Overview
mathomchess is a blitz-focused chess player known for long, grinding games and an uncanny talent for comebacks. Preferred time control - Blitz. Over recent seasons mathomchess has compiled an impressive blitz record of 377 wins, 269 losses, and 58 draws while showing a taste for deep endgames and dramatic turnarounds. Peak blitz strength is highlighted here: 2396 (2026-01-29).
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Blitz record snapshot: 377 wins - 269 losses - 58 draws
- Notable trait: high endgame frequency and strong comeback ability
Playing Style
mathomchess likes long fights. Average decisive game length is around 80 moves which points to careful maneuvering, slow pressure, and a refusal to resign early. Expect lots of rook and queen activity during the checking phases.
- Endgame frequency: 79.83 percent - prefers to finish what was started
- Avg moves per win: about 82 moves
- Comeback rate: 85.56 percent - very resilient after setbacks
- White win rate: 55.83 percent - slightly stronger with the first move
- Best time of day to face mathomchess: around 12:00 local time
Openings and Repertoire
mathomchess is comfortable with classical defenses and some offbeat choices. The Caro-Kann is a frequent companion and the Czech Defense is a surprisingly potent weapon when it appears.
- Most-played and successful defenses:
- Caro-Kann Defense - heavily used and reliable
- French Defense: Burn Variation - solid results
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation - used often as counterplay
- Czech Defense - very high win rate in recorded blitz games
- White opening tendencies: 1.e4 is the most common first move
- Notable statistic: Czech Defense win rate in blitz is about 87.5 percent when played
Streaks, Trends and Opponents
mathomchess rides streaks and survives rough patches. Stamina and psychological resilience matter here.
- Longest winning streak: 9 games
- Longest losing streak: 8 games
- Current streak: 1 win
- Most-played opponents (sample):
- senj68
- londons123
- geraki73
- chessrol
- maxx1030
Notable Statistics and Visuals
For a quick visual of recent progress, check this rating chart and a sample mini-game that shows the typical middlegame complexity mathomchess enjoys.
- Recent blitz trend:
- Sample tactical sketch - a typical long game skeleton:
- Peak blitz rating: 2396 (2026-01-29)
Fun Facts
mathomchess mixes seriousness with a wink. Expect long endgames, occasional rare gambits, and the occasional offbeat opening to catch opponents by surprise.
- Favorite surprise lines recorded in blitz: Amazon Attack - Siberian Attack and the occasional Blackburne Shilling gambit
- Tactical resilience: wins over 51 percent of games after losing material
- Tilts less than average but the tilt factor exists - so coffee before playing is recommended