Tshepo365: The Chess Chronicles
Meet Tshepo365, a tenacious chess enthusiast navigating the 64 squares with a unique blend of grit, humor, and a dash of unpredictability. Like their name suggests, Tshepo365 plays like it's a daily affair — sometimes victorious, sometimes a bit less so, but always with a story to tell.
Rating Rollercoaster
From a Blitz peak of 1040 in 2024, Tshepo365 has steadily clawed their way back up to a respectable 705 in 2025, showing there's no giving up in their playbook. Daily chess sees a bit more challenge with ratings dipping from 757 to 567, possibly due to intense battles or just indulging in "experimental openings" (more on that later). Rapid games hover around the mid-700s, while Bullet chess remains a fortress of mystery at a humbling 107 rating — guess that speedrun hasn't quite clicked yet!
Wins, Losses, and Draws — The Numbers Game
- Blitz: Nearly 2,800 games with almost equal wins (1395) and losses (1396), and a few draws thrown in for good measure. Talk about living on the edge!
- Daily: A smaller battlefield with 49 games, winning a respectable third. Patience is a virtue after all.
- Rapid: A balanced warrior with 369 wins out of 761 battles — almost a 50% win rate!
- Bullet: The wild card — five games and still seeking that first thrill of victory.
The Mysterious Openings
Tshepo365's opening repertoire is classified under the enigmatic "Top Secret" category. With a win rate hovering just under 50% in Blitz and Rapid, it's clear this player likes to keep their opponents guessing. Perhaps it's the chess world's best-kept secret or a well-hidden stash of surprise moves ready to ambush unsuspecting rivals.
Competitive Highlights & Quirks
Tshepo365's longest winning streak stands at 9 games. A streak long enough to cause an opponent to wonder if their Wi-Fi just dropped. However, the current streak rests at a humble zero — because what goes up must sometimes reset, right?
Renowned for a come-back rate of nearly 67%, this player is a master at fighting back, turning near-defeat into tactical triumphs, proving resilience is their secret sauce. And if they lose a piece? Expect a rebound with a 100% win rate after losing material. Losing a piece might just be Tshepo365’s way of keeping the game interesting!
Playing Style and Psychological Notes
Tshepo365 tends to play longer games, averaging around 52 moves in wins but dragging losses out to 64 moves — a sure sign of a stubborn fighter unwilling to concede early. They also have a knack for the endgame, with nearly 62% of games entering those final phases, where the true heart of chess beats strongest.
A slight tilt factor of 12 hints at occasional emotional outbursts after tough losses, but who doesn’t lose their cool when the queen gets snatched unexpectedly? Tshepo365's early resignation rate is low, showing a dogged perseverance to fight till the last.
Timing & Tactical Trends
Tshepo365 shines brightest around midnight (with a stellar 72.7% win rate at 12 AM and 68% at 3 AM), suggesting they might just be the reigning king or queen of late-night clutch plays. Weekdays have a modest win rate, with Thursday and Wednesday standing out as the days when their brilliance truly surfaces.
Rivals & Adventures
Many have crossed swords with Tshepo365; some opponents have proved stubborn foes, while others succumb to their calculated chaos. Notably, some adversaries like "erickshape" and "chrisj27" have a 100% loss record against them — proof that Tshepo365 sometimes locks into an almost superhero mode. However, the rivalry with frequent opponents such as "magns04" remains fiercer, with a win rate just above 50%, making those encounters well worth watching.
In conclusion, Tshepo365 is a spirited player who embraces the rollercoaster of chess life — battles fought fiercely, outcomes never taken for granted, and all the while hopping between blitz and rapid like a true chess aficionado. Whether it's daily grind or bullet blunders, this player's journey is a story of perseverance, quirky tactics, and the timeless charm of the Queen's gambit gone delightfully off-script.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| magns04 | 9W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| thedefendingchamp | 4W / 10L / 0D | View Games |
| diesel-55 | 0W / 12L / 0D | View Games |
| tsmashalot | 2W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| firstmenezes | 2W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 611 | 784 | 770 | 530 |
| 2024 | 602 | 794 | 757 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 636W / 584L / 21D | 607W / 608L / 22D | 58.7 |
| 2024 | 458W / 440L / 17D | 433W / 458L / 20D | 58.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 2824 | 1394 | 1389 | 41 | 49.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Bishops Opening | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Scotch Game | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 49 | 17 | 30 | 2 | 34.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Center Game Accepted Normal Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense with | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mieses Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 761 | 369 | 363 | 29 | 48.5% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 31 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 51.6% |
| Three Knights Opening | 15 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Bishops Opening | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Petrovs Defense | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.6% |
| Italian Game | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 63.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 11 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 45.5% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |