Profile Summary: Massao36
Meet Massao36, a dedicated chess enthusiast whose journey reads like a rollercoaster ride through the kingdom of 64 squares. Starting from a modest peak rapid rating of 1381 in early 2022, Massao36 has played thousands of rapid games with a spirited blend of grit and occasional chaos, currently hovering around the mid-600s. Not a grandmaster yet, but hey, every challenger starts somewhere!
Known for a tactical style that doesn’t give up easily, Massao36 boasts a comeback rate of 63.48%, proving that a lost piece doesn’t always mean a lost cause—even if the win rate after losing material is a humble 36.1%. A connoisseur of endgames, dedicating nearly two-thirds of games to these thrilling finales, this player stretches games long with an average move count of about 58 moves per win.
When it comes to openings, Massao36 has a love-hate relationship with the Scandinavian Defense, wielding it with a solid 52.6% win rate—a preferred weapon in the tactical arsenal. The Ruy Lopez Berlin Defense also makes repeat appearances, reflecting a willingness to engage in classical battles.
Massao36’s resilience shines across hundreds of rapid games every year, with a penchant for playing between 4 PM and 6 PM when the brain is presumably freshest (or at least pretending to be). Early morning isn’t the best time, but by 10 or 11 AM, the play sharpens notably. Beware if you happen to face Massao36 between 7 AM and 10 AM—they might just surprise you with their 50% win-rate window!
As for triumphs, Massao36's most recent victories have been dramatic checkmates achieved through cunning exploitation of weaknesses in defenses such as the Scandinavian and Ruy Lopez openings, proving that strategic patience pays off—sometimes in spectacular fashion. Losses, meanwhile, often come from unfinished battles or untimely abandonments, reminding us all that even chess warriors can have off days.
A fun fact: despite some rough patches and a few losing streaks (up to 12 games in a row), Massao36 never quite throws in the towel early, resigning only 2.68% of games—because why quit when you can keep puzzling your opponent for hours?
Whether you’re an aspiring chess fan or a seasoned club player, Massao36’s journey is a testament to persistence, climbing and dipping through the rating charts, armed with passion, a few brilliant victories, and a good dose of chess humor. Keep an eye on this one—chess history is forged one move at a time!
Latest Memorable Victory
On June 3rd, 2025, Massao36 sealed a checkmate in a thrilling game against shrxtzz using the Scandinavian Defense Mieses-Kotrc Variation. After a tense and tactical battle lasting 55 moves, Massao36’s precise rook maneuver ended the game with a cool and confident Rxf5#. The full game remains available here for your study and enjoyment.