Tom Wedberg GM

Tom Wedberg - Grandmaster Extraordinaire (and Blitz Enthusiast)

Meet Tom Wedberg, a chess Grandmaster whose blitz battles are nothing short of a rollercoaster ride — with more twists than a mystery novel and enough comebacks to make a Hollywood scriptwriter jealous. Known online (and off!) for his fierce tactical awareness, Tom’s blitz rating soared to an impressive 2218 at his peak, proving he’s no stranger to lightning-fast thinking.

Tom’s blitz journey is a saga of highs and lows: from a humble start around 799 to conquering the 2200+ territory, all while maintaining a solid average win rate of nearly 50%. His games average well over 80 moves when he wins, showing patience and stamina that would exhaust even the most avid espresso drinker. Not to mention, a comeback rate of 96.43%—this guy never knows when to quit.

His psychological fortitude on the board is equally impressive, suffering zero early resignations and boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Apparently, Tom’s motto is: “Lost a piece? No problem, here comes the comeback!”

Though his infamous opponents often leave him with a 0% win record (looking at you, GM Huschenbeth and friends), Tom reigns supreme over his frequent foes like billcoe and irfanmothi with a flawless track record. His favorite days to crush it? Weekends—especially Sundays with a 60% win rate—when the stars (and chessboards) align in his favor.

Timing is everything: when the clock strikes late evening, Tom’s win rate skyrockets to as high as 85.71% in the 22nd hour. Coincidence? Maybe he’s really just a night owl who upgraded pawns overnight.

His opening of choice (top secret, naturally) yields a win rate just shy of 47.5%, proving that even Grandmasters keep some tricks up their sleeve. And with an uncanny ability to endure near 90% of his games into the endgame, he clearly prefers the marathon over the sprint.

So next time you sit across from Tom Wedberg, remember: behind that calm Grandmaster exterior beats the heart of a relentless blitz warrior who turns every lost piece into a victory dance. Just don’t make him wait too long—it’s after 10 PM when the magic really happens.