Meet MachineGunKelly77
MachineGunKelly77 is a Grandmaster who plays like their username suggests: fast, loud, and impossible to ignore. Since bursting onto the online blitz scene in late 2019 with a modest 1972 rating, they have become one of the most feared and prolific blitz warriors on the platform. By June 2026, they peaked at a blistering 3096 (2026-06-21) of 3096, a number that would make most club players weep into their scorebooks.
Their style is a beautiful contradiction. They love long, grinding endgames (87% of their games reach the endgame), yet they also deliver checkmate with surprising frequency. They have a comeback rate of nearly 91%, meaning that when they fall behind, they often find a way to turn the tables. Just ask their longtime rival igorkovalenko, who has faced them 28 times and somehow only managed to win 12 of those encounters.
Opening Repertoire
MachineGunKelly77 is not afraid to walk into the fire. As White, they frequently open with 1.d4 or 1.e4, and they have a particular fondness for the Caro-Kann Defense, where they score a solid 50% win rate. As Black, they often reach for the Petrov's Defense, a rock-solid choice that has earned them a 54% win rate. They also have a soft spot for the Sicilian Defense, especially the Najdorf Variation, where they boast a 61.5% win rate as White.
Their opening choices are rarely passive. They love to create imbalances early, and their average first capture comes on move 6.75. They are not afraid to sacrifice material either, as their 48.32% win rate after losing a piece suggests they know how to fight back.
Rivalries and Records
MachineGunKelly77 has built a reputation for intense rivalries. Their most frequent opponent is dasyataarush, with 31 games played, but they have a dominant 25-5-1 record against them. Against igorkovalenko, the battles are much closer, with a 9-12-7 record that shows they are not invincible. They also have a fierce rivalry with 1lifeb4, splitting 10 wins and 9 losses with 6 draws.
Their longest winning streak is 10 games, and their longest losing streak is 5, which shows they can bounce back. Their current form is a bit shaky, with a 3-game losing streak, but given their history, expect them to reload and fire again soon.
Time and Tempo
This Grandmaster is a creature of habit. Their best time to play is 19:00, where they win 75% of their games, and their worst is 11:00, with a 30.77% win rate. They are clearly not morning people. They also perform better on Tuesdays (58% win rate) than on Sundays (43%), so schedule your matches accordingly if you want a chance.
Their games are surprisingly long for blitz, averaging over 80 moves per win. They are not afraid to grind out a win in the endgame, and their patience is legendary. They have a tilt factor of 5, which is moderate, but they tend to recover quickly after a loss.
Rating Trajectory
From a 1972 start in October 2019 to a peak of 3096 in June 2026, MachineGunKelly77 has shown one of the most meteoric rises in online blitz history. Their rating graph is a thing of beauty, with steady climbs and occasional dips, but always trending upward.
Their opening performance chart is equally impressive, with clear strengths in certain lines and a few weaknesses they are working on.
The Verdict
MachineGunKelly77 is a blitz machine, a tactical tornado, and a comeback king. They have earned the Grandmaster title and then some, and their online play is a masterclass in aggressive, resourceful chess. If you ever face them, bring your best endgame technique, your calmest nerves, and maybe a lucky charm. You will need it.