Chess Player Profile: Monda Laszlo (Username: MALACI)
Meet Monda Laszlo, or as the chessboard knows him, MALACI – a strategic sorcerer with a pawn penchant and a knight’s cunning! Starting with modest beginnings in 2010, MALACI has risen from a blitz rating of about 1055 to a daily rating peak of 2194 in October 2023, proving that perseverance and passion can checkmate even the toughest opponents.
His journey is a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and sometimes lengthy games averaging around 70 moves – because if you’re going to play chess, why rush the drama? With a staggering comeback rate close to 79%, MALACI isn’t just about winning aggressively; he’s about clawing back from near defeat like a true gladiator of the sixty-four squares.
His favored battlegrounds include:
- Queens Pawn Opening – Accelerated London System with an almost mythical 94% win rate.
- Torre Attacks of various flavors, where strategy meets flair to outwit the adversary.
- Sicilian Defense Maneuvers – because who doesn't love a good Sicilian to spice up the mid-game?
MALACI is not only a master of openings but also a late-game tactician, playing endgames nearly 80% of the time. Despite a tendency to resign early from time to time (early resignation rate ~0.5%), his psychological resilience, with a tilt factor of just 15, keeps him balanced and thoughtfully calculated.
The chess clock tick-tocks differently for MALACI – his best hour to strike is 4 AM, when the world sleeps and his brain switches to grandmaster mode. His win rates are surprisingly higher in the morning hours than evening, probably because caffeine flows better in the dawn’s hush.
Fun fact: MALACI once had a winning streak of 16 games, making rivals wonder if he secretly installed chess engines in his brain – spoiler alert, “no bots were harmed” in the making of these victories.
His overall blitz record is heavy with battles: 5929 wins against 5762 losses and 633 draws, reflecting a player who fearlessly dances on the edge of chaos. Daily games? A sterling 400 wins to 152 losses, with an additional 60 draws, demonstrating his dominance in longer, thoughtful play.
Highlight: Most Recent Victory
On May 15, 2025, MALACI dismantled Dracksath in a classic Torre Attack, outmaneuvering with precise positional play and winning on time – proving that patience pays in chess and life alike.
Whether you’re an aspiring chess ninja or just here for the banter, Monda Laszlo’s story is one of steady growth, tactical surprises, and the ever-burning passion for the royal game. Check your kings and watch your backs – MALACI is coming for your throne!