The Bullet Machine
Tiago Pereira Rodrigues, known online as Tpros, is a National Master who treats bullet chess like a competitive sport and a cardio workout all in one. His preferred time control is bullet, and the numbers prove it: over 66,000 bullet games, a peak bullet rating of 2912, and a longest winning streak of 34 games. He also survived a 48-game losing streak, which means he either has incredible mental resilience or simply refuses to close the app.
The Amar Gambit Devotee
While most players stick to mainline theory, Tpros has built his empire on chaos. His true love is the <Amar Gambit>, which he has played more than 8,000 times in bullet alone. When he wants to confuse opponents with a more "positional" surprise, he switches to the <Nimzo-Larsen Attack>. The result is a repertoire that makes database programmers weep and keeps his opponents guessing from move one.
Rivalries and Ruts
Every grinder needs a worthy foe, and Tpros found one in <Leo Bispo>. The two have faced each other 954 times, with Tpros holding a razor-thin edge: 471 wins, 426 losses, and 57 draws. That is practically a lifelong friendship built on mutual respect and repeated premove traps. He has also crossed swords with other regulars like gmjoey1, bad_left_hook, and physiotherapist, but none have quite matched the epic saga with bm_on_icc.
Life Lessons from the Clock
If Tpros has taught us anything, it is that the game is never over until the flag falls. His comeback rate sits at a remarkable 85.81%, and he wins 43.44% of the time even after losing a piece. He plays at all hours, but his best results come around 20:00, suggesting he functions best when the rest of the world is making dinner. With an average of roughly 90 moves per game, he is also a master of squeezing every last drop of clock and material. Tpros is not just a player; he is an endurance athlete with a chessboard.