Overview
Max Weidenhoefer (also plays as MaxiW2006) is a spirited Candidate Master (FIDE) known for frantic, coffee-fueled blitz sessions and a knack for turning chaotic middlegames into wins. A true blitz enthusiast — Max prefers the pulse-quickening time control where intuition and speed meet strategy.
- Title: Candidate Master (CM)
- Preferred time control: Blitz — expect fast moves, faster comebacks.
- Peak highlights: 2584 (2025-04-07), 2561 (2025-11-26), 2360 (2025-01-23)
Playing Style & Strengths
Max combines tactical sharpness with an appetite for long, decisive games — his average decisive game stretches well into the endgame. Opponents beware: Max's comeback rate and willingness to play complicated endgames make him dangerous even when behind.
- Endgame frequency: high — Max often grinds wins from long endings.
- Tactical resilience: excellent comeback rate and solid performance after losing material.
- Typical game length: long (Avg moves per win ≈ 79, per loss ≈ 91).
- Early resignation rate: noticeable — he knows when to press and when to reset.
Openings & Repertoire
Max has a practical, consistent repertoire with favorites on both sides. He often steers games into well-studied Caro-Kann and French structures but can switch to sharp lines when provoked.
- Signature defenses: Caro-Kann Defense, French Defense: Advance Variation, Scandinavian Defense
- Unpredictable choices: the aggressive Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack and occasional gambit play keep opponents honest.
- Performance note: strong winning percentages in French Advance and Scandinavian when played in bullet and blitz.
Notable Stats Snapshot
Max is prolific online across all fast formats. Below are compact lifetime tallies across time controls.
- Blitz: Wins 1146 — Losses 1068 — Draws 150
- Bullet: Wins 613 — Losses 553 — Draws 67
- Rapid: Wins 59 — Losses 31 — Draws 7
- Daily: Wins 3 — Losses 1 — Draws 0
Win rates vary by day and hour — Sundays and early mornings look especially productive. For a visual of the rating arc in his favorite time control:
- Rating chart (Blitz):
Memorable Streaks & Moments
Max has enjoyed marathon streaks and has also learned from rough patches. Highlights include a long winning streak and a habit of producing long, decisive games — ideal reading material for endgame students.
- Longest winning streak: 13 games
- Longest losing streak: 10 games — the kind of slump that breeds character (and better preparation).
- Stamina: frequently plays many games per month with mixed swings, especially in blitz and bullet.
Frequent Opponents & Head-to-Head
Max has built rivalries with several regulars online — some friendly, some ferocious.
- Most-played opponents: Yulieski Rodriguez Garcia (20 games), tokyobari (17 games), cwelt88 (17 games)
- Notable head-to-heads: positive records versus cwelt88 and user59802580, tougher matchups versus yuligmpro.
Fun Facts & Extras
Beyond the numbers: Max likes gritty endgames, dislikes early quick draws, and has an oddly consistent preference for opening with e4. He’s the kind of player who’ll flag you in a nail-biter or outplay you in a marathon endgame — sometimes both in the same day.
- Preferred first move (recent years): e4
- Average first capture happens around move: 6
- Sample game to study (interactive):
- Look up rivals: Yulieski Rodriguez Garcia, tokyobari, cwelt88
- Try these terms: Caro-Kann Defense, French Defense: Advance Variation, Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack
Final Note
Max Weidenhoefer — or MaxiW2006 if you prefer the online alias — is a blazing example of a modern blitz specialist who also ages his wins like fine cheese: sharp, occasionally smelly, but unforgettable. If you play him, bring your tactics, your endgame book, and a full cup of coffee.