Meet magnus3467, an avid chess enthusiast whose journey through the 64 squares is as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride—with a few unexpected twists and turns thrown in! Specializing in Rapid time controls, magnus3467 has impressively danced through over 300 rapid games this year, proving that patience and speed can coexist. With a peak Rapid rating soaring to 829 in March 2025, this player knows how to bring the heat at just the right times.
Playing Style & Strengths
Magnus3467’s games often stretch into a tactical marathon, with an average of 66 moves per win—perfect for those who love a good endgame battle (which occurs in over 54% of their games!). They are a master of the mind games, showing a comeback rate of 60%, demonstrating resilience that would make even chess legends nod in approval.
Favorite Openings
Rapid: Loves surprising opponents with the Scandinavian Defense (Mieses-Kotrc Variation), winning over 63% of those encounters.
Blitz: Secretive but effective, with a 44.4% win rate on the elusive Top Secret opening (the real secret: probably caffeine).
Bullet: Embraces the Italian Game Two Knights Defense with bullet-speed precision, undefeated so far.
Statistics & Fun Facts
magnus3467’s record is a story of courage and persistence:
🏆 144 Rapid wins, 147 losses, and a handful of draws making things interesting.
⚡ In Blitz and Bullet, the battles are fierce but the spirit remains unbroken.
🎯 Best time of day to play is around 10:00 AM, so maybe breakfast fuels the brain!
🧐 Early resignation rate is just 3%, which means they usually fight until the very last pawn.
Recent Highlights
In one memorable victory, magnus3467 executed a flawless checkmate using the Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening—a masterpiece ending that left the opponent no room to breathe! (See the thrilling finale below)
A (Not So) Secret About Magnus3467:
Despite the fearsome username that might remind one of the legendary Magnus Carlsen, magnus3467’s style is uniquely their own: sometimes cheeky (looking at you, Scandinavian Defense), often stubborn (longest losing streak was a brutal 12), and always entertaining. They even have a soft spot for checkmate victories, with 61 of their wins ending in a flourish.
Currently, battling through a small losing streak, magnus3467 is quietly plotting a spectacular comeback. So, if you see a username like theirs in your opponent list, beware: this chess adventurer might just surprise you when you least expect it!
