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Radu-Cristian Toma IM

Username: vjkarious

Location: Brasov

Playing Since: 2017-12-17 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Blitz: 2417
21W / 18L / 1D
Bullet: 2818
2W / 3L / 0D

Radu-Cristian Toma: The International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Radu-Cristian Toma, a chess player who doesn't just play the game – they dance across the 64 squares with the grace and precision of a grandmaster in training. Holding the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, Radu is no stranger to outwitting opponents while keeping a cool head (tilt factor of just 6, for those who count).

A Blitz and Bullet Wizard

With a blitz rating skyrocketing from the modest 1900s in 2017 to a blistering 2417 in 2024, Radu’s rapid-fire moves reflect a player who’s mastered the art of speed and strategy. And if blitz isn’t enough adrenaline, how about a bullet rating of 2841? Yes, you read that right. One game, one win, and a rating that could challenge some of the fastest brains on the planet.

Playing Style: Endgame Enthusiast and Comeback King

Radu’s games tend to be a marathon, not a sprint, averaging over 80 moves to victory. They love the endgame — diving deep into the intricate dance of kings and pawns with an impressive frequency of nearly 90%. And with a comeback rate of 92%, this player proves that losing a piece is just an invitation to mount a spectacular comeback. Oh, and once a piece is lost, Radu wins 100% of the time after that. Take that, pessimists!

Winning Streaks and Opponent Records

Radu’s longest winning streak stretches a formidable 14 games — a testament to focus and tenacity. Against familiar foes, performance varies: dominant against opponents like dabielos (winning two-thirds of their encounters), sjmrd, and romamkh (both boasting a perfect record), but less fortunate with tintreach and lenyas66. Clearly, some rivalries are worth watching!

Psychology and Performance Patterns

Timing is everything: Saturdays are prime time with an 83% win rate, while the later evening hours around 22:00 see Radu at 85.7% success. Conversely, Friday afternoons and mid-day on certain days leave a bit to be desired. It's almost as if Radu’s brain needs a coffee break but then powers up to dominate under the moonlight.

Secret Openings and a Hint of Mystery

Radu’s choice of "Top Secret" openings across blitz, rapid, and bullet games hints at a player who prefers mystery and surprise over popular theory. Whether it’s a sly gambit or an unexpected pawn push, opponents never quite know what’s coming — which explains the healthy 50%-100% win rates across all formats.

All told, Radu-Cristian Toma is a formidable, strategic, and sometimes enigmatic force on the chessboard — a player who makes every move count, whether it's lightning-fast bullet or a marathon endgame battle. Next time you face vjkarious, be prepared for a game you won’t forget anytime soon.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
dabielos 4W / 1L / 1D
houndmouse 0W / 2L / 0D
Leonid Sokolin 0W / 1L / 1D
sjmrd 2W / 0L / 0D
hvillagra 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2024 2841 2417
2023 1957
2022 1956
2017 1956
Rating by Year201720222023202424171956YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2024 9W / 10L / 2D 10W / 9L / 0D 93.7
2023 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 49.0
2022 2W / 0L / 0D 2W / 0L / 0D 60.5
2017 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 50.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 42 21 19 2 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 6 2