Mac Savage

Mac Savage: The Blitz Battler & Daily Daredevil

If you're looking for a chess warrior who fears neither the ticking clock nor the mental exhaustion, meet Mac Savage. Grinding through thousands of games with an impressive blend of patience and daring, Mac has crafted a unique style that's as mysterious as their username.

Mac's peak ratings are a tale of versatility: a Blitz high of 1097 sharp in December 2020, a fiery Bullet peak of 1036, a rock-solid Daily score topping at 1200 just this April 2024, and a respectable Rapid best of 1036. If there were a World Cup for moving between time controls like a Houdini of the chess world, Mac would be a front-runner.

Never one to shy away from a classic, Mac fancies the Pirc Defense across formats, though it’s the Scandinavian Defense, Mieses Kotrc Variation that seems to strike gold in blitz with a solid 63.8% win rate. Opponents beware: Mac’s favorite opening might just sweep you into a storm of tactical skirmishes.

With over 2,217 blitz wins and a commendable win rate in bullet games, Mac is no stranger to battlefield success — but like any mortal chess hero, there have been rough patches, including losing streaks that test even the greatest minds' stoicism (it’s all about the comeback, though, and Mac’s Comeback Rate is a fierce 71.6%).

Mac’s games are a marathon, not a sprint: average moves per win hover around 49.8, while the losses tend to last even longer. Endurance is key, and (rumor has it) Mac's close friend is a comfortable chair and an endless supply of caffeine.

Interested in strategy? Mac manages a White Win Rate of about 48% and plays slightly better with the black pieces, boasting a 50.6% win rate there. This subtle edge shows a player comfortable parachuting into enemy territory and thriving under pressure.

When it comes to timing, Mac’s best moves seem to happen in the wee hours around 1 AM — perhaps chess enlightenment occurs only under the moonlight. Not much of a morning player, but who really is?

Memorable Moments:

• Recently clinched a victory against solaris291 in a tense battle using the East Indian Colle System, winning on time after hours of mental jousting.
• Held their own against many, including the formidable shippers42, boasting a winning record of 134-54 — that’s one rival who clearly has nightmares about Mac’s openings.

Mac Savage might prefer the Daily time control as their bread and butter, but the card-carrying status of their blitz exploits suggests this player lives for both the slow burn of classic chess and the adrenaline rush of escalated seconds on the clock.

Plan your moves wisely, because with Mac on the board, it’s never just a game — it’s a wild and wonderful adventure through pawns, knights, and legendary comebacks. Stay sharp, or prepare to see your king dance an unwanted tango!