Profile: Szymon (aka makymba)
Meet Szymon, better known in the chess world as makymba – a relentless rapid-fire tactician with a penchant for both stunning victories and dramatic setbacks. With a rapid rating that once soared impressively to 288 in early 2022 and a blitz peak rating of a lightning-fast 340 in 2025, Szymon proves that speed and strategy go hand in hand.
Szymon’s style is a curious blend of daring and endurance. Known for a 21.4% early resignation rate (because who wants to sweat the small stuff?), and an average of 45 moves per win – he clearly loves a good, long fight before sealing the deal. Coming back from losing positions is almost his superpower, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 53%. However, chess gods sometimes test him, as shown by his longest losing streak of 7 games, making the rollercoaster that is Szymon’s games as exciting as any comedy or tragedy.
When it comes to openings, Szymon seems to have his favorites – the King’s Pawn Opening leads the charge with 24 games played and a respectable 33% win rate. But don’t sleep on his secret weapon: the Queen’s Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation and the Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System, both achieving a clever win rate above 66%. Yet, the Alekhine’s Defense has been a tough nut to crack with zero wins in three tries – a reminder that even the greats face their kryptonite.
Psychologically, Szymon is a true night owl – his best time to play is at midnight, when most people are asleep but the chessboard comes alive. His tilt factor is under control at 7, so while he’s no stranger to frustration, he keeps cool enough to bounce back. Fun fact: he fares better as Black (winning over 53% of his games) than White, flipping the usual script.
Recent Triumph
Just recently, makymba delivered a checkmate that would make any grandmaster proud, showcasing his mastery of the Scandinavian Defense. In a rapid game against Aarogya-7, Szymon executed a sharp tactical combination, finishing with a queen checkmate in just 12 moves. You can relive the brilliance here.
Quirks & Fun
- Average moves per loss: ~40 – Szymon prefers to fight until the bitter end.
- Winning streak record: 5 games in a row – watch out when he’s on fire!
- Most played opponent: mamromaromaro (5 games), but Szymon hasn’t found much luck there yet.
- His patience might wear thin mid-game, but never his love for the game.
Whether climbing the rating ladder or testing new strategies after a loss, Szymon’s chess journey is a saga of resilience, wit, and a little bit of madness. So next time you see makymba on the board, beware – he’s ready to make you sweat, laugh, and sometimes cry, all in the name of chess!
