maylem13

maylem13: The Adventurous Rapid Specialist

Meet maylem13, a fearless Rapid player who bravely navigates the battlefield of bits and bytes with a peak rating of 700 achieved in April 2025. Like a rollercoaster with more downs than ups, their rating journey has been a wild ride, sliding from a respectable 585 down to the current holding pattern in the 350s—but don't let the numbers fool you; resilience is their true game.

Opening Moves & Style

Fond of classic duels beginning with the King's Pawn Opening and its intricate variations, maylem13 enjoys mixing it up, with a 46.6% win rate in the main King's Pawn lines and a surprisingly effective 62.5% conquering the Queen's Pawn Opening. They don't shy away from experimenting either, dabbling in the French Defense, Van 't Kruijs Opening, and a smorgasbord of other lines—some successful, some “creative disasters.”
Their tactical prowess shines with a 62.94% comeback rate, proving that even when the chips are down, the game is never over. Early resignations occur roughly 19% of the time, possibly the result of being brutally honest with their position or just knowing when it's time to grab a coffee.

On the Board (And Off)

Games tend to last around 47 moves on average when victorious, which means maylem13 likes a good long think and plans their attacks carefully—until they blitz past the 38 move mark when losing. Their endgame frequency is solid at 38%, so don't expect it to be over in a hurry. The psychological side of the game isn’t neglected either, boasting a tilt factor of 9, so while they might get a bit frustrated losing two games in a row (their current streak), they bounce back stronger and often catch opponents off guard at 6 AM, their reported best time to strike.

Memorable Battle

In a recent Rapid skirmish against SrNickz, maylem13 executed a crafty Vienna Game strategy, turning the tides and coaxing a resignation after 28 suspenseful moves that showcased both tactical vision and nerves of steel.

Opponents Beware!

With a mixed record against familiar foes, maylem13 holds a commendable 67% win rate against srnickz and a perfect 100% winning streak against a lengthy list of opponents (including fedora1413, vinusanju, and ryandad8)—clearly, some players just have their number. But beware of xrsvikash: zero wins and a painful checkmate loss recently—a nemesis that might need more study.

Final Thoughts

Maylem13 is the kind of chess warrior who embodies the spirit of Rapid chess—bold, sometimes unpredictable, but always fighting to the last piece. Whether catching opponents at dawn or shrugging off tough stretches, this player’s journey is less about the rating and more about the love of the game (and maybe a dash of madcap creativity).