Trym Sørsdal is a dedicated chess player known for his love of bullet chess and a solid foundation in blitz and rapid formats. Although not a grandmaster yet, Trym's journey through various time controls has shown steady improvement and commitment to the game.
Playing Style
Trym demonstrates a strong tactical awareness with a resilience that's evident in an impressive comeback rate of over 84%. He enjoys lengthy battles with an average of 66 moves per win and prefers steady, calculated play, often averaging captures around the 6th move. However, he's also known for a fair share of early resignations, showing he's not afraid to cut his losses when outplayed.
High Endgame Frequency: 75% of games reach the endgame
White pieces Win Rate: 48.8%
Black pieces Win Rate: 46%
Average Moves Per Win: 66
Average Moves Per Loss: 77
Strengths & Performance
Trym thrives in rapid chess with a strength-adjusted win rate of over 53% and holds a solid win rate in bullet and blitz games as well. His peak ratings highlight his growth:
Peak Rapid Rating: 1995 in April 2024
Peak Blitz Rating: 1883 in December 2024
Peak Daily Rating: 1903 in October 2023
Peak Bullet Rating: 1522 in May 2025
Trym’s preferred openings include the Caro-Kann Defense and the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation, with respectable win rates against strong opposition.
Notable Achievements
Accumulated 5957 wins in blitz and over 560 wins in daily games.
Strong record against frequent opponents like "thechessgrater" with a nearly even score.
Longest winning streak of 21 games.
Known for a tactical mindset with a 44.29% win rate after losing pieces, showcasing great fighting spirit.
Fun Facts
Trym's best time of day to play is remarkably early: 6 AM. The early bird catches the chess worm!
Despite a “Tilt Factor” of 13, he manages to keep his cool and keep returning to the board for more battles.
His games average more moves when he loses than when he wins, so he really doesn’t give up easily.
Trym, you've shown solid progress over the past several months with a strength adjusted win rate of approximately 52%. Notably, your rating has improved by 112 points over the last six months, showing consistent growth in your chess abilities.
Your 1-month rating trend slope of about 17.7 indicates positive recent form, while the 12-month trend slope of 16.25 reflects sustained improvement over the year. Keep up this steady climb!
Positives from Recent Wins
You are effectively employing solid opening systems like the Colle System and Caro-Kann Defense, as seen in your winning games. This gives you a good foundation to build your middlegame strategy.
Your games demonstrate good tactical awareness, converting small advantages into wins either by checkmate or opponent time forfeits.
Endgame technique appears promising, with instances of precise play under time pressure, such as the careful pawn advances leading to promotion in the game against Yan_Zabyvchivyy.
Areas to Improve from Recent Losses
Time management could be improved; some losses were due to running out of time. Practice managing your clock better, especially in bullet games.
In several losses, your opponents exploited weaknesses in pawn structure and missed defensive resources. Focus on improving your defensive tactics and pawn structure understanding to avoid tactical shots by opponents.
Watch out for openings where you face aggressive continuations, like the opposition playing ...Bg4 or early counterattacks. Consider studying responses to common aggressive lines against your preferred openings.
Opening Strategy Suggestions
Your openings include solid choices such as the Colle System and Caro-Kann Defense, which are reliable and suited for your level. To take your game further:
Study the typical plans and pawn breaks associated with your openings to deepen opening knowledge beyond move order memorization.
Explore variations that lead to open positions occasionally, to get experience with dynamic play and tactical battles.
Review common%20opponents games in your openings to anticipate and prepare for key lines they favor.
Next Steps for Improvement
Practice bullet and blitz time management, possibly setting incremental time controls that encourage quicker decision-making without sacrificing accuracy.
Analyze your losses in detail focusing on tactical mistakes and missed defensive chances to strengthen your pattern recognition.
Complement your opening study with endgame practice, as good endgame technique is crucial to convert advantages.
Consider using slow classical games occasionally to improve calculation and strategic understanding, which will benefit your faster games.
Keep it Up!
Your rating trajectory shows you are on the right path. Consistent study and smart practice will help you continue climbing the ranks. Good luck, Trym!
