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max-godgiven

Since 2025 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟
51.3%- 42.0%- 6.7%
Blitz 586
1W 2L 0D
Rapid 1465
418W 341L 55D

Overview

max-godgiven is a rapid specialist in online chess who plays with a mix of bold opening choices and stubborn comebacks. Preferred time control: Rapid. Known for long, tactical games and an appetite for the Amazon Attack and London System. Peaked at a Rapid rating of 1498 (2026-02-28) and shows a clear upward trend over 2025 to 2026:

Rapid Rating153314281323121811132025: 11482026: 149820252026
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Playing style and strengths

Expect long games and fighting chess. max-godgiven favors complex middlegames and often takes the fight to the opponent rather than simplifying early.

  • Average moves per win: 71.7. Average moves per loss: 64.1.
  • Excellent comeback ability. Comeback rate around 77 percent means lost material is not the end of the story.
  • Solid conversion with White. White win rate about 60 percent across recent play.
  • Plays best in the morning. Best time of day recorded: 07:00. Several early-hour sessions show very high win rates.

Openings and repertoire

max-godgiven builds a signature repertoire that rewards preparation and familiarity. Key openings include the Amazon Attack, the Australian Defense, and the London System. The Amazon Attack and its Siberian Attack subvariation are particularly successful.

  • Amazon Attack (main weapon): 172 games, win rate about 53 percent. See Amazon Attack for the opening page.
  • Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack: roughly 71 percent win rate across 24 games.
  • Australian Defense: near 69 percent win rate, a reliable choice for White or Black setups.
  • London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation: strong results with over 60 percent win when handled as White and an excellent performance as Black as well.
  • Areas to watch: Scandinavian Defense and the Blackburne Shilling Gambit have lower win rates; these are useful targets for targeted improvement.

Streaks and records

  • Longest winning streak: 12 games.
  • Current winning streak: 2 games.
  • Longest losing streak: 7 games, recovered from to post more solid results.
  • Overall Rapid record shows steady activity and improvement from late 2025 into early 2026.

Notable opponents and head-to-heads

Frequent opponents reveal competitive rivalries and targets for study. Click to open opponent profiles where available.

  • husketto: most played opponent, small sample. Record: 0 wins, 3 losses. husketto
  • gloosy: tight rivalry. Record: 2 wins, 1 loss. gloosy
  • phil-godgiven4045: favorable results. Record: 2 wins, 0 losses. phil-godgiven4045
  • akoto81, alvarocifuentesle, erdem7748: consistent wins in short series. akoto81 alvarocifuentesle erdem7748

Sample game snippet

Representative opening sequence showing the kind of Queen Pawn structures and early piece play max-godgiven prefers:

This short PGN illustrates typical early moves leading into D00 and related structures in which max-godgiven thrives.

Additional notes and analytics

  • High endgame involvement. Endgame frequency is notable, which suits a patient, technical approach.
  • Win rate versus similarly rated opponents is strong. Strength adjusted performance shows consistent competence in Rapid play.
  • Time-of-day trends and hourly win rates can inform when to schedule rated sessions for best results.

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  • Rating chart:
    Rapid Rating153314281323121811132025: 11482026: 149820252026
  • Peak rating stat: 1498 (2026-02-28)
  • Opening term link: Amazon Attack
  • Opponent profile links: husketto, gloosy, phil-godgiven4045
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