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Tor Sveinung Vagle

Username: tsv123A

Location: Stavanger

Playing Since: 2016-02-06 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 817
18W / 34L / 2D
Rapid: 557
951W / 1010L / 106D
Blitz: 620
3508W / 3594L / 313D
Bullet: 373
63847W / 64391L / 2373D

Tor Sveinung Vagle: The Relentless Rook

Meet Tor Sveinung Vagle, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares has been as dynamic as a game of bullet chess itself! With a playful spirit and a tactical mind, Tor embodies the resilience of a knight and the boldness of a queen—often seen making comebacks with a 66.86% comeback rate that would make even the toughest pawns think twice. Indeed, his win rate after losing a piece stands proudly at a stunning 100%, proving that even when life—or the board—takes a bit of him, he never quits without a fight.

Rating Evolution

Tor’s rating history tells a story of persistence and learning curves. Starting with bullet arena battles rated around 817 in 2016, his ratings have danced through blitz and rapid formats, peaking with a blitz rating nearing 1140 early in his career. His daily game involvement seems to surge lately, probably reflecting those quiet moments strategizing opening gambits or practicing endgames—a phase he explores with love, given his notable 54.83% endgame frequency.

Playing Tendencies

  • Average Moves to Victory: about 47.4. Every move counts in Tor’s calculated dance across the board.
  • Average Moves to Defeat: around 57.3. Opponents prolong the battle, but Tor’s patience prevails.
  • White Pieces Success Rate: 51.46% – white might just be his lucky color!
  • Black Pieces Success Rate: 45.77% – still sharp, just a bit more defensive on the dark squares.
  • Early Resignation Rate: 1.74% – a sign of both determination and the wisdom to conserve energy for the right fight.
  • Psychological & Tactical Insights: Tor’s tilt factor is a modest 15, showing a cool-headed competitor who stays steady even when the heat of the game rises.

Temporal Preferences & Performance

Whether it’s chess o'clock or just after dinner, Tor’s win rate shines brightest during the morning and midday hours, with a particularly sharp 54.21% win rate at 8 AM and over 51% at 9 AM. However, the late-night hours around 2-3 AM reveal a sleepy side, with his win rate dipping below 35%, reminding us all that even grandmasters need their beauty sleep.

Style and Personality

Imagine a player who takes an average of 47 moves to win, savoring each maneuver like a gourmand enjoying a fine meal. Tor’s approach to chess is strategic yet relaxed, leaning heavily into rich endgames (54.83% of his games) and avoiding early surrenders. Like a sturdy tortoise but with the swiftness of a hare when passion ignites, he balances patience and aggression, making his opponents think twice before chasing him down. His psychological resilience keeps him afloat amidst the tempestuous seas of tilt, all while wielding his pieces with a sharp tactical claw.

Enemy in Focus

Among the many opponents Tor has faced, fierce battles can be found against kuleeirik, with 50 matchups under his belt. His ability to hold his ground is akin to a steadfast wolf among sheep—it’s all about keeping your pawns protected and your queen sharp!

Fun Fact

“Why did the chess player bring a ladder to the tournament? To reach the high ranks!”
While Tor works his way steadily through the rankings ladder, his prolific participation in bullet chess proves speed and brainpower do mix—though sometimes he's better off with a knight’s patience than a rook’s rush.

In the end, T.S. Vagle is a player whose love for the game, strategic depth, and unyielding spirit make every match a biological wonder—a true chess organism adapting perfectly to the ecosystem of challenge and triumph on the board.


Coach's Avatar

What went well in your bullet games

You showed a strong willingness to choose aggressive, tactical routes and keep the pressure on the opponent. In several games you actively coordinated your rooks and queen to create threats against the king, and you did not shy away from sharp lines when the moment called for it.

  • Gained initiative by opening lines and creating direct threats early in the middlegame.
  • You found tactical sequences that forced concrete responses from your opponents, often converting pressure into material or positional gains.
  • Your willingness to sacrifice or complicate in the right moment helped you seize the momentum and finish games decisively.

Areas to improve

  • Time management under bullet pressure: when the clock tightens, shift to solid, safe plans that preserve your lead or reduce risk, rather than chasing complex tactics that may backfire on the clock.
  • Endgame conversion: in several games you ended in dynamic positions where a straightforward plan could have secured the win. Practice converting advantages into clean endgames—think in terms of trading into simpler positions where your material edge is clear.
  • Pattern recognition: before committing to a tactical shot, check for hidden counterplay and ensure you’re not overlooking threats against your own king or back rank.
  • Opening consistency: choose a couple of reliable openings and build a simple, repeatable middlegame plan from the first 5–7 moves to reduce decision fatigue in fast games.

