Mas Cakra

Mas Cakra: The Relentless Blitz Warrior

Known in the fast and furious world of online chess as mascakra, Mas Cakra is a player who has dazzled opponents with blitz speed and an almost poetic resilience on the board. Starting from a modest rating in 2011, Mas steadily climbed the ranks, reaching a blitz peak rating of 1804 in late 2013, proving that persistence and practice do pay off—plus, maybe a little caffeine.

Mas’s chess journey is a rollercoaster full of thrilling ups and downs. With a whopping 2692 wins balanced against 4778 losses and 316 draws in blitz alone, Mas shows the true spirit of a fighter who just won't quit, even through some tough losing streaks (there was a 24-game one, yikes!). But on the bright side, an impressive longest winning streak of 10 games has kept morale sky-high.

Playing Style and Strengths

With an Early Resignation Rate of just 0.75%, Mas prefers to battle till the bitter end, indulging in endgames more than 85% of the time. Tackling an average of around 80 moves per game, Mas is not one for quick, flashy wins — every move is a little story, and they play it out like a thriller.

White pieces bring a slight edge with a win rate of 37.52%, while Black isn't too shabby either at 31.68%. Mas's come-from-behind ability is remarkable, boasting a comeback rate of 86.27% — a true testament to never giving up!

Favorite Openings: The Tactical Arsenal

• Slav Defense – The go-to opening with 664 games, though the win rate hovers around 38.4%. Classic stubbornness.
• Queen's Pawn Opening – With a respectable win rate above 40%, Mas shows love for solid, positional play too.
• Indian Game and Queen's Gambit Declined – Reliable choices that prove Mas’s flexibility in strategy.
• Not afraid to unveil rare systems like the Owens Defense, even if the win rate reminds us they are less "Owens" and more "Ow-wins-some and lose-some".

A Day in the Life (or at least in Online Chess Time)

Mas's best time to strike seems to be midday around 12:00 PM, when the win rate spikes a bit, possibly after a strong lunch. Conversely, the wee hours (midnight) might be reserved for those experimental or "experimental" games, with only an 18.52% win rate.

Recent Memorable Moments

In one recent blast from the past in September 2014, Mas executed a stunning victory in the Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, winning by resignation in a game that saw daring knight sacrifices and sharp tactics. Check out the thrilling finale where Black's knight invaded with 7. Nd6+ — talk about being a night owl!

Not every journey is perfect, though. The dynamics of chess mean Mas has also faced tough opponents like dishman1966 who managed to snag wins via resignation and checkmate, reminding us that even great warriors have their dragons to slay. But with every loss comes another lesson, fueling Mas's next comeback.

Fun Fact

Mas is known not just for intellect, but also for speed — Preferred Time Control: Blitz. When the clock is ticking down, Mas's fingers fly like lightning, proving that fast thinking is just as important as deep calculation. Stakes high, adrenaline higher!

Whether slaying giants or staging epic comebacks, Mas Cakra is a fierce competitor who plays chess with a blend of tenacity, strategy, and a hint of unpredictability — all ingredients for some electrifying online battles.