Thomas Rendle (Trendle) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Thomas Rendle, a chess wizard who wears the title of International Master with pride — and perhaps a hint of humility, but mostly pride. Also known in the online chess world by the cunning pseudonym Trendle, Thomas has battled countless pawns, knights, and queens across some of the most intense blitz and bullet battlegrounds known to humankind (and human-computer hybrids).
Rating Rollercoaster & Statistical Sorcery
Since emerging onto the scene back in 2007, Thomas's blitz rating soared from modest beginnings to a near-legendary peak of 2789 in April 2020. But don’t call it a plateau — no, our hero is a relentless seeker of victory, bringing an impressive 64.92% win rate in blitz games and a staggering 68.83% in bullet chess, proving he’s not just fast with his fingers, but also with his brain.
He's logged thousands of games, with a total of over 2700 blitz wins and an astonishing 3450 bullet wins. If chess were a video game, Thomas would be a top-tier speedrunner with a record for "Most Consecutive Wins" (he once stormed through 33 straight victories without mercy).
Playing Style: The Tactical Magician
Famed for his laser-like tactical awareness, Thomas has an exceptional 83.83% comeback rate — yes, he turns losing positions around like a chess Houdini. His psychological stamina is noteworthy with a relatively low tilt factor of 11, meaning he’s only occasionally frustrated by the game (and then channeling it into fierce comebacks).
Endgames? He loves them — with 76.89% endgame frequency, Thomas shows that the game isn't over till the last pawn crosses the finish line. And his average moves per win (~71) suggest battles fought with patience, precision, and sometimes, just a touch of wizardry.
Victories and Laments
While no player is invincible, Thomas’s recent games reveal his knack for provoking resignations, checkmates, or time-pressure-induced defeats — a testament to his oppressive playing style. One of his most recent wins came by resignation in a French Defense Normal Variation match, showcasing his mastery of complex openings, while his losses are humble lessons in Dutch Defense Hopton Attack, reminding viewers that even masters sometimes fall victim to an unpredictable pawn push.
Off The Board
When not engulfed in deep thought over the 64 squares, Thomas presumably enjoys explaining complex chess strategies in a way that even a pawn could understand, or perhaps indulging in a chess pun or two — after all, with a username like Trendle, wit and style must be part of the package. Online opponents beware: not only is the International Master formidable, but they are known for making the chessboard a thrilling arena of fun, grit, and unyielding resolve.