Thiago Seijy

Thiago Seijy - The Rapid Riddler of the Chessboard

Meet Thiago Seijy, also known as tseijy in the chess arena—a cunning strategist with a penchant for rapid play and an unyielding spirit. Thiago is not your everyday chess player; with a peak rapid rating of 654 achieved in February 2025, he thrives in lightning-fast encounters that keep both opponents and spectators on the edge of their seats.

Born to shake up the kings and queens in the kingdom of 64 squares, Thiago's playing style is a cocktail of sharp tactical awareness and occasional early resignations (because sometimes, why drag it out?). His comeback rate is a whopping 61.82%, proving that when the chips are down, he's more likely to claw his way back from the brink than fold quietly. With an average game length of about 59 moves for wins, patience is his secret weapon, even in rapid formats.

Thiago's opening repertoire shows a curious mix – a fan favorite is the King's Pawn Opening with a win rate hovering just above 50%. He is known to dabble in the Nimzowitsch Defense - Scandinavian Advance Variation, which boasts a respectable 55% win rate. However, like any mortal, some lines give him pause, such as the Scandinavian Defense with a modest 36% win success, proving even grandmasters have their kryptonite.

A chessboard tactician who can turn the tides, Thiago's psychological profile reveals a tilt factor of 9—meaning he’s mostly cool under pressure but might have the occasional “Oh no, not again” moment. His best time to strike opponents down? Around 8 AM sharp — a morning warrior ready to conquer before coffee break.

Record and Rivalries

With over 669 wins in rapid games and a nearly even split between wins and losses, Thiago's competitive spirit shines through. His most played opponents include lill-big and masterm2605, against whom he's had some epic battles — occasionally losing, but just as often clinching victory. Notably, he sports a 100% win rate against thesang95 and several others, striking fear into many usernames around the chess globe.

Highlights & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 11 games. Talk about a hot streak!
• Longest losing streak: 9 games. Even chess warriors have their off days.
• Prefers to wield his might in Rapid time control, but dabbles in blitz, bullet, and daily too.
• Checkmates win roughly 286 times—because sometimes, a swift checkmate is the best insult.
• Resignation rate: He’s been known to bow out gracefully at times (or maybe to save face).

Signature Victory

In a recent clash against QuangVinhCao, Thiago showcased his aggressive prowess in a game starting with the classic King's Pawn Opening. The game ended with a stunning checkmate at move 44 – a fitting finale for a tactician who never gives up the fight until the last queen falls.

If chess was a marathon, Thiago would be the unpredictable runner who sprints, stumbles, but always finishes strong—sometimes with a victory dance on the 64 squares.

Trivia

When not plotting his next onslaught on the chessboard, Thiago’s brain might be busy crafting the perfect GIF for "Checkmate in 3 moves." Because life’s too short for boring chess!

Keep an eye on tseijy, the rollercoaster master of the chess clock. 🎢♟️