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Maxwell1986 GM

Playing Since: 2013-10-03 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2273
5W / 2L / 5D
Blitz: 2621
287W / 84L / 28D
Bullet: 2656
182W / 39L / 12D

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
Rating by Year20132014201520192020202126212254YearRatingBulletBlitz

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

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