Keith Maduna

Keith Maduna (aka keithsand)

Meet Keith Maduna, a chess player who battles fiercely across the 64 squares, wielding his trusty "Top Secret" opening like a magician guarding the last card up his sleeve.

Rating & Style

In the fast-paced Blitz arena of 2025, Keith reached a modest peak rating of 237, while in Rapid play he soared to 1,348 before an unexpected tumble to 158 – proving that even chess heroes have their moments of “Oops.” On average, his blitz rating chills at 121, statistically reminding opponents that there’s always a chance – mostly for them to win.

His playing style might be summarized as “patiently unpredictable.” Keith tends to resign early about 18% of the time (because why drag out a losing battle?), but loves to extend endgames nearly 29% of the time, savoring those complicated battles like a vintage wine.

With an average of 41 moves per win and 35 moves per loss in blitz, Keith's games are rarely walkovers. His psychological battlefield is fascinating: he has a tilt factor of 35, meaning when frustration hits, the fireworks begin. Yet, his comeback rate is an impressive 45%, and after losing a piece, his win rate jumps to a perfect 100%. Talk about resilience!

Record & Opponents

Despite a blitz record of 267 wins against 540 losses and 18 draws, don't count Keith out. His rapid stats, with 125 wins to 221 losses, showcase the perseverance of a player who keeps punching regardless of the scoreboard.

He's battled the likes of "thandoshab" 175 times, though with a mere 2.29% success rate, it’s clear some rivalries are still uphill climbs. On the flip side, Keith boasts 100% win records against a surprising number of opponents – clearly, he knows how to pick his battles and charm those low-hanging victories.

Playing Patterns & Quirks

Keith’s chess clock tells a quirky story: his best winning hours are at 11 AM with a 48% win rate and 1 AM where he astounds with a staggering 75% success rate. Maybe nighttime is his brain’s prime tactical zone—or he just enjoys making his opponents think they’re dreaming.

Final Thoughts

Whether climbing back after a setback or resigning gracefully when the chips are down, Keith Maduna’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of persistence, unexpected victories, and a dash of humor. Opponents beware: beneath the "Top Secret" plays and mixed results lies a player who never truly gives up — and always has a trick (or a resignation) up his sleeve.