Overview
Maximiliano Donoso Aguirre (known online as MaxiDag30) is a Candidate Master and a force to be reckoned with on the faster time controls. A true Bullet specialist, MaxiDag30 built a reputation for frantic tactics, patient endgames and a willingness to gamble for victory — often with spectacular results. This biography highlights his style, signature openings and some memorable online achievements.
Playing Style & Strengths
MaxiDag30 combines tactical daring with endurance. He:
- Prefers Bullet chess — lightning-fast decisions and sharp tactics are his playground.
- Frequently reaches endgames (high endgame frequency) and plays long, decisive games — his average decisive game length is well above casual norms.
- Excels at comebacks and holds a strong WinRateAfterLosingPiece, showing resilience under pressure.
- Is comfortable playing both as White and Black — solid White win rate and a confident Black record in faster time controls.
Notable mental traits: a high comeback rate, modest tilt factor, and a habit of delivering clutch wins late in a match.
Career Highlights & Milestones
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE).
- Preferred time control: Bullet — the arena where MaxiDag30 truly shines.
- Peak online achievements include 2566 (2025-11-08) (Bullet) and 2694 (2025-12-16) (Blitz), demonstrating elite speed-chess performance.
- Longest winning streak: 20 games; longest losing streak: 9 games; currently on a winning streak of 2 games.
- Extensive experience: thousands of rapid and blitz encounters, with a large collection of decisive, instructive games.
Favorite Openings & Repertoire
MaxiDag30 keeps opponents guessing with a mix of offbeat gambits and solid mainlines. He has notable success with:
- Amar Gambit — a surprise weapon in Bullet with a strong win rate.
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — a staple in both Bullet and Blitz.
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit — cheeky traps and practical play online.
- Caro-Kann and modern setups — reliable, positional play when the clock allows.
He also plays a wide variety of "Unknown" and offbeat replies that have produced excellent win rates — an ideal strategy in short-time controls where surprise is currency.
Notable Opponents & Records
MaxiDag30 has played many repeat opponents in the online arena. His most-played foes include:
- ice25 — a rivalry with an excellent head-to-head score for MaxiDag30 (18–5–3). (ice25)
- chesslegendarygames — many shared battles, a competitive series of games.
- orlandikill, insalvbre, j3sus589 — regular opponents who’ve seen a variety of MaxiDag30’s repertoire.
Fun Corner
When not calculating five moves ahead at blinding speeds, MaxiDag30 likes to keep the audience entertained with creative sacrifices and unexpected opening choices. A short illustrative game (for study or recreation):
Warning: watching his Bullet games without a fast-forward button may cause motion sickness for the faint-hearted.
Why Follow MaxiDag30?
- High-energy Bullet and Blitz play — entertaining and instructional for players who want to learn practical tactics under time pressure.
- A mix of surprising openings and solid technique in longer phases — useful for students of both tactics and endgames.
- Consistently improving: long-term trajectory shows continued growth and resilience.
Search engines: Candidate Master, Bullet specialist, tactical online chess, MaxiDag30, Donoso Aguirre — all keywords that lead to this profile.