Maciej Kamiński (aka blindmaster2001)
Meet Maciej Kamiński, a chess aficionado whose gameplay is as dynamic and unpredictable as his rating charts. A tenacious competitor on chess.com, Maciej has carved a niche in the bullet and blitz chess scenes, frequently dazzling opponents with his sharp wit and razor-sharp tactics.
Rating Odyssey
Since 2018, Maciej’s bullet rating has soared from a humble 962 to a carried-away peak of 2692 by early 2025 — which frankly sounds like the kind of rating you achieve by having superpowers. Blitz and rapid modes see him maintaining formidable ratings around the 2400s and nearly 2000, respectively. His blitz high was a notable 2573 in February 2025, proving he’s no one-trick knight.
Playing Style & Personality
Maciej is not one for early surrenders, boasting a modest Early Resignation Rate of just 25%. His games often last long journeys, with an Average Moves per Win around 77 moves — suggesting he enjoys a hearty battle rather than a quick knockout. And with an Endgame Frequency of over 80%, you can bet he’s comfortable grinding out strategic wins long after queens and rooks have danced away.
His comeback prowess is impressive: when down a piece, Maciej still manages to prevail more than half the time! But beware, his tilt factor sits at 9 with a current losing streak of 5 — everyone has their off days, even grandmasters-in-the-making.
Opening Arsenal
Armed with a versatile opening repertoire, Maciej excels particularly in the Caro Kann Defense and Modern Defense in bullet games, boasting win rates above 55%. His Scandinavian Defense and Budapest Gambit also hold special places in his tactical repertoire, outscoring less fortunate opponents in many heated encounters.
For blitz, he's a relentless Caro Kann enthusiast (win rate ~63%) and equally lethal with the Budapest Gambit variations. Rapid games see him shining with 100% wins in select openings like the Van't Kruijs and Bishop’s Opening — talk about first-move confidence!
Head-to-Head Highlights
Maciej's most frequent rivals include david_klein and garoumonster, both tough cookies yet competitors who keep sharpening his skills. Against a broad array of opponents, his win rates vary wildly: total domination against many, but humble moments against a few who clearly know his moves all too well.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Longest Winning Streak: an automotive-length 37 games — a streak of pure domination.
- Best Time of Day to Play: Why not 6:00 AM? Maciej’s brain is clearly caffeinated and calculating at crack of dawn.
- Rated vs Casual Win Difference: A modest dip indicates he’s just as fierce with or without stakes.
Latest Victory
In a recent clash with the formidable Yaacovn (rating 2798!), Maciej showcased tactical resourcefulness, winning on time after some spicy middlegame fireworks.
In Summary
Maciej Kamiński is a chess warrior whose devotion to the board is clear from his high playing volume and rating stability. Whether it’s bullet blasters or rapid strategizers, he adapts and endures, leveraging a rich opening repertoire and a solid endgame to outwit rivals. Watch out for this Polish player's quiet yet deadly rise — soon he might just blunder your queen before you've even had your first cup of coffee.