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Madara Golsta NM

chessmadara Since 2017 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟
39.7%- 52.9%- 7.3%
Bullet 2196
4W 0L 0D
Blitz 2178
308W 453L 52D
Rapid 2031
56W 35L 16D
Daily 922
0W 2L 0D

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
  • Interactive trend:
    Blitz Rating224121262010189517792019: 18172020: 21452021: 21562022: 22032023: 22032024: 21772025: 21782019202020212022202320242025

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.

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