitz as recently as May of 2025, tow4 has proven resilience in the chaotic dance of lightning-fast games—winning 186 and losing 236 battles out of 432 blitz duels. Not the worst, not the king, but definitely a fierce contender who knows how to shake the board.

When not blitzing, tow4 dabbles in rapid chess with a bit of a love-hate relationship. Once soaring as high as 577 in early 2022, recent times have been humbler, hovering around the low 300s. With an overall rapid record of 121 wins to 143 losses (and 13 draws), tow4 is no stranger to both thrilling comebacks and humbling defeats.

Opening Repertoire: The Quirky Explorer

tow4 isn’t afraid to take a stroll through less-traveled theory woods. The Van 't Kruijs Opening is a particular favorite in blitz, boasting an impressive 61% win rate—clearly a spicy weapon to catch opponents off guard. However, the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation is more like the wild west, with a modest 24% win rate indicating there might be a few too many shootouts lost.

In rapid play, tow4 shows a liking for the Queen's Pawn Opening variants, including the Chigorin Variation (61%) and the Horwitz Defense (71%). Classic lines with a twist of tactical flair, perfectly fitting a player who knows when to dance and when to charge.

Fighting Spirit & Style

An early-resignation rate near 16% suggests tow4 isn’t shy about throwing in the towel when things get rough—a practical choice rather than stubborn endurance. The average moves per win (~40) and loss (~38) hint at a preference for well-fought battles rather than quick skirmishes.

Notably, the comeback rate is a bold 68%, indicating that even in the face of adversity, tow4 fights tooth and nail to claw back victories. Moral of the story: never count this player out until the king falls.

Psychological & Timing Insights

Tick-tock goes the chess clock—tow4 thrives in slots like 10:00 AM and late evenings around 9-11 PM with win rates often above 50%. Oddly, 6 AM is a brutal time to play, clocking in at 0% wins—perhaps morning coffee is a necessary fragility.

A tilt factor of 6 reveals occasional frustrations, but with a rated versus casual win difference of 43%, it’s clear that when the stakes are high, tow4 rises to the challenge. Just don’t mention losing opening theory!

Recent Battles: Victories and Defeats

tow4's latest wins are textbook examples of tactical pressure and resilience. Against "achillesrunning," a swift center game forced a resignation after just four moves. Another recent triumph featured a crisp resignation victory over "xzen0w," showcasing sharp opening preparation and quick exploitation.

Losses come hard and sometimes in wild fashion—case in point: a game lost to "rrrraaajjjaaaa" after 28 gritty moves and a game abandonment. It’s clear tow4 battles tenaciously but sometimes pays the price for adventurous play.

Final Thoughts

tow4, aka rato22cego, is a spirited chess warrior—fluent in the language of openings both popular and obscure, a fighter with notable comebacks, and a player who manages to entertain the chess gods by mixing grit with flair. Whether rocking the board at 10 AM or grinding out a night session, this chess persona is always ready for the next move, the next game, and the next glorious or humbling adventure on the 64 squares.

May your pawns promote and your blunders be merciful, tow4!