Sam Rakoto - The Relentless Chess Enthusiast
Meet Sam Rakoto, a chess adventurer who has bravely battled across bullet, blitz, daily, and rapid formats with an unwavering spirit (and a fair share of keyboard tapping). Known in the chess circles by the username "malawax" when anonymity calls, Sam's journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster—peppered with thrilling wins and some humbling losses.
Rating Evolution & Style
Starting with a modest bullet rating of just over 1000 in 2021, Sam soared to an impressive 1551 by 2024, showcasing dedication to rapid-fire tactics faster than your morning coffee kicks in. Blitz chess has also been promising, with a peak rating nearing 1500. Daily games may be slower, but Sam is no slouch, steadily climbing back to over 1100 in recent years.
Known for an adventurous endgame approach, Sam averages about 51 moves per win and is not shy about resigning early—only 0.82% of the time—because why drag on the agony if the position says otherwise? Interestingly, Sam’s comeback rate is a wild 68%, proving that giving up is not really in the playbook.
Battle Records & Memorable Streaks
With over 8,000 bullet losses countered by more than 3,200 wins, Sam's chess life is a testament to resilience and learning from every slip. In blitz, the fight goes on with more wins than losses, and daily games provide a near-perfect track record. Rapid games are no different, with a reasonably balanced set of results.
Sam’s longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 19 consecutive victories, because sometimes everything just clicks—probably aided by some caffeine and lucky rabbit’s foot rituals.
Tactical Tendencies & Psychological Quirks
When the chips are down, Sam shines bright: an unbeatable 100% win rate after losing a piece hints at some seriously sneaky tactical skills. The tilt factor is at a moderate 54, meaning a few rough games might cause some internal grumbling but nothing a quick breath and a fresh opening won't fix.
Sam prefers the complex and rich endgames (play count around 55% endgame frequency), revealing a player who loves long-term strategic battles almost as much as snappy openings. Speaking of openings, most games are cloaked in secrecy enough to keep opponents guessing.
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
Sam doesn’t shy from challenge and has faced opponents ranging from "eduardo" to "gmquananh" with mixed fortunes—sometimes winning with an impressive 100% rate and sometimes learning the brutal lesson of chess humility.
Among frequent foes like jerseydevil43 and alireza_for_pooja, Sam's win rates vary, but the consistent theme is high engagement and eternal hunger for improvement.
Playing Clock & Prime Times
Sam's chess ticks loudest in the afternoon and early evening hours, with a winning edge around 17:00 (32.75% win rate) and solid peaks in the hours surrounding. Beware anyone clocking in for a game just before dinner time—Sam appears fully alert and dangerously tactical then.
In Summary
Sam Rakoto is what you call a "work in progress" chess superhero—learning, losing, laughing, and winning with equal passion. Whether it’s bullet blitz or the thoughtful realm of daily games, Sam approaches the 64 squares with a grin, a game plan, and maybe a secret weapon or two (or at least a really lucky pawn). Keep an eye on this player—one day, that 1500+ rating might just slip into grandmaster territory... or at least into the hearts of many an opponent.
