Max Giezen

Max Giezen: The Relentless Chess Warrior

Meet Max Giezen, known in the chess circles by the enigmatic username maxgiezen. This chess enthusiast has been on a thrilling journey through the ranks since 2020, blending sharp tactics with a sprinkle of tenacity and a pinch of humor.

Career Highlights & Stats

• Peak Ratings: Bullet - 1445 (Sept 2021), Blitz - 1483 (Nov 2023), Rapid - 1524 (Jan 2024), Daily - 1538 (Feb 2023)
• Preferred Time Controls: A versatile player, Max battles across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats with a solid winning record particularly in Bullet chess - boasting 3762 wins!
• Top Openings: A connoisseur of openings, Max often ventures into the Modern Defense, Englund Gambit, and Indian Game in Bullet, while favoring the Accelerated London System and Queens Pawn Opening across other time formats.

A Journey Through the Ratings

Starting with modest ratings around 600 in Bullet during mid-2020, Max steadily improved their game, peaking at a respectable 1445 by autumn 2021. Rapid and Blitz follow a similar trajectory, peaking above 1480 and 1520 respectively. Max’s Daily chess prowess shines brightest with a peak of 1538, demonstrating patience and strategic prowess.

Playing Style & Quirks

Known for a strong endgame frequency (over 62%), Max is not one to quit early and prefers to grind out their opponents with an average of 66 moves per win. Their early resignation rate is a humble 4.55%, proving they like to fight till the bitter end — or at least until their coffee runs out. Max's notorious tilt factor is at a manageable 20, meaning they can keep cool... most of the time.

Ever the optimist, Max’s comeback rate sits around an impressive 81%, suggesting they don’t just play chess — they wage psychological warfare. And if they lose a piece, they still cling to nearly a 48% chance to fight back and reclaim glory.

Peak Moments & Recent Battles

Recently, Max dazzled the chess community with a crafty victory on June 1, 2025, in a Queen’s Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation. With precise play and a little clock pressure, they triumphed on time — proving that sometimes the best weapon is just better multitasking.

Of course, not all battles are won; Max has also tasted defeat, such as in a Grueling Kings Indian Defense, but each loss only fuels the fire to improve and refocus.

Opponent Records & Fun Facts

Max has faced many foes, with a mixed record against familiar rivals like coldspots (33 games, 69.7% win rate!) and baronzad. Max’s win rate shines higher on certain days and hours — apparently, the early morning hours (around 5 AM) are their prime time. Why? Perhaps it's the thrill of proving that even before sunrise, Max is the king of the battlefield.

When not pushing pawns around 64 squares, Max enjoys quirky opening choices and occasionally attempts the Englund Gambit — a move that nearly screams, “Surprise! Did you expect this?”

In Summary

Max Giezen is a dedicated chess gladiator with a passion for long battles, sudden comebacks, and hour-long wars of intellect. With solid peaks and a reservoir of resilience, Max continues to captivate opponents and spectators alike. Just remember: if you challenge Max, warm up your opening repertoire, keep your wits sharp, and maybe, just maybe, set your alarm for 5 AM.