Madara Golsta — chessmadara
Madara Golsta (username: chessmadara) is a National Master known for blazing through complicated middlegames and treating blitz time controls like a contact sport. A self-described "serial Scotch Game aficionado and part-time dragon-tamer," Madara mixes serious study with a mischievous approach at the board — and has the comeback stats to prove it.
- Title: National Master (National)
- Preferred time control: Blitz — often at the crackling pace of online arenas
- SEO keywords: Madara Golsta chess, National Master, blitz specialist, Sicilian, Scotch Game
Highlights & achievements
Madara's peak performances are the stuff of club legend (and a few very animated chat messages).
- Peak blitz achievement: 2328 (2021-05-26)
- Also notable in rapid and bullet play — a versatile tactician across fast formats
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Playing style & strengths
Madara is a tactical fighter who enjoys long, decisive battles and frequently drags opponents into deep endgames.
- Preferred tempo: Blitz specialist — thrives when the clock is a foe as well as a friend
- Endgame frequency: 77.84% (turns casual endings into dramatic finales)
- Average moves per decisive game: ~69 — expect marathon miniatures
- Comeback rate: 83.9% — excellent at turning tables after setbacks
- Tilt factor: 13 — gets frustrated sometimes, but bounces back
Favorite openings & repertoire
Madara enjoys sharp, combative systems and is comfortable both attacking and defending in tactical melees. Below are the most-used openings (especially in Blitz):
- Scotch Game — a personal favorite with strong results (Scotch Game)
- Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack — many battles here, often chaotic (Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack)
- Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation — frequent testing ground for dynamic play
- Sicilian (Closed) and Najdorf lines — flexible Sicilian experience
- Sicilian Alapin — surprisingly successful sideline in fast games
Rivalries & notable opponent records
Madara has a few recurring opponents who see a lot of them on the scoreboard. Friendly rivalries fuel some of the best performances.
- bestibay — most-played (12 games). Record: 9–0–3. Profile: bestibay
- golram — 9 games, record: 7–2–0. Profile: golram
- valy02chess — 8 games, record: 2–5–1
- zmof — 8 games, a tough matchup (1–7–0)
- thisiskarsh — 5 games, clean score (5–0–0)
Streaks, timing & psychology
Timing matters. Madara's results change with the hour and the mood of the universe.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games
- Longest losing streak: 13 games; current losing streak: 3
- Best day to play: Monday (win rate ~64%)
- Best hours: early mornings and a late-evening burst (notably high win rates around 05:00 and 21:00)
- Best time of day to play (personal trend): 05:00 — bring coffee and beware the knights
Notable sample game
Here’s a short sample you can replay. Expect fireworks and possibly a heroic queen sortie.
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Fun facts & closing
Madara balances serious preparation with a sense of humor — opponents should beware of unexpected sidelines and a habit of celebrating wins with an extra cappuccino.
- Online handle: chessmadara
- Known for long, decisive games and an ability to recover from material setbacks
- Favorite motto: "If in doubt, complicate."
Follow Madara’s journey — especially if you enjoy intense blitz battles, creative opening choices, and the occasional dramatic comeback.