Training plan to accelerate improvement

  • Daily: solve 5–10 quick tactical puzzles to reinforce forcing sequences and calculation under time pressure.
  • Weekly: practice two endgames (rook ending and king+pawn endings) to improve conversion and technique under time control.
  • Opening focus: select two openings you enjoy and study their typical middlegame plans, then rehearse a simple plan after about five moves.
  • Review routine: after each bullet session, write down the turning points of the game and one alternative line you would try next time.

Sample lines to study (optional)

To study practical ideas from your games, you can examine representative lines below. They’re provided as placeholders to illustrate common patterns.

Study line example:

Openings notes

Your openings show promise in Italian Game structures and some Scandinavian setups. Consider strengthening the typical middlegame plans that arise from these choices so you can translate early pressure into consistent advantages.

Encouragement

You’ve demonstrated a strong fighting spirit in bullet chess and a knack for creating dynamic, tactical battles. Use the guidance above to sharpen clock management, improve endgame technique, and build repeatable opening plans. With focused practice, you can turn these sharp games into steadier, reproducible results.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
tab22 3W / 0L / 0D
pastale 0W / 1L / 0D
farchink 0W / 1L / 0D
mahdi-n1 1W / 0L / 0D
gabesfrigo 3W / 0L / 0D
maja5210 1W / 0L / 0D
aruba117 2W / 1L / 0D
markuspumba 1W / 0L / 0D
bommelombom 0W / 1L / 0D
gocards13 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
kuleeirik 24W / 25L / 7D
germasempre 15W / 15L / 0D
besary10 14W / 13L / 0D
sasa0606959 11W / 13L / 0D
elnok 16W / 6L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 412 650 910
2024 283 620 614 964
2023 395 604 684 982
2022 510 711 815
2021 703 769 870
2020 541 758 811
2019 654 793 929
2018 689 784 912
2017 519 805 1014
2016 817 868 1023 1063
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420251063283YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 3444W / 3031L / 187D 3038W / 3444L / 171D 53.9
2024 5927W / 5220L / 310D 5167W / 5988L / 284D 54.0
2023 6072W / 5413L / 306D 5404W / 6166L / 249D 52.4
2022 5495W / 4847L / 162D 4739W / 5493L / 142D 52.0
2021 6575W / 5944L / 166D 5885W / 6552L / 180D 52.2
2020 1819W / 1693L / 40D 1641W / 1857L / 35D 48.0
2019 1299W / 1258L / 21D 1224W / 1311L / 23D 48.3
2018 2266W / 2082L / 76D 2053W / 2333L / 71D 53.3
2017 1174W / 1085L / 57D 1037W / 1233L / 65D 57.0
2016 478W / 463L / 35D 445W / 489L / 51D 64.7

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 13763 6571 6937 255 47.7%
Scandinavian Defense 10826 5234 5402 190 48.4%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation 7375 4314 2890 171 58.5%
Amar Gambit 7305 3316 3889 100 45.4%
Bishop's Opening 7305 3872 3302 131 53.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 7241 3745 3335 161 51.7%
French Defense 6296 2952 3244 100 46.9%
Elephant Gambit 5616 2584 2931 101 46.0%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 5136 2766 2264 106 53.9%
Amazon Attack 5074 2388 2591 95 47.1%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Bishop's Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Elephant Gambit 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Three Knights Opening 3 0 3 0 0.0%
QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 348 164 165 19 47.1%
Amazon Attack 153 72 73 8 47.1%
Elephant Gambit 102 46 48 8 45.1%
Amar Gambit 100 57 38 5 57.0%
Scandinavian Defense 93 51 41 1 54.8%
French Defense 82 36 43 3 43.9%
Four Knights Game 82 36 40 6 43.9%
Barnes Defense 67 27 36 4 40.3%
Philidor Defense 64 33 30 1 51.6%
Three Knights Opening 62 32 29 1 51.6%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1071 497 539 35 46.4%
Amar Gambit 514 244 245 25 47.5%
Scandinavian Defense 448 237 190 21 52.9%
Elephant Gambit 354 201 145 8 56.8%
Amazon Attack 352 149 192 11 42.3%
French Defense 318 145 155 18 45.6%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 259 131 122 6 50.6%
Four Knights Game 248 112 123 13 45.2%
Philidor Defense 227 113 109 5 49.8%
Bishop's Opening 217 114 86 17 52.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 18 1
Losing 16 0