Meet MAA_2010, a tenacious chess enthusiast whose games are a rollercoaster ride through the realms of strategy, psychology, and occasional early resignations. With a peak Daily rating of 842 (April 2025) and a penchant for Rapid time controls (their favorite playground), MAA_2010 balances moments of brilliance with battles against a pesky losing streak—because every great storyteller needs conflict.
Playing Style & Strengths
This player isn’t afraid to engage in complex tactical melees, boasting a 50.79% comeback rate—which means when MAA_2010 is down a piece, they fight back like a cat with nine lives, albeit winning only about a third of those tough battles. Preference for openings like the Reti and Grob in Rapid, both with perfect win rates, suggests a love for quirky, modern approaches that can baffle opponents and keep games fresh.
Game Highlights & Stats
Overall Win/Loss/Draw Record: In Rapid, near even with 39 wins and 36 losses; in Blitz, holding a slender edge with 21 wins to 20 losses.
Longest Winning Streak: A commendable 8 games. The lightning strikes happen!
Longest Losing Streak: 6 games, because even knights sometimes stumble over their own feet.
Preferred Time to Play: 3 AM – because who needs sleep when you have chess brilliance to unleash?
Opening Adventures
MAA_2010’s opening repertoire reads like a travel diary from the 1800s—exploring classics like the Bishop's Opening (with a fantastic 100% win rate in Blitz), the Petrov's Defense Classical Variation (also perfect wins in Blitz), and funky lines like the Van t Kruijs Opening. However, dismal performances in the Philidor Defense Nimzowitsch Variation (zero wins) hint there’s always an Achilles heel.
Psychological Notes
With a tilt factor of 6, MAA_2010 stays mostly steady under pressure, but occasionally the chess demons sneak in. Early resignations account for about 13% of games, perhaps indicating a healthy respect for lost causes... or a deep impatience when things go awry.
Famous Opponents & Rivalries
Having locked horns frequently (8 games) with ahmed_22_5 and holding a solid 62.5% win rate against them, MAA_2010 demonstrates they’re not just a casual player. Other notable adversaries include nobleman_tmnt (100% win rate across 3 games) and pranay_0312, against whom MAA_2010 hasn't lost yet.
Memorable Moment
In a recent Rapid duel bravely tackling the Italian Game - Knight Attack Fritz Variation, MAA_2010 showed off some impressive tactics, forcing their opponent’s resignation in just 27 moves. It’s safe to say, knights really do come in pairs—one for fun, another for winning the game.
Fun Fact
Despite all the chess battles, MAA_2010’s average winning game lasts about 37 moves, while losses tend to drag on a bit longer—almost 45 moves. Maybe losing is like being trapped in a suspense thriller, but winning is a satisfying, punchy one-act play.
