tom Webbo

Tom Webbo: The Chessboard's Webspinner

Meet Tom Webbo, a cunning player who spins his web across the chessboard with impressive tactical flair. Tom's journey through the ranks shows a steady climb, weaving victories across Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats, all while occasionally getting caught in his own nets — but hey, even spiders get tangled sometimes!

Rating Evolution

• Blitz: Starting modestly at 343 in 2021, Tom's Blitz rating surged up to an impressive 712 by 2025, showcasing his rapid-fire dexterity under time pressure.
• Rapid: A solid rapid player, his rating peaked at 855 early on, stabilizing around the mid-700s in recent years — a testament to his strategic patience.
• Daily: Tom’s most consistent web, with his rating improving from 884 in 2022 to over 980 in 2024, weaving thoughtful moves with plenty of time to spare.
• Bullet: While not his strongest silk thread, with fluctuating ratings between 208 and 420, Tom still sprinkles in some lightning-fast victories.

Playing Style and Bio-Rhythms

Like any good arachnid, Tom shows high endgame frequency (42.6%), meaning he's not just weaving webs early on but also expertly wrapping up his games. His average moves per win (49) reveal that Tom enjoys a long, intricate dance on the board — rather than quick swoops.

Psychologically, his tilt factor is a cautious 12%, and his comeback rate a stinging 63% — proving he's more resilient than a spider’s silk in a storm.

Notably, Tom boasts a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, showing remarkable resourcefulness and strategic regeneration when under attack. Talk about turning a molting moment into a victory leap!

Favorite Openings: Caught in the Net

Tom's favorite openings also tell a story of biological brilliance:

• French Defense Variations: Thriving in the French Defense’s many twists, especially the Knight and Advance Variations, with win rates often above 50%, Tom traps opponents like unsuspecting prey in a sticky web.
• Van ’t Kruijs Opening: Another favorite with over 55% win rate in Blitz, exhibiting his knack for less common but effective openings — a true evolutionary strategy.
• King’s Pawn Openings: Consistent and reliable, these openings reveal Tom’s classic instincts — ready to pounce or skitter away depending on the board.

Competitive Record and Opponents

Tom's overall Blitz record stands nearly even with 2477 wins and 2460 losses, and a modest collection of draws — much like a spider maintaining equilibrium on its web.

He’s played some opponents multiple times, facing "seththomas365" 108 times with a 35% win rate, showing the challenge of weaving success against familiar foes. Yet, against others like "pacoperes" and "danielvogel1," Tom's win rate peaks at a perfect 100%, a true master of predation!

When to Find Tom Spinning

Tom’s web is most productive on Mondays (winning 53% of the time), and curiously, he weaves quickest and strongest at 3 AM (56% success rate despite the spooky hour), as if his biological clock is synced to nocturnal hunting instincts.

Final Thoughts

Tom Webbo combines the patience of a lurking spider with the swiftness of a sudden strike. Whether it’s Blitz’s lightning-fast stings or Daily’s slow weaving, he adapts his style with biological precision. Remember, a spider’s web might look delicate, but it’s full of strength — just like Tom’s chess career, spun with dedication, resilience, and a pinch of humor.