Profile Summary: maistr06
Meet maistr06, a relentless fighter on the chessboard whose journey is a rollercoaster of epic wins, epic losses, and cheeky draws. With a peak rapid rating soaring to 672 in early 2023, maistr06 has proven capable of reaching impressive heights, even if the road there sometimes felt like a wild ride through the opening gates!
This player enjoys the rush of Rapid chess the most, having played over 1,000 rapid games with a near-perfect balance of wins (345) and losses (347), plus a handful of draws to keep things suspenseful. The tactical wizardry here is evident with a comeback rate north of 64%, meaning maistr06 is never truly out until that final checkmate. Speaking of checkmates, 169 wins have ended by checkmate, showing style and decisiveness—or maybe just seizing the right moment with flair.
Opening Adventures
Opening repertoire? Oh, it’s colorful! The favorite battleground is the King’s Pawn Opening, where maistr06 scores just above 50% win rate, and their secret weapon seems to be the Scandinavian Defense and its spicy Mieses-Kotrc Variation, boasting a win rate over 61%! But be warned, their Queen’s Pawn Chigorin Variation isn’t as lucky — a humble 25% win rate, proving even chess players have their Achilles heel.
Playing Style & Stats
- Early resignation rate: 15.5% – Sometimes the glass is half empty, sometimes it’s half full, but maistr06 knows when to bow out gracefully.
- Average moves per win: about 49 – patience is a virtue, especially when setting traps.
- Average moves per loss: around 43 – fights till the bitter end but occasionally the opponent gets the last laugh.
- White side win rate: 51.3%, Black side win rate: 43.0% – White’s clearly the lucky color here.
Psychological Profile
Beware the tilt factor of 13%, which means when the going gets tough, maistr06 sometimes gets a little grumpy (aren’t we all?). However, the best time to face them is around 6 AM – either the brain is sharp or the coffee is strong!
Recent Battles
Highlight reel includes a dazzling checkmate on May 22, 2025, in the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation, proving technique and resolve. Opponents beware: maistr06 can deliver knockout blows with creativity and unexpected tactics.
Fun Fact:
Despite some uphill battles in bullet and blitz formats (peak 403 and 345 respectively), maistr06 shows that slow and steady can win the race... or at least survive the ride!
In the grand drama of chess, maistr06 is the player who keeps you guessing, occasionally flustering foes and charming the audience with unpredictable moves. Whether they're launching aggressive gambits or carefully navigating endgames, one thing is clear: their chess journey is far from boring.
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