Meet Maksim1742: The Blitz and Rapid Warrior
Maksim1742 is a chess battler with a rating rollercoaster that would give amusement parks a run for their money. Specializing in rapid and blitz formats, Maksim's peak blitz rating hit an impressive 517 in May 2025, while their rapid skills peaked even higher with a swift 797 rating in early 2024. Not bad for someone juggling openings like the Englund Gambit, where they've scored a whopping 55% win rate in rapid games, and the Caro-Kann Defense — the scene of their latest victory by resignation.
Known for a tactical awareness boasting a comeback rate near 69%, Maksim1742 refuses to quit early—only resigning about 11% of the time. Their grit is reflected in lengthy games averaging around 50 moves whether winning or losing. Interestingly, Maksim performs better playing black pieces (50% win rate) than white (around 42%), proving that sometimes the dark side gets the job done.
Maksim1742's style can be described as 'bold but sometimes brutally honest' — they have survived and thrived through a 24-game losing streak but also enjoyed a satisfying 7-game winning streak. Their opponents vary wildly, but Maksim shines brightest against those they’ve beaten 100% of the time; conversely, some foes like mitev08 are a noisier challenge, as Maksim has yet to notch a win there.
When it comes to timing, Maksim1742’s sweet spot is the 17:00 hour, with a peak win rate nearing 59% — clearly, this player is at their best in the late afternoon, plotting checkmates while most are imagining dinner plans. Fridays are also a lucky day for them, with over 51% wins.
The recent highlight: on May 29, 2025, Maksim1742 crushed sajalkrc using the Caro-Kann Defense, sealing victory by resignation in a brisk 7-move battle that would make fans of quick, sharp play cheer.
Though there's room for improvement — for instance, the Scandinavian Defense hasn’t been very kind in blitz and bullet formats — Maksim1742 embraces every challenge like a true enthusiast. After all, the joy of chess comes not only from winning but from learning, adapting, and occasionally bluffing with the Englund Gambit.
Watch out, kingdom—Maksim1742 is plotting their next move!
