About Mau Romano
Mau Romano is a dedicated blitz chess enthusiast known by many opponents for his tenacity and diverse opening repertoire. Over the years, Mau has demonstrated remarkable consistency and an impressive competitive spirit in fast-paced matches.
Playing Style & Strengths
Mau prefers blitz chess, where he can leverage quick decision-making and tactical awareness. His style combines practical play with a balanced approach to openings, endgames, and psychological resilience.
- Enjoys exchanges and calculated risk — evident from his average moves per win (~58) compared to loss (~64)
- Strong comeback rate: wins 81% of games where he was initially losing
- Maintains a tilt factor of 14, meaning he keeps cool even under pressure
- Best time of day to play: 10:00 AM — early birds catch the castles!
Opening Choices
Mau’s opening repertoire in blitz demonstrates a fondness for dynamic play:
- Englund Gambit Accepted — A daring choice with a 53% win rate out of 466 games!
- Zukertort Opening: Tennison Gambit — Another adventurous gambit, winning 52% of 310 games
- Center Game — A classic choice yielding a solid 55% win rate
- Caro-Kann (2.Nf3) — Balanced and reliable, with a 52% success rate
Performance Highlights
Over the years, Mau Romano has steadily climbed the ranks, peaking in blitz with an impressive 1416 rating in June 2024. His rapid and bullet performances also show a player comfortable with quick decisions and sharp tactics.
- More than 11,300 blitz games played, demonstrating dedication and experience
- Preferred time control: Blitz, where he truly shines
- Notable winning streak of 12 games and resilience against losing streaks
- Most frequent opponent: "joebruin" with over 330 games played, exemplifying fierce rivalries
Mau’s overall blitz win rate hovers around 49%, a testimony to the high level of competition he regularly engages with.
Fun Facts
- Mau has an 80% comeback rate when losing pieces, proving he never gives up without a fight.
- Despite his tactical mindset, he sometimes resigns early — but hey, everybody’s got their quirks!
- He has best win percentages during early morning hours — apparently, coffee and chess make a great combo.
- Facing opponents with usernames like "snaveharas" and "loboueagle" must make for some colorful battles.
Looking Forward
With a passion for blitz chess and constantly improving ratings, Mau Romano continues to pursue mastery on the board. Whether pulling off gambit surprises or grinding out endgames, Mau’s chess journey promises exciting future chapters.