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Tyler Shwed

Username: tshwed

Location: Toronto

Playing Since: 2013-08-02 (Active)

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Daily: 1430
93W / 30L / 4D
Rapid: 1315
826W / 752L / 82D
Blitz: 1215
202W / 211L / 20D
Bullet: 677
120W / 139L / 3D

About Tyler Shwed (tshwed)

Tyler Shwed, better known online as tshwed, is a chess streamer who blends sharp tactics with witty commentary. He enjoys fast-paced battles, teaches on the fly, and keeps the vibe light even when the clock is ticking down.

Streaming Career

As a dedicated streamer, Tyler shares Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet sessions with an engaged audience. He explains ideas in real time, celebrates clever ideas, and sometimes yells "check!" for dramatic effect. Tyler Shwed

Opening Repertoire and Style

His Blitz repertoire leans toward sharp, dynamic systems. Notable openings include the Scandinavian Defense and Barnes Defense, with occasional excursions into the Sicilian and French to keep things varied across time controls. In Rapid and Bullet, his experimentation continues to entertain and educate viewers.

  • Blitz — Scandinavian Defense: 54 games, 28W–23L–3D (win rate ~51.85%)
  • Blitz — Barnes Defense: 32 games, 10W–21L–1D (win rate ~31.25%)
  • Blitz — Sicilian Defense: 28 games, 15W–13L–0D (win rate ~53.57%)
  • Rapid — Scandinavian Defense: 238 games, 123W–105L–10D (win rate ~51.68%)

Time Controls and Playing Style

Preferred time control: Blitz. He also streams Rapid and Bullet, bringing energy and education to every session.

Blitz Rating201320142016201720182020202120222023202420251383761YearBlitz Rating

Notable Moments and Stats

  • Longest winning streak: 14
  • Current winning streak: 1
  • Longest losing streak: 8
  • Known for a practical endgame approach and resilient defense when under pressure

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🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Coach-Dante 1W / 0L / 0D
cluteflute 20W / 3L / 0D
haimanoui 1W / 0L / 0D
abdomhmd5 1W / 0L / 0D
mtnbiker99 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
kampa1986 21W / 28L / 2D
cluteflute 20W / 3L / 0D
mdeuitch 17W / 0L / 1D
stubakery 9W / 2L / 0D
blondehubes 9W / 0L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 677 1167 1388 1388
2024 683 1110 1463 1445
2023 809 1383 1371 1498
2022 767 1109 1389 1546
2021 912 1277 1524 1452
2020 939 1288 1514 1544
2019 1341
2018 1207 1296
2017 1266 1205 1285 1501
2016 1266 1003 1349 1426
2015 1361
2014 890 1412 1362
2013 761 1049
Rating by Year20132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420251546677YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 13W / 9L / 1D 17W / 17L / 0D 60.5
2024 28W / 15L / 1D 21W / 18L / 1D 57.3
2023 41W / 25L / 3D 39W / 27L / 3D 66.5
2022 33W / 40L / 1D 31W / 43L / 3D 54.3
2021 101W / 83L / 13D 94W / 98L / 6D 62.8
2020 223W / 198L / 24D 214W / 204L / 18D 67.8
2019 2W / 4L / 0D 4W / 2L / 0D 55.1
2018 6W / 6L / 1D 6W / 6L / 1D 68.0
2017 35W / 30L / 2D 34W / 30L / 5D 61.3
2016 14W / 9L / 3D 11W / 12L / 1D 60.0
2015 10W / 14L / 4D 12W / 15L / 1D 63.7
2014 113W / 91L / 6D 108W / 109L / 3D 57.5
2013 45W / 34L / 5D 40W / 40L / 6D 61.4

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 35 27 8 0 77.1%
Barnes Defense 15 12 3 0 80.0%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Vienna Gambit: 3...d5 4.exd5 8 5 3 0 62.5%
French Defense 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Caro-Kann Defense 7 7 0 0 100.0%
Australian Defense 6 4 2 0 66.7%
Scotch Game 5 4 0 1 80.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Amazon Attack 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 54 28 23 3 51.9%
Barnes Defense 32 10 21 1 31.2%
Sicilian Defense 28 15 13 0 53.6%
Australian Defense 27 11 15 1 40.7%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 20 8 9 3 40.0%
French Defense 19 12 7 0 63.2%
Philidor Defense 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Amar Gambit 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Scotch Game 13 8 4 1 61.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 12 8 4 0 66.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 76 31 44 1 40.8%
French Defense 22 10 11 1 45.5%
Amar Gambit 17 5 12 0 29.4%
Scotch Game 15 8 7 0 53.3%
Barnes Defense 15 9 5 1 60.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 12 4 7 1 33.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Petrov's Defense 10 2 8 0 20.0%
Amazon Attack 9 5 4 0 55.6%
Four Knights Game 7 5 2 0 71.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 238 123 105 10 51.7%
Sicilian Defense 114 53 55 6 46.5%
Barnes Defense 79 45 28 6 57.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 79 41 34 4 51.9%
Philidor Defense 67 39 24 4 58.2%
Scotch Game 64 31 26 7 48.4%
French Defense 60 33 25 2 55.0%
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation 56 34 20 2 60.7%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 50 31 16 3 62.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 50 23 26 1 46.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 1
Losing 8 0