Matt Allen (mattymath)
Matt Allen, known in the chess world by his username mattymath, is a tenacious and seasoned player with a chess journey spanning nearly two decades. Starting around 2008, Matt has dallied extensively with blitz, bullet, daily, and rapid formats, proving himself a versatile competitor who’s always ready to castle and crush.
His peak ratings were respectable peaks of 1641 in Daily chess (March 2010), 1314 in Blitz (February 2011), 1344 in Rapid (April 2012), and 1204 in Bullet (March 2011). While Matt might joke that his blitz wins sometimes outnumber his losses by a generous margin of “not quite,” his overall journey is peppered with more battles than quick victories, proving he’s a player who embraces every move - whether crowned with glory or followed by a bitter defeat.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Average moves per game hover around 58, indicating Matt enjoys a proper strategic slugfest rather than a lightning speed blitzkrieg.
- White pieces give him an edge: a 44.89% win rate compared to 41.28% with Black.
- His endgame frequency is impressive at 60.24%, so don’t expect him to resign easily—he’s in it for the long haul.
- Interesting psychological tidbit: Matt has a tilt factor of 13, meaning like any mortal, a few blunders can get under his skin. But he also boasts a comeback rate of over 66%, proving resilience is his middle name.
Favorite Openings
Matt’s most mysterious and recurring choice is the "Unknown Opening", played in hundreds of games. But he also has a fondness for the “Top Secret” opening, which, judging by the name, must keep his opponents scratching their heads. When he feels adventurous, he dabbles with the Sicilian Defense variations like the McDonnell Attack and OKelly Normal System, often pulling off wins that make opponents wonder, “What just happened?”
Memorable Moments
Matt’s recent victory on May 11, 2025, under the username mattymath was a graceful win by timeout in a sharp Closed Sicilian Defense Traditional Line. Opponents beware: his endgame stamina and time management can snatch victory even as the clock winds down!
Chess Personality
If Matt were to be described as a chess piece, he’d probably be the knight—sometimes unpredictable, hopping around the board with surprising tactics, ready to spring a trap when you least expect it. With a gaming record boasting hundreds of wins, more than a thousand games, and a spirited approach to chess battle days and nights, Matt Allen embodies the tireless spirit of a hobbyist who loves the game seriously but plays with a smile.
Whether you find him strategizing over a slow daily duel or blitzing through a flare of rapid moves, Mattymath’s chess story is a reminder that persistence, humor, and passion checkmate raw talent any day.
