Tahj Baskerville

Profile: Tahj Baskerville (aka YoungTJB)

Tahj Baskerville, known in the chess world as YoungTJB, is a rapidly evolving player navigating the tumultuous seas of the rapid and blitz formats with a mixture of persistence, drama, and occasional brilliance. Despite a love for the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening (because who doesn't like a bit of mystery?), Tahj’s journey has been a rollercoaster of highs, lows, and very educational losses.

Starting with a surprisingly high rapid rating in 2023 at 554, Tahj’s stats have since taken a nosedive, dipping as low as 100 in rapid and blitz by 2025—proof that glory fades, but the spirit of the game remains undefeated. Perhaps early resignations are Tahj’s way of calling it a day before the heartbreak sets in—after all, 40.74% early resignation rate is quite the statement!

Even with a tough rapid record of 16 wins against 74 losses, YoungTJB’s perseverance shines through with a decent longest winning streak of 4 games and a knack for coming back after losing a piece—boasting a 100% win rate in those rare but impressive moments. Clearly, this is one player who never gives up until the chess gods say otherwise.

Tahj shows some interesting quirks: love playing on Wednesdays and Thursdays (win rates near 20%), preferring evenings (22:00 wins 20% of games), and for some inexplicable reason, absolutely dominates when playing at 2 AM with a flawless 100% win rate, suggesting either nocturnal genius or caffeine-fueled grandmaster ambitions.

His approach to the board favors quick decisions, averaging under 22 moves per win, though opponents often drag games to nearly 28 moves before clinching a victory. When the dust settles, playing white yields more victories than black, but with a modest win rate overall, it’s clear that every game is a learning adventure.

Facing a range of opponents, Tahj has some love lost against frequent rivals like matcoco01 and levimrcool3, but boasts a perfect 100% win rate against select others, proving that with the right matchup, YoungTJB turns into a chess tiger.

In summary, Tahj Baskerville is the embodiment of the saying, "It's not whether you win or lose, it's how dramatically you resign." With an endgame focus, a touch of tilt, and a fearless mindset, this player keeps the chess community on their toes—always wondering what unexpected move or early surrender will come next.