Massimo Esposito - aka diabolik72
Massimo Esposito, often known by his enigmatic username diabolik72, is a chess enthusiast with a flair for blitz battles and daily games. Despite rating numbers that might suggest a humble journey, Massimo's passion for the game is anything but modest.
Chess Ratings and Style
Over the years, Massimo has shown steady growth in his chess ratings across multiple time controls:
- Blitz: Rising from the modest 885 in 2014 to a peak of 1178 in 2025, consistently playing thousands of games with an almost equal number of wins and losses, he clearly enjoys the adrenaline rush of quick decision-making.
- Daily: Massimo peaked at a solid 1239 in 2023 and maintains a strong streak in this classic, slower-paced format.
- Rapid: His rapid play is no joke either, with ratings surpassing 1250 at one point, showing he can keep up in medium time controls.
- Bullet: While bullet may be a bit more fragile for Massimo (with ratings peaking just under 1140), this only adds to his charm — after all, who can be perfect in five minutes or less?
Playing Characteristics
Massimo is the kind of player who does not give up easily:
- Comeback rate of a staggering 68% proves he is a fighter till the end.
- His win rate after losing a piece is an unbelievable 100% — you don’t want to lose a piece against him, but if you do, beware!
- He tends to prefer gritty endgames, featuring an endgame frequency of over 50%, showing patience and strategic depth.
- A bit of a temper sometimes (tilt factor at 13), but who isn’t human? Thankfully, Massimo’s games average around 54 moves when winning — clearly, he likes a good battle.
Favorite Openings
Keeping his opening repertoire a Top Secret, Massimo has played over 12,500 blitz games with near 49% win success, leaving opponents guessing what’s next.
Memorable Moments & Opponents
He has faced a long list of opponents, from the victorious to the vanquished, boasting 100% win rates against some (take that, jimmydarmody777!) and 0% against others. His longest winning streak? A solid 14 games — no small feat!
Fun Fact
Massimo is like a Swiss army knife of chess: quick decisions in bullet and blitz, steady hand in daily and rapid, and a psychological warrior who never surrenders—even when losing pieces, he flips the script every time.
So, if you ever find yourself facing diabolik72, prepare for a game full of surprises—and remember, he may not always start strong, but he knows how to finish with a bang!