Once upon a chessboard, Miles Peck - known in the digital arenas as TxLore - began his quest with the rating of a fledgling pawn struggling to advance (a humble Rapid 1000 in 2018). Over the years, his journey resembled a rollercoaster ride through opening traps, tactical pitfalls, and occasional victorious checkmates, mostly spiced with a generous helping of resilience and wit.
Armed with a preferred time control of Bullet, where decisions are made in the blink of an eye, Miles shows his true speed and courage. Though his bullet peak peaked at 519 (a respectable flash of brilliance), he’s most comfortably grinding through the Rapid battlefield, gradually climbing to a solid 533 at his best. Not bad for a player who has survived epic streaks of 13 losses without quitting — true grit or just stubbornness? You decide.
Playing Style & Quirks
Opening Specialist: Miles prefers classic battlegrounds with an affection for the Sicilian Defense (boasting a smashing 75% win rate in Rapid) and isn’t afraid to dance daringly with the Scandinavian Defense–which he owns at 100% wins, when he’s on his game.
Early Resignation Rate: Only 5.67%! He’s no quitter – unless the coffee runs out.
Endgame Enthusiast: With 52.22% endgame frequency, Miles loves to stretch out those thrilling pawn races and knight forks.
Tactical Savvy: Shows miraculous comebacks with a comeback rate over 76%! Somehow manages to turn “oh no” positions into sweet victories.
Fun Facts
His best time to play is apparently 7 AM, likely when the coffee kicks in and the mind sharpens. Losing streaks can be brutal (longest was 13), but wins come with a satisfying vengeance: a longest winning streak of 6 games.
Despite a rollercoaster rating journey, from highs near 1000 to dips well below 200 in Rapid, Miles stays stubbornly in the fight – all the while experimenting with openings ranging from the traditional Kings Pawn Opening to quirky adventures like the Van t Kruijs Opening and the downright spicy Englund Gambit (though admittedly less successful there).
Recent Triumph
One of his freshest victories is a delightfully vicious checkmate delivered in a Sicilian Defense battle against LightingGhost10. After a wild piece-snatching spree, Miles sealed the deal with flair.
Legend in the Making
Though far from grandmaster territory, Miles Peck is an enduring spirit of the chess community – fiercely competitive, never backing down from a challenge, and with a surprising collection of wins against numerous opponents. His chess tale is a perfect reminder that every king and queen on the board was once a pawn — so keep pushing forward, someday your checkmate awaits.
