Matheo Forgin

Matheo Forgin (aka Math_53)

Meet Matheo Forgin, a chess player who approaches the 64 squares with a blend of curiosity, resilience, and a dash of mischief. From his earliest recorded rapid game back in September 2023, where he soared to a peak rating of 707, to his ongoing journey through 2025, Matheo has proven to be a spirited competitor, especially in Rapid and Daily time controls.

Playing Style & Performance

Matheo's style is a charming cocktail of patience and tactical flair. With an average win length close to 48 moves, and an endgame frequency of over 43%, he’s not one to rush into quick victories, preferring instead to nudge his opponent down the garden path until they surrender or blunder spectacularly. His early resignation rate is surprisingly low at just under 13%, proving he’s not one to give up easily — even when the position smells like burnt toast.

His comeback rate hovers around 66%, an impressive stat indicating that even when the chips are down, Matheo isn’t ready to throw in the towel. He likes to think of losing pieces as mere plot twists rather than game-ending disasters, bouncing back with a win rate after losing a piece at a respectable 33%.

Opening Adventures

Matheo seems to favor the adventurous Scandinavian Defense, boasting a solid 60% win rate with it in rapid games — a fitting testament to his love of edgy, unexpected lines that leave opponents scratching their heads. The King’s Pawn Opening and its variations are his trusty old friends, though his win rates there show the honest struggle of battling the chess gods. He’s also dabbled in the Reti and English Openings, sprinkling variety like a chef seasoning a chess stew.

Stats Snapshot

• Peak Rapid Rating: 707 (Sept 2023)
• Peak Daily Rating: 400 (May 2025)
• Peak Bullet Rating: 290
• Win-Loss-Draw Record (Rapid): 36 - 41 - 9
• Longest Winning Streak: 8 games
• Longest Losing Streak: 9 games (ouch!)

Psychological Quirks & Habits

Matheo’s best play seems to come bright and early around 8 AM — so if you want to catch him off guard, maybe challenge him at midnight instead. Tilt factor is moderate at 9, which means while he might get a little miffed at the chessboard, it won’t turn him into a fire-breathing dragon... yet.

Notable Games

His recent checkmate victory against flotingnghe showcased his uncanny ability to deliver swift justice with a sneaky Scandinavian Defense attack, finishing off the game in a mere 6 moves with a cheeky bishop checkmate. If brevity is the soul of wit, Matheo’s got it in spades.

1. e4 d5 2. Nf3 dxe4 3. Ne5 f6 4. Qh5+ g6 5. Bc4 Nc6 6. Bf7# 1-0
  

Of course, even the best stumble sometimes. Matheo’s losses reveal a willingness to face a broad range of openings, from the classic French Defense to the Horwitz Defense, always battling till the very end. Every defeat adds another chapter to his evolving chess saga.

Conclusion

Matheo Forgin (Math_53) is the kind of player who reminds us all that chess isn’t just about ratings and wins — it’s about the thrill of the game, the stories behind the moves, and maybe the occasional cheeky checkmate that leaves everyone smiling. So next time you see him online, be ready for a fight that’s equal parts strategy and fun!