Maxime Roux

Maxime Roux - The Chessboard Gladiator

Maxime Roux, known in the digital realm as Maroledino, has been battling pawns, knights, and queens with a fierce spirit and a dash of flair. With a peak rapid rating of 377 achieved back in November 2024, Maxime has proven to be a tenacious player who refuses to let the 64 squares define his limits—sometimes winning gloriously, sometimes spectacularly conceding, but always learning.

Playing Style and Personality

Maxime is that unpredictable storm on the board: sometimes gracefully checkmating opponents with a swift and elegant maneuver, other times dramatically resigning early to save face (17.14% early resignations, to be exact!). His games tend to end with an average of about 50 moves in wins and 45 moves in losses, proving that patience is a virtue—except when it isn’t.

Whether playing white or black, Maxime manages an almost balanced win rate (White: 40.91%, Black: 46.15%), showing he’s comfortable leading the charge or defending against it.

Strengths & Quirks

• Long winning streak? Up to 5 games in a row — a testament to Maxime’s ability to find the right moves.
• Longest losing streak? A humbling 10 games, reminding us even the best face tough days.
• “Comeback King”: boasting a glorious 54.39% comeback rate after setbacks, Maxime doesn’t give up until the final checkmate or resignation.
• Timing is everything — his best hour? Without a doubt, 17:00 (5 PM), when his moves are sharper and his tactics fiercer.
• Beware the Bishops Opening and Alekhine’s Defense — his win rates there are on the decline, but maybe that’s just part of the master’s mysterious charm.

Openings Arsenal

Maxime prefers classical fights, often launching with the King’s Pawn Opening, where he’s won 7 out of 19 battles. Queens Pawn and its variations also charm him, holding steady at around a 46-50% win rate. However, he might want to rethink the Alekhine’s Defense — it's proved a tough nut to crack with zero wins in 4 attempts.

Recent Battles

Victory dances include a recent smashing win by checkmate against avqs980, using the Scandinavian Defense. That match was a true rollercoaster, ending with the classic “check your king!” moment.

However, even champions stumble. Maxime's latest defeat was a tough loss by checkmate versus KingJoshuaaa, a reminder that in chess, every game is a new story.

Psychological Edge and Stats

With a psychological tilt factor of just 10, Maxime keeps cool under fire—most of the time—and his win rate on Saturdays (60%) suggests weekend warrior vibes. When the clock strikes 17:00, his moves are nearly unstoppable, making it the best time to challenge him (and possibly lose).

In Summary

Maxime Roux is a fearless and sometimes unpredictable warrior of the chessboard. With a blend of strategic depth, relentless fighting spirit, and a pinch of humorous humility, he embodies the heart and soul of competitive chess. If you see “Maroledino” online, prepare for a game that will challenge your wits, stamina, and maybe your sanity — because this player plays for the love of the game, and the thrill of the checkmate.