Milan Michiels

Milan Michiels (aka AkameMNT)

Meet Milan Michiels, a chess enthusiast known online as AkameMNT. His journey through the chessboard is a rollercoaster of highs, lows, and unforgettable tactical moments – a true testament to never giving up, even when the knights jump all over the place!

Rating Rollercoaster

Milan peaked at a rapid rating of 821 in July 2021 and reached an impressive 855 in bullet chess by October 2021. Since then, the numbers have dipped and dived, likely due to some fierce battles and hard-fought lessons in the heat of online blitz arenas. In May 2025, his rapid rating stood at 142, showing he’s not afraid to take risks — or perhaps he just enjoys a challenge!

Playing Style & Strategy

With an endgame frequency of 50% and an average of about 51 moves per win, Milan clearly enjoys a good, long tussle. He's a strategic player who sometimes opts for the Nimzowitsch Defense and the Van ’t Kruijs Opening, where his win rates hover from modest to respectable (41.67% and 60% in rapid, respectively). His black pieces tend to do better than white, boasting a near 41% win rate versus 27% when playing white. Maybe Milan's secret weapon is embracing the dark side!

Battle Stats

Quickly throwing in the towel happens about 13% of the time — a sign Milan knows when to conserve energy for the next clash. He has a knack for comebacks with a 64.5% comeback rate, proving he’s the kind of player who thrives when the going gets tough. However, suffering losses on one side shows he still has room for growth — after all, every chess warrior faces checks and challenges.

Psychological Trends

His tilt factor is a respectable 9 – so while frustration knocks on the door, Milan generally keeps calm and carries on. Mornings and early hours around 7 AM (and even the 5 AM to 7 AM magic window!) are his prime times to snatch wins — early birds catch the rooks, it seems!

Most Memorable Encounters

• Raweza123 – 23 games, a tough rival with a 17.39% win rate for Milan.
• Swayam3997 and Lydiaauff – the few lucky opponents Milan has a 100% win record against.

Latest Victory Highlights

On May 23rd, 2025, Milan secured a win by resignation against moichscodc1ngay in a Van ’t Kruijs Opening battle. The game was a nail-biter with Milan expertly maneuvering to create pressure and eventually forcing the surrender. Check it out here if you crave some thrilling chess drama!

In Summary

Milan Michiels' chess career is a saga of persistence, strategic trickery, and spirited online clashes. Whether climbing to modest peaks or grinding through tough streaks, AkameMNT reminds us all that in chess, sometimes the journey—and a good sense of humor—matter a lot more than the rating points.