Tomas Laurusas - The Grandmaster with a Secret Opening
Meet Tomas Laurusas, also famously known by his username "Varskelis," a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard and a Grandmaster crowned by FIDE. With an eloquence in strategy that rivals his unstoppable blitz games, Tomas has transformed from an ambitious chess enthusiast into a top-notch master of the checkered battlefield.
Tomas’s adventure in chess ratings is nothing short of a rollercoaster with a high-speed twist: leaping from modest beginnings to achieving a peak blitz rating of a staggering 2911 in March 2021, and a bullet rating topping at 2979 in October the same year. Clearly, this player doesn’t just play chess; they blitz through it like a grandmaster flash!
Known for playing the mysterious "Top Secret" opening in over 14,600 blitz games — with a win rate slightly above 55% — Tomas keeps opponents guessing and spectators on their toes. A dab hand with French Defense variants and Scandinavian gambits, Tomas’s opening play is as enigmatic as a puzzle wrapped in a riddle, perfect for keeping those pesky opponents disoriented.
Playing Style & Stats
- Psychological resilience: A true comeback king with a 74% comeback rate after losing a piece: the ultimate "never say die" player.
- White & Black Win Rates: An impressive 58% with White and 54% with Black — because whether setting traps or countering attacks, Tomas knows how to seize the day.
- Average moves per game: A patient strategist averaging around 71 moves for both wins and losses, proving that Tomas doesn’t rush brilliance.
Tomas has racked up over 8,000 blitz wins, 4,800 bullet wins, complemented by solid rapid and daily chess performances, showing versatility across all time controls as if the clock were their personal ally. The current winning streak of 7 games only hints at the momentum building up!
Recent Triumphs & Challenges
Recently, Tomas clinched a smooth victory using the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack in 30 moves, winning by resignation. Their tactical precision and timing are so on point, opponents often blink twice before being checkmated. Yet, even the grandmasters face their nemeses — as seen in recent losses against skilled opponents like "glebkachess94" — but Tomas bounces back faster than a knight hops across the board.
Off the Board
When not mesmerizing fans with pre-move wizardry and lightning-fast intuition, Tomas might be found pondering the secret to their "Top Secret" opening — or taking a break from the intensity of the battlefield because even grandmasters need to recharge.
In summary, Tomas Laurusas is the embodiment of chess prowess mixed with just the right dash of mystery and humor. A grandmaster who doesn't just play the game — they own it.
"Check, mate, and let’s play again!"