Overview — Todd Wolf (wolfman1122)
Todd Wolf, who often plays as wolfman1122, is an experienced online player known for fast, entertaining blitz games and stubborn endgame play. Active since 2009, Todd mixes cheeky traps with solid technique and a reliably tenacious fighting spirit. SEO keywords: Todd Wolf chess, wolfman1122, blitz specialist, Amazon Attack, Blackburne Shilling Gambit.
- Preferred time control: Blitz — rapid decisions, memorable blunders.
- Active online since 2009 with a long track record across Daily, Rapid, Blitz and Bullet.
Career highlights & signature stats
Todd's career shows peaks, streaks and a talent for comebacks. He has logged lengthy decisive games and a streaky, entertaining record that keeps opponents on their toes.
- Notable streaks: longest winning streak — 20 games; current winning streak — 3.
- Peak blitz milestone: 1750 (2011-03-18).
- Trend snapshot (blitz rating trend):
Playing style & strengths
Todd prefers long tactical fights even in short formats. He plays on, presses small advantages and often converts complicated positions into wins.
- Endgame frequency is high — comfortable in long, technical finishes.
- Excellent comeback instincts: strong ComebackRate and positive WinRateAfterLosingPiece.
- Best time to catch him at his hottest: early morning hours (06:00) — rumor has it he drinks coffee and eats pawns.
Favorite openings & go-to lines
Todd's repertoire blends cheeky traps, classical defenses and surprise sideline weapons. He enjoys lines that invite complications and practical chances.
- Trap-heavy: Blackburne Shilling Gambit — frequent in Daily play.
- Reliable systems: Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Philidor Defense.
- Unconventional successes: Amazon Attack — excellent win rate in Daily games.
Memorable game sample
A short, replayable snippet that captures Todd's practical, direct style — clean classical opening, both sides still learning, tension rising.
- Replay this opening sequence:
- Autoplay off so you can step through the tactics at your pace.
Opponents, rivalries & fun facts
Todd has played thousands of games online and developed repeated rivalries with a handful of frequent opponents. He’s friendly, self-deprecating in chat, and surprisingly stubborn once the clocks start ticking.
- Top opponents: d4start, goldcoincollector, gtbull80.
- Quirk: collects memorable opening names and uses them like trading cards.
- Pro tip for challengers: avoid early traps and prepare for a gritty endgame.