Mazin Khtba

Mazin Khtba: The Rapid-Fire Chess Maverick

Meet mazinkhtba, a player whose love for the game can only be described as a wild rollercoaster through the kingdoms of Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily chess. Starting with a modest Rapid rating in the 300s back in 2021, Mazin has steadily climbed the ranks, currently sitting pretty with a peak Rapid rating of 830 achieved in June 2025. Not too shabby for someone who might be equally comfortable resigning early as savoring epic endgames!

Playing Style & Stats

Mazin's favorite playground is undoubtedly Rapid chess, where the average game length hovers around 58 moves when winning—long enough to hatch a plot, short enough to keep the adrenaline pumping. With an early resignation rate just under 3%, Mazin is no quitter... except when they're a little tired, perhaps.

Interestingly, they enjoy a slight advantage playing Black (52.2% win rate) versus White's 48.2%. Maybe all those sneaky counter-attacks come from hiding in the shadows? Tactical awareness is Mazin’s forte, with a comeback rate of nearly 74%, proving that losing a piece isn't a death sentence—it's just a plot twist.

Opening Repertoire: The Chess Buffet

Mazin has sampled a buffet of openings but has a clear appetite for the Scotch Game and the Nimzowitsch Defense, boasting win rates above 50%, and an impressive near 79% success rate in Nimzowitsch Defense games. The King’s Pawn Opening King’s Knight Variation and the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation are frequent dishes on Mazin's table, served with a healthy side of bold tactics.

Battle Tested

Mazin isn't afraid of the heat of battle, having played hundreds of rapid matches against a vast library of opponents—most notably clashing with “ibraan” 17 times and “jamilalaswad” 13 times. While some opponents managed to dodge wins, Mazin has a collection of opponents against whom they maintain a sweet 100% win record—talk about selective mercy!

Recent Triumph

On June 7, 2025, in a stunning display of strategic dominance, Mazin checkmated “Heisenb3r_g” after a fierce 33-move battle. This match saw Mazin expertly handle the Four Knights Game Scotch Variation Accepted—a testament to their well-oiled opening prep and midgame prowess. Against opponents who drop their queen or underestimate the power of forks and pins, Mazin’s sharp eye never misses.

Off the Board

Despite a tilt factor of 8 (hey, who doesn’t sometimes throw their king under the bus?), Mazin tends to perform best in the early morning hours, especially at 7 AM—a perfect time for conquering the chessboard before breakfast. This player’s motto? "Why just checkmate your opponent when you can make their day memorable?"

Whether it’s grinding it out in rapid games, lightning bolt blitz battles, or fast and furious bullet duels, mazinkhtba is a force—armed with a tactical mind, an adventurous opening repertoire, and a penchant for stunning victories. Watch this space; the king’s gambit is just getting started!