Laith Maiah: The Rapid Rook Conqueror
Meet laithmaiah, a chess player who’s been doing the two-step dance across the 64 squares with a style that’s part strategist, part tactician, and 100% heart. Laith’s love affair is chiefly with Rapid chess, where the clock's ticking and the brain's clicking - a perfect storm for thrilling battles and clever twists.
Quick Facts & Stats
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1367 (April 2023)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 816 (May 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 558 (April 2023)
- Total Rapid Games Played: Over 1,200 with a near-even split of wins (585) and losses (560), proving Laith is no pushover.
- Longest Winning Streak: 10 games (enough to make any opponent nervous)
- Tactical Resilience: An impressive comeback ability, bouncing back 81.64% of the time after falling behind. Talk about fighting spirit!
Playing Style
Laith is the kind of player who doesn’t just sit and wait; with an average 57 moves per win and a first capture usually by move 6, he prefers engaging fights early. White pieces bring a modest 51.24% win rate, while black holds strong at 47.33%, showing his balanced competence whether attacking or defending.
Prepare for endgames too—over half of Laith's games reach the late battle phase, indicating focus, stamina, and a taste for strategic nuances.
Favorite Openings
When it comes to the opening, Laith mixes traditional and tricky:
- King’s Pawn Opening - King’s Knight Variation shines with a sweet 60.29% win rate in rapid games.
- The Scotch Game is also a go-to, with decent success and plenty of games under his belt.
- Laith isn’t afraid of gambits either, with the Englund Gambit and Philidor Defense in his repertoire—sometimes a calculated risk, sometimes a fun surprise.
Recent Battles
Laith’s recent journey has been a rollercoaster. A thrilling resignation win against hisoshi-shiba showcased his endgame mastery and calm under pressure. But not every day is a victory—losses against tough opponents like arthurroooo and samanikalo keep his competitive spirit sharp.
Off the Board
Outside the match arena, Laith is probably pondering which opening to surprise his next opponent with, or maybe just reconsidering if moving the queen out on move two is always a good idea. Despite having an early resignation rate of just over 5%, he knows even pros have their ‘oops’ moments.
And hey, whenever the clock strikes 23:00, that’s when Laith’s game truly wakes up—a nocturnal ninja ready to outwit and outlast.