Meet Macstar237: The Unpredictable Grandmaster-in-Training
Macstar237 is a chess adventurer who dances between tactical audacity and thoughtful strategy — sometimes in the same game! Since first appearing on the boards in 2022, this player has shown a rollercoaster ride of ratings that would make any chess commentator reach for popcorn.
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
Macstar237’s peak rating in the rapid format soared to a dazzling 673 in May 2022, proving their ability to outwit opponents when the clock ticks down. Not one to be outshined, their bullet peak rating reached an impressive 370 in early 2025, showcasing that lightning-fast intuition.
However, ratings aren’t everything — Macstar237 keeps games interesting with a tactical comeback rate of nearly 82%, displaying a knack for turning losing positions into victories. Their endgame game frequency clocks in at over 61%, so expect a battle that drags into the late hours of intricate maneuvering.
Favorite Openings: The Gambit Gambler
Macstar237 isn't afraid to mix things up.
Their favorites include the Queens Pawn Opening with a solid 50% win rate in bullet, a cheeky Van t Kruijs Opening where they boast a perfect 100% win rate, and the Englund Gambit — a choice for the brave with a bite (about 36% wins). In rapid games, the Van t Kruijs Opening remains their lucky charm (70% wins!).
Battle-Tested
Over thousands of games, Macstar237 has racked up an intriguing record:
Bullet: 37 wins, 44 losses, and 1 draw.
Rapid: Almost neck-and-neck with 86 wins and 87 losses, plus 21 draws.
Blitz: Not shy of challenges, with 22 wins against 31 losses.
Daily chess: Small but sweet - undefeated with 3 wins so far.
Psych and Play
Macstar237's best hour to strike is around 17:00, where their win rate spikes to a mighty 75%. Beware any opponent playing at this hour — the tilt factor is a modest 7%, but when Macstar237 gets in the zone, the board turns into a battlefield. Their preference for early resignation is quite low (6.8%) — they fight until the very end.
Epic Games & Memorable Victories
Recently, Macstar237 sealed a memorable win by checkmate in a rapid game against thrustedup, showcasing their love for the classical King's Pawn Opening with a flair for attack and control.
View finisher: A beautiful checkmate sequence
Opponents Beware!
With a mixed record against frequent challengers, Macstar237 has made friends (and foes) everywhere. Notorious opponents such as wofuldragoon966 have faced 12 battles, with Macstar237 holding a stubborn 41.7% win rate. Other rivals like x-7324026099 have been humbled with a 12.5% success for our hero. But beware, some opponents such as thrustedup have never defeated Macstar237, who's won every encounter.
In Summary
Macstar237 is the kind of player who can surprise you with a brilliant sacrifice or frustrate you with a slow, grinding endgame. Whether blitzing or plotting daily chess, they remain unpredictable, showing flashes of genius sprinkled with moments of bravado. Their journey makes watching their games a thrilling experience — sometimes you cheer, sometimes you cry, but you always get entertainment.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wofuldragoon966 | 5W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| x-7324026099 | 1W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| oconnliam | 0W / 4L / 1D | View Games |
| ultimomoicano | 1W / 0L / 4D | View Games |
| tamizh9teskid | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 223 | 264 | 348 | |
| 2023 | 297 | 230 | 320 | 950 |
| 2022 | 156 | 145 | 466 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43W / 36L / 6D | 36W / 40L / 8D | 69.9 |
| 2023 | 37W / 31L / 6D | 25W / 36L / 3D | 65.8 |
| 2022 | 5W / 10L / 1D | 3W / 10L / 2D | 60.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Queens Pawn Opening | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 11 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 36.4% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Undefined | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishops Opening | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Three Knights Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 27 | 11 | 11 | 5 | 40.7% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 17 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 47.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 15 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Bishops Opening | 14 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 21.4% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 70.0% |
| Undefined | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Englund Gambit | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 6 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |