Mon-Malice

Mon-Malice: The Chess Enigma

Meet Mon-Malice, a formidable challenger on the chessboard whose journey is a rollercoaster of ups, downs, and tactical surprises. Peaking at a Rapid rating of 1286 in May 2025, Mon-Malice has shown a knack for steady improvement, starting from a humble 985 in late 2024 to crossing the 1200+ mark in early 2025, proving that persistence (and maybe a little malice) truly pays off.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for a deeply strategic approach, Mon-Malice thrives in the endgame, engaging in long battles that average nearly 64 moves per win — patience is definitely a virtue here. With a comeback rate soaring above 67%, this player fights back fiercely even after losing pieces, keeping opponents guessing and on their toes.

While the early resignation rate is a modest 4.1%, the length of matches and number of checkmate victories (117 wins by checkmate!) reveals a dogged commitment to seeing the game to the bitter, brilliant end. Whether wielding White or Black, Mon-Malice maintains a solid and almost even win rate, just shy of 50% as White and comfortably competitive with Black.

Favorite Openings & Tactical Choices

Mon-Malice’s opening repertoire is as intriguing as the name. The secret weapon is the Top Secret opening, boasting nearly 122 games with a respectable 49% win rate, but the Queen's Pawn Opening is where they shine brightest