Sebastien Maze (aka Mazetovic)
Grandmaster of the 64 Squares
Meet Sebastien Maze, a chess maestro who proudly carries the title of Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE — because mere mortals aren’t allowed to call themselves that. Known online as "Mazetovic", Sebastien dances through blitz and bullet games with a style as sharp as his repertoire.
Career Highlights & Style
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2854 (achieved on Christmas Day 2020, because why not celebrate by crushing opponents?), and a bullet peak rating near 2807, Mazetovic is a formidable force in rapid and fast-paced chess. Not one to shy away from long endgames, Sebastien’s favorite pastimes include late-night sprints on the board — his average winning game wraps at a marathon-worthy 85 moves.
His tactical awareness is so sharp that he manages a nearly 91% comeback rate after setbacks, proving he's not just a grandmaster of chess but also of bouncing back. However, Sebastien isn’t immune to a little tilt, sporting a modest “tilt factor” of 9 — a gentle reminder even GMs have moments of coffee withdrawal.
Playing Patterns
- White win rate: 51.31%
- Black win rate: 47.4%
- Prefers: Playing deep, long games with intricate endgames.
- Likes to resign early: Very rarely (early resignation rate just 0.51%) — because who wants to give up when there’s still a sliver of hope?
Most Recent Showdown
On April 19, 2025, Mazetovic showcased the might of his Torre Attack against doverbeme in a blitz match, winning decisively after 35 moves. The game was a tactical ballet of careful pawn moves and sharp bishop positioning culminating in a graceful victory via resignation.
For those who dream in opening theory URLs, Mazetovic’s recent exploits include:
- Torre Attack - Nimzowitsch Variation
- Benoni Defense - Czech Variation
- Queen’s Pawn Opening - Torre Gossip Variation
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Sebastien’s best hours for blitz duels hover around the wee hours of the morning — 2 AM is prime time to watch him shine.
- His longest winning streak stands at a cool 12 games, showing that when inspiration strikes, Mazetovic becomes nearly unstoppable.
- Surprisingly, despite his high win ratio, he also knows what it feels like to lose — his longest losing streak is 9 games (ouch, even grandmasters have rough patches!).
- He’s logged over 3,300 blitz games with a solid 49% win rate, proving consistency over a mountain of battles.
Whether you're facing him in bullet, blitz, or rapid, remember: Sebastien Maze plays with the heart of a warrior and the patience of a scholar. Defeating him requires not only skill but a bit of luck — and perhaps forgiving his occasional stubborn refusal to resign early!