Overview
Maxx Coleman, also known online as mc4chess, is a National Master recognized by National. He is a prolific and imaginative player with an appetite for fast tactics and long endgames. Although Maxx is fearsome in Bullet and Blitz, his preferred time control is Rapid, where he blends tactical fireworks with careful planning.
- Title: National Master
- Username: mc4chess
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Playing footprint: thousands of games across Bullet and Blitz with a deep repertoire as White and Black
Career highlights
Maxx rose through the online ranks by mixing offbeat opening choice with stubborn endgame technique. Highlights include a long 33 game winning streak and peak performances that caught the chess world eye. He is known for grinding out wins even when the clock is short.
- Longest winning streak: 33 games
- Longest losing streak: 19 games
- Best time of day to play: around 12:00
- Notable opponents include frequent matches versus morphysprodigy and bm_on_icc
Quick peek at peak achievements: 2860 (2025-10-31) and 2323 (2022-01-06).
Playing style and strengths
Maxx favors strategic, flexible systems that allow tactical bursts. Games often go deep, and he has a remarkable taste for complex middlegames that head toward technical endgames. Opponents should expect creative wing attacks, unusual pawn structures, and plenty of queen checks.
- Endgame frequency: very high, Maxx often converts small advantages late
- Average moves per win: about 77, showing a preference for decisive, lengthier struggles
- Early resignation rate: low, Maxx rarely gives up early
- Psychology: strong comeback ability and resilience after material losses
Favorite openings and repertoire
Maxx plays a wide and unconventional set of openings. As White he often experiments with the Amazon Attack and various English systems. As Black he has strong results with the Sicilian Kan family and the Dory Defense. If you want to surprise him, do not be afraid to enter his pet sidelines.
- White favorites: Amazon Attack, Nimzo-Larsen Attack
- Black weapons: D\u00F6ry Defense, Sicilian variations including Kan and Sherzer
- Strong opening win rates shown in the chart below
Memorable games
Maxx has collected a trove of exciting finishes. One classic is a tactical miniature against a top online rival that finishes with precise endgame technique. Replay and study a representative game below or visit his profile to explore more.
- Sample game replay:
- A classic win versus a repeated opponent: Classic Win
- Visit the player profile: Maxx Coleman
Statistics snapshot
Maxx's records reflect both volume and quality. He has a deep history in Bullet and Blitz with strong adjusted win rates in Rapid. He tends to perform best in midday sessions and shows extraordinary resilience in comeback situations.
- Win/loss totals (sample): Bullet and Blitz account for the bulk of games and wins
- Strength adjusted win rate: Rapid stands out as a specialty
- Time patterns: highest win rates often around late morning to early afternoon
Personality and fun facts
Maxx mixes humor and seriousness at the board. Expect witty banter in chat followed by relentless technical play when the real fight begins. Off the board he is the kind of player who will analyze a 100 move game for fun on a rainy Sunday.
- Online handle: mc4chess
- Famous for mixing unorthodox opening names with grimly efficient technique
- Fan-friendly: loves annotated game chats and speedy postmortems