Overview
Maxime Coutrois, known online as arribaking, is a blitz-focused chess player with a taste for sharp, tactical positions and surprising opening choices. This short biography highlights his aggressive approach, prolific blitz activity, and signature lines that often leave opponents wondering what happened to their pawns. SEO keywords: Maxime Coutrois, arribaking, Blitz chess, Elephant Gambit, online chess profile.
- Username: arribaking
- Preferred time control: Blitz (Blitz)
- Blitz peak rating: 2212 (2026-02-05)
- Rapid peak rating: 2057 (2025-12-25)
Playing style and strengths
Maxime blends tactical intuition with stubborn endgame technique. He often steers games toward messy, piece-filled middlegames where calculation and nerves decide the result. His stats show a high comeback rate and a willingness to play long decisive games even in blitz.
- Strengths: tactics, practical endgames, resilience under time pressure
- Typical game length: long for blitz, reflecting deep grinding and persistence
- Psychology: thrives in chaotic positions and recovers well after setbacks
Openings and repertoire
Maxime favors lively and sometimes offbeat choices. The Elephant Gambit is a hallmark of his Black repertoire and is played with high volume and success. As White he often opens with 1.e4 and can transition into both mainline and sideline systems to keep opponents uncomfortable.
- Signature Black weapon: Elephant Gambit
- Common choices: Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann, French Advance
- White tendencies: 1.e4 centered, flexible follow ups and occasional surprise lines
Memorable matches and records
Maxime has many repeat opponents. His head to head with akoximarlon is especially lopsided in his favor. He is a frequent opponent for several regulars and often racks up long winning streaks in blitz sessions.
- Most played opponent: akoximarlon — dominant personal record
- Other regulars: toktak, nenadbatkoski, axxxbyy
- Profile and game archive: maxime coutrois
Replay a short illustrative blitz sequence below.
Fun facts and habits
- Nickname among regulars: the pawn provocateur
- Longest winning streak recorded: 30 games
- Best time of day to challenge: early morning sessions when tactics click
- Tilt factor: modest, so expect a quick recovery after a loss
Quick reference
- Preferred time control: Blitz (Blitz)
- Study these openings from his games: Elephant Gambit, Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense
- Peak Blitz rating and recent form: 2212 (2026-02-05) and see the rating chart above