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Maghaw

Playing Since: 2020-12-13 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 593
29W / 21L / 5D
Blitz: 254
290W / 305L / 29D
Bullet: 182
6W / 21L / 0D

Maghaw: The Unpredictable Chess Adventurer

Maghaw is a chess player whose journey resembles a rollercoaster ride through the realms of Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet chess formats. Starting with a Blitz peak rating of 528 at the tail end of 2020, Maghaw's career has been a mix of thrilling victories and humbling defeats, reflecting the true spirit of a passionate and relentless competitor.

Rise, Fall, and Rise Again

Early on, Maghaw experienced the classic ups and downs many players face, from a modest Blitz rating dipping as low as 100 in Bullet to a spectacular Rapid peak radius soaring to 649 in mid-2025. This indicates a player who refuses to stay down after setbacks and instead uses every loss as a stepping stone to future success. In fact, Maghaw’s comeback rate sits impressively high at over 70%, proving that giving up just isn't in their vocabulary.

Playing Style: A Blend of Patience and Boldness

With an average win length hovering around 50 moves and losses averaging fewer moves, Maghaw prefers long, strategic battles but can sometimes blink too early, resigning about 10% of the time. However, their endgame is no joke, appearing in over 40% of their games, confirming a tactical mindset that fights hard till the final pawn is pushed.

Favorite Openings: From Kings Pawn to Scandinavian Gambits

When it comes to openings, Maghaw enjoys diversity. The Scandinavian Defense is a trusted weapon, boasting a win rate near 48% in Blitz. The Van 't Kruijs Opening is a personal best, undefeated in 12 documented Blitz battles—a testament to Maghaw’s quirky yet formidable approach. The Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation also presents a strong suit, with a 73% win rate, exemplifying Maghaw's flair for surprise and creativity.

Statistics by the Numbers

  • Blitz Record: 253 wins, 258 losses, 26 draws – balanced as life itself.
  • Rapid Record: 33 wins, 22 losses, 7 draws – quick and effective!
  • Bullet Record: 7 wins, 21 losses – sometimes lightning strikes; sometimes it doesn’t.
  • Longest Winning Streak: 12 games – proof that once in the zone, Maghaw is unstoppable.
  • Tilt Factor: 8/100 – a rare sign of calm in the chaos.

Legendary Battles: Recent Games Highlight

In one recent bout, Maghaw clinched victory using the Scandinavian Defense by forcing their opponent to resign mid-game – a move as sharp as a knight fork in the dark. However, not all stories end triumphantly, as a loss to ethanalistair6 employing the Pirc Defense showed that even the boldest strategists face challenges—and they always come back stronger.

Psychology & Timing

Interestingly, Maghaw’s best time of day for chess magic is at 10 PM, with a remarkable 75% win rate in games played around 10 PM to 11 PM. If you're playing against Maghaw then, beware – they might just outmaneuver you in the twilight hours!

In summary, Maghaw is a gallant chess warrior, mixing strategic depth, tactical flair, and a touch of unpredictability. Their chess journey is far from linear—sometimes zigzagging with brilliant wins and stubborn losses—but always fueled by a love for the game and the thrill of the competition. So whether you’re facing them in Blitz, Rapid, or Bullet, expect an engaging battle and maybe a few surprises up their sleeve!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
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toshu0001 1W / 0L / 0D View
priyanshu09875 0W / 1L / 0D View
flame3102 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
patheo117 18W / 5L / 7D View Games
raphip 2W / 20L / 3D View Games
marlou09 14W / 0L / 3D View Games
ilyos1001 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
zaysh60 2W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 277 593
2024 182 147 586
2023 100 108
2022 191
2021 100 173 376
2020 163 283
Rating by Year202020212022202320242025593100YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 60W / 61L / 8D 70W / 54L / 3D 51.0
2024 44W / 51L / 7D 56W / 39L / 10D 49.6
2023 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 33.0
2022 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 50.0
2021 34W / 50L / 1D 38W / 46L / 4D 44.3
2020 4W / 6L / 1D 4W / 9L / 1D 53.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 84 31 48 5 36.9%
Scandinavian Defense 43 21 18 4 48.8%
Queens Pawn Opening 26 10 15 1 38.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 26 13 12 1 50.0%
Grob Opening 25 11 12 2 44.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 15 11 3 1 73.3%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Philidor Defense 13 7 5 1 53.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 12 12 0 0 100.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 12 5 7 0 41.7%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Kings Pawn Opening 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game Scotch Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Dutch Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro Kann Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Caro Kann Defense Accelerated Panov Attack 1 0 1 0 0.0%
English Opening Great Snake Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 5 1 2 2 20.0%
Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Bishops Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Caro Kann Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack 2 0 1 1 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 8 2
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