metalmaz: The Relentless Chess Adventurer
Meet metalmaz, a passionate chess player whose journey through the ranks is as intriguing as their opening choices! Known for a tactical knack that often turns the tides, metalmaz is not one to give up easily—with a remarkable comeback rate of 71.87%, they truly embody the spirit of fighting till the last piece.
Rising Through the Ratings
Starting humbly in the bullet category with ratings drifting from 122 to a striking peak of 647 in mid-2025, metalmaz has shown a steady climb in rapid (top rating: 826) and blitz play as well. Their daily rating once soared up to 941—a testament to consistent strategic thinking over longer games.
Style and Strategy
metalmaz’s games are a blend of strategic patience and calculated aggression. They average close to 47 moves in victories, proving they’re in for the long haul, but watch out—their losses tend to linger longer with an average of 52 moves. This player appreciates a good endgame, engaging in these critical phases almost half the time. Their early resignation rate is impressively low at just over 6%, so don’t expect them to throw in the towel before the drama unfolds!
Opening Arsenal
varied yet reliable—metalmaz’s opening repertoire includes classics like the King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation (100% win rate in bullet), the French Defense family of variations, and the Scandinavian Defense. They also dabble in less common lines like the Van t Kruijs and Van Geet Openings, keeping opponents on their toes!
Competitive Record
With over 700 wins in rapid games alone, metalmaz has proven themself a seasoned competitor. Sure, they have suffered some tough losing streaks (up to 13 games), but with a current winning streak of 4, it’s clear they’ve shrugged off past setbacks. Their overall win rate against opponents varies, but notable is their perfect 100% score against several fierce rivals, including users like magnuscarlsen472005 — a bold feat that could spark envy or admiration!
Memorable Moments
A particularly glorious highlight is metalmaz’s checkmate victory against magnuscarlsen472005 in June 2025, featuring a well-worked King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation. The game, ending in a swift 30 moves, showed their capacity to execute tactical strikes culminating in a decisive mate—a moment surely cherished in their chess chronicles.
Personality and Play Time
Don’t be fooled by the ratings alone—metalmaz plays with flair and some humor, often opting for moves that surprise and entertain. Interestingly, their peak performance hour is around 4 AM, so you might find them lurking online when others are asleep, plotting their next grand assault!
In sum, metalmaz is a relentless chess adventurer, navigating the battlefield with gritty determination, creativity in openings, and a love for the endgame that any opponent should respect. Whether drilling down in bullet or slowly outmaneuvering in rapid and daily games, their journey is far from over—and it’s definitely worth watching.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| royal_dutch_shell | 5W / 16L / 0D | View Games |
| mcilryan | 11W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| cuddles-mcsavage | 4W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| chessmaker696 | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| shabab16 | 3W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 607 | 471 | 701 | 620 |
| 2024 | 673 | 460 | ||
| 2023 | 588 | 306 | 709 | 487 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 327W / 322L / 18D | 332W / 314L / 14D | 54.3 |
| 2024 | 0W / 2L / 0D | 0W / 4L / 0D | 53.3 |
| 2023 | 291W / 294L / 7D | 283W / 290L / 15D | 47.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 97 | 49 | 47 | 1 | 50.5% |
| Scotch Game | 91 | 47 | 42 | 2 | 51.6% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 72 | 42 | 29 | 1 | 58.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 53 | 28 | 23 | 2 | 52.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 50 | 27 | 23 | 0 | 54.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 48 | 22 | 26 | 0 | 45.8% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 46 | 21 | 25 | 0 | 45.6% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 44 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 54.5% |
| Alekhines Defense | 44 | 23 | 20 | 1 | 52.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 33 | 17 | 15 | 1 | 51.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrovs Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Owens Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Two Knights Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Clemenz Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Birds Opening Dutch Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Falkbeer Vienna Gambit | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 117 | 71 | 45 | 1 | 60.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 48 | 25 | 23 | 0 | 52.1% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 46 | 24 | 21 | 1 | 52.2% |
| French Defense | 42 | 17 | 22 | 3 | 40.5% |
| Alekhines Defense | 41 | 19 | 21 | 1 | 46.3% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 36 | 12 | 24 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 35 | 21 | 14 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 33 | 19 | 12 | 2 | 57.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 32 | 16 | 15 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 28 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense Kings Indian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Van Geet Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhines Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bishops Opening Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 2 |
| Losing | 13 | 0 |