Profile: maxflowmincut
Meet maxflowmincut, a chess enthusiast whose handle sounds like a network algorithm but whose playstyle is all about cutting down opponents' hopes!
Rating & Performance
As of 2025, maxflowmincut boasts an impressive Blitz rating hovering around 2288 and a Bullet rating near 2292. This player is no stranger to the fast-paced adrenaline of quick games, with over 2,300 Blitz and 1,400 Bullet games under their belt, showing an average win rate just shy of 52% in both formats.
Playing Style
With an early resignation rate of just 0.5%, maxflowmincut and their opponents love to duke it out till the very end — and with an average of around 84 moves per game (on wins and losses alike), these matches are marathons, not sprints. The player shows a strong endgame presence, with an endgame appearance rate of 85.85%, suggesting deep strategic foresight and stamina.
They have a greater success rate when playing White (55.73%) versus a respectable 48.46% as Black. But whether striking first or responding, they maintain a remarkable 100% win rate after losing a piece and an incredible 93.21% comeback rate. Basically, maxflowmincut isn't just resilient – they're downright relentless.
Streaks & Opponents
Maxflowmincut has enjoyed a longest winning streak of 11 games. Although currently not on a streak, don’t count them out. Their opponent stats read like a veritable who’s who of online chess aliases — pawnbreaking, get_off_my_case, and titpro to name a few. Notably, they have a lovingly ruthless 81.82% win rate against titpro, proving they’re the type to break hearts and pawns alike.
Psychological & Time Traits
With a tilt factor of 11, maxflowmincut occasionally lets frustration sneak in, but their psychological resilience shines through with a rated vs casual win difference of 52.09%. They prefer gaming in the evening hours — their highest win percentages spike around 12 PM, 8 AM, and 13 PM (if only someone could tell what timezone!). Tuesdays and Mondays are prime battle days, with win rates exceeding 53% on those weekdays.
Fun Fact
Despite the name hinting at complex algorithms and graph theory, maxflowmincut’s chess strategy seems more like a gritty underdog story — slow, steady, and unpredictably devastating. Expect long games, dramatic turnarounds, and the occasional unexpected sacrifice.
In summary: A tactical beast with the patience of a grandmaster and the stubborn persistence of a cat refusing to come down from the chessboard tree.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sungsaikit26 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| thomas_n_haverford | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| michumistrzu | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| 123rocket123 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| einguter | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| pawnbreaking | 7W / 8L / 1D | |
| zimbabweanmakeyoucry | 7W / 5L / 1D | |
| get_off_my_case | 7W / 5L / 0D | |
| titpro | 9W / 1L / 1D | |
| cheinbaum | 9W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2175 | 2290 | ||
| 2024 | 2383 | 2181 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 438W / 330L / 61D | 398W / 379L / 46D | 86.2 |
| 2024 | 768W / 510L / 77D | 658W / 637L / 64D | 85.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 2291 | 1193 | 969 | 129 | 52.1% |
| Sicilian Defense OKelly Normal System | 21 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 71.4% |
| English Opening Anglo Indian Queens Knight Variation | 20 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 60.0% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Closed | 18 | 11 | 5 | 2 | 61.1% |
| Sicilian Defense OKelly Venice Barcza Line | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 64.3% |
| English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical Botvinnik System | 14 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 35.7% |
| Sicilian Defense OKelly Yerevan System | 13 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Slav Defense Exchange Variation | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| English Opening Anglo Indian Defense | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 66.7% |
| English Opening Great Snake Variation | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 58.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1447 | 754 | 611 | 82 | 52.1% |
| English Opening Anglo Scandinavian Defense | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 70.0% |
| Slav Defense | 8 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 25.0% |
| English Opening Anglo Indian Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| English Opening Reversed Sicilian Closed | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| English Opening Fianchetto Ultra Symmetrical Botvinnik System | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Reti Opening Sicilian Invitation | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| English Opening Kings English Variation | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense OKelly Yerevan System | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |