Maxwell1986: The Grandmaster with a Tactical Twist
Known in the chess world simply as Maxwell1986, this Grandmaster has carved out a reputation as a formidable blitz and bullet player with a vintage flair and a wicked sense of humor. Rising through the ranks since 2013, Maxwell has turned the fast-paced chaos of blitz and bullet into an art form, boasting peak ratings of 2635 in Blitz and 2506 in Bullet — basically, if chess had a Formula 1, Maxwell would be on the podium with champagne in hand.
Maxwell1986's style is equal parts resilience and creativity, reflected by a comeback rate over 84% and an endgame frequency north of 79%. Average moves per win hover around 72, proving that Maxwell doesn’t just sprint through games but dances through the midgame with elegant perseverance. A bit of a finisher, holding a Black win rate of 76% and White's at just under 72%, Maxwell leaves opponents wondering whether they lost on the board or to the clock — since many opponents know the sting of losing by timeout (126 wins this way!).
With a longest winning streak of 22 games, it’s clear Maxwell can overwhelm rivals with relentless pressure, yet the Grandmaster admits to a mild tilt factor of 5 — basically, “I lose my cool just enough to keep things interesting.” The best time to witness Maxwell’s brilliance? Around noon, where a win rate over 83% reflects a well-fueled brain ready to calculate deadly threats.
The openings are shrouded in mystery — fittingly labeled "Top Secret" — yet they yield a healthy 72% win rate in Blitz and an even more impressive 78% in Bullet. The secret sauce? Well, Maxwell seems to favor aggressive tactical play, exploiting opponents’ mistakes quickly — just ask the unlucky contenders like “gmjoey1” and “cruz29,” who’ve yet to notch a win against this Grandmaster.
Though Maxwell’s games may look like high-speed thrill rides, the statistics reveal a thoughtful tactician who rarely resigns early (a mere 0.8% early resignation rate), preferring to wrestle every half-move for the best endgame advantage. This never-say-die attitude is rewarded by a 71.79% win rate after losing a piece: losing material might rattle most, but Maxwell 1986 uses it as the spark for dramatic comebacks.
When not dominating online on Chess.com, Maxwell1986 probably enjoys raiding the fridge, contemplating the meaning of pawns, or plotting the next brilliant queen sacrifice. One recent notable victory was against Acarolina15, where Maxwell secured a win on time — a classic finish, showing that patience and a ticking clock can be equally lethal.
In short, Maxwell1986 is the kind of Grandmaster who makes speed chess look deceptively calm and deliberate, proving that lightning-fast moves and deep strategic understanding can coexist. Approach the board ready for an electrifying duel — and maybe, just maybe, a few chuckles from chess’s witty speedster.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| j-costi | 24W / 1L / 0D | |
| tac49 | 12W / 6L / 2D | |
| valmiki | 7W / 7L / 2D | |
| Ludy De Sousa | 9W / 4L / 2D | |
| Jaroslaw Krassowizkij | 3W / 6L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2621 | |||
| 2020 | 2621 | 2273 | ||
| 2019 | 2506 | 2572 | ||
| 2015 | 2254 | 2416 | ||
| 2014 | 2258 | 2352 | ||
| 2013 | 2307 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 20.0 |
| 2020 | 4W / 2L / 3D | 4W / 1L / 3D | 84.4 |
| 2019 | 8W / 3L / 2D | 13W / 2L / 1D | 80.1 |
| 2015 | 44W / 5L / 1D | 44W / 2L / 2D | 71.4 |
| 2014 | 121W / 42L / 14D | 126W / 43L / 9D | 77.1 |
| 2013 | 54W / 14L / 6D | 59W / 11L / 4D | 78.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 28 | 19 | 8 | 1 | 67.9% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 16 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 43.8% |
| Czech Defense | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Slav Defense | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 81.8% |
| Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 77.8% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Classical Variation, Tiviakov Defense | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 87.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0% |
| QGD: Exchange, 5.Bg5 c6 6.Qc2 g6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Panno Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 4.Bg5 Be7 5.cxd5 Nxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense, Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Variation, Nei Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Mecking Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 27 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 63.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 13 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 84.6% |
| Slav Defense | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Australian Defense | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 90.0% |
| Czech Defense | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 85.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Catalan Opening | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 22 | 2 |
| Losing | 5 | 0 |