Maksim Sorokin

Maksim Sorokin: The Ambitious Chess Contender

Maksim Sorokin, known online as MaksimSorokin2015, is a spirited chess player who dances between rapid and blitz formats with a style that can be described as cautiously daring. With a peak rapid rating of 1381 achieved in January 2022, Maksim has demonstrated flashes of brilliance, especially with unconventional openings like the English Opening, Great Snake Variation and the ever-surprising Grob Opening, both bringing him impressive win rates.

Though Maksim has faced tougher battles—never shy of a 4-game losing streak, mind you—he shows resilience by bouncing back with a favorable 60% comeback rate after setbacks. His aggressive opening moves paired with a knack for capitalizing on endgame opportunities (he reaches endgames in roughly 29% of his games) keep opponents on their toes. Interestingly, he tends to win more often playing black pieces (50% win rate) than white (a modest 25%), proving that he can turn the tables even when the initial disadvantage seems apparent.

His psychological fortitude is notable; with a low early resignation rate and a tilt factor of just 4, Maksim is not one to throw in the towel lightly. He also prefers afternoon battles—his best time to seize victory is precisely at 3 PM, where his win rate hits 100%. So if you're challenging him, consider scheduling a morning game and hope for the best!

Maksim’s head-to-head history shows a fierce rivalry with ivanbakushkin, with 12 encounters resulting in a competitive 41.67% win rate for Maksim. Most of his wins come from opponent resignations, proving less patience on the adversaries' behalf—maybe Maksim's pressure tactics work wonders.

Memorable Moments

• On January 16, 2022, Maksim triumphed with the English Opening: Great Snake Variation after a series of crafty moves that forced his opponent to resign.
• The victory game where Maksim’s strategic rook antics outmaneuvered his adversary is a must-watch for fans of creative play.

Though Maksim is still climbing the ladder of chess mastery, his unique openings, resilience, and well-timed aggression make him a player to watch. Whether you meet him in blitz or rapid, be ready for a battle full of surprises and occasional Grob madness.

“Chess is not always about winning but about making your opponent wonder if it’s really over yet.” – Maksim (probably)