Dejan Maksimovic (chessmaxusa)
International Master - The Blitz Maestro
Dejan Maksimovic, known online as chessmaxusa, is an International Master recognized by FIDE and a relentless force on the chess battlefield. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2587 in April 2019, Dejan exhibits both tactical sharpness and a profound love for the fast-paced chaos of blitz and bullet games.
His chess journey is a rollercoaster of emotions — from dazzling 48-win streaks to the occasional humbling losing streaks. Yet, through loss or gain, Dejan’s comeback rate of nearly 87% reveals a resilience that would make a chess engine pause and reconsider.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Prefers intense, dynamic blitz battles with an average of 85 moves per win — because who wants quick draws?
- White pieces bring out his best with a solid 56% win rate, while black pieces still pack a respectable 46% punch.
- Master of patience: appears to prefer long, grinding games, often resigning early only around 0.85% of the time (which is practically a courtesy move in chess etiquette).
- Endgames are a playground for Dejan, popping up in nearly 88% of his games — proof he’s no one-trick pony.
Online Presence & Stats
Between 2011 and 2019, Dejan played thousands of games across various formats:
- Blitz: 5975 wins, 5124 losses, 955 draws - an exhausting marathon of intense duels.
- Bullet: 312 wins out of 493 games, showing remarkable speed with a 63% win rate.
- Daily/Correspondence: Undeniable domination with a 98% win rate — patience pays off!
- Rapid chess: A more modest sample size but still impressive with over 70% wins.
Memorable Battles
Dejan's recent victories often come with textbook precision and psychological grit. One memorable daily game in March 2019 saw him crush his opponent after a tense opening Sicilian Defense, winning by resignation with a neat combination on move 20. Meanwhile, blitz battles see rapid-fire tactics and relentless pressure, such as his victory against kot60 in July 2019 using the Pirc Defense — winning on time but clearly having outplayed his opponent long before the clock ran out.
Off the Board
Outside the realm of 64 squares, Dejan is probably pondering the universe’s mysteries or crafting the next unbeatable opening variation, earning him the nickname "Top Secret" for his inscrutable opening strategies. And while his online win-loss records might look like a pro sandbox, they underscore his dedication and love for the game — always ready to dive back in for another round, whether it’s bullet, blitz, or daily chess.
Keep an eye on this IM — whether he’s blitzing or pondering his next daily masterpiece, Dejan Maksimovic is a grandmaster not only in title but in spirit. If chess had an Olympic event for resilience and speed, Dejan would surely take the gold (and probably win the tie-break in Armageddon).
