MacMaurice - The Warrior of the 64 Squares
Meet MacMaurice, a relentless gladiator on the chessboard who has been battling pawns and kings since at least 2017. With a peak blitz rating of 831, a bullet max of 558, and soaring to a blazing rapid rating peak of 938 in April 2025, MacMaurice’s chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride — complete with glorious victories, crushing defeats, and plenty of bluff and grit in between.
Playing Style & Personality
With an early resignation rate of about 11%, MacMaurice knows when to pull the plug — but also shows impressive resilience, boasting a comeback rate above 68%. Battles frequently extend over 40 moves, showcasing a wrestling match of pawns, knights, and queens. Interestingly, MacMaurice plays slightly better with white pieces (nearly 50% wins) versus black, proving the advantage of the first move is real!
This player’s favorite time to unleash tactical brilliance? The mysterious 3 AM hour — proving that chess truly is a midnight sport for them. But a “Tilt Factor” of 12 suggests even MacMaurice sometimes gets salty after a tough loss, reminding us that behind every warrior is a human.
Opening Preferences
MacMaurice prefers the Queens Pawn Opening in blitz games, winning roughly 56% of these battles — a solid choice for controlling the center. When feeling a tad adventurous, the Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation yields impressive results too, alongside respectable performances with the Scandinavian Defense and Vienna Game. Variety is the spice of MacMaurice’s chess palate.
Recent Battles
The latest triumph came with a spectacular checkmate against “Concussion47” on June 1, 2025 — a game showcasing sharp tactics and strategic domination. Some recent games ended in resignation victories and tough losses by checkmate, illustrating the constant ebb and flow of this chess warrior’s journey.
Statistical Snapshot
- Total blitz wins nearly equal losses — a testament to gritty competitive balance.
- Rapid games show a positive edge with 660 wins and 629 losses.
- More comfortable facing lower-rated opponents, winning over 78% of those encounters.
- Not too shabby against equal rated foes either, holding a respectable 45% win rate.
- Longest winning and losing streaks are both 12 games — proving the highs and lows are epic.
In Conclusion
MacMaurice’s journey is all about persistence, a dash of unpredictability, and a love for the game — whether playing blitz at dawn or unleashing rapid fury. The chessboard is this player’s arena, and every piece is a soldier in a never-ending battle of wit, will, and that slightly crazy midnight genius spark.
"Checkmate? Not if MacMaurice has a say in it!"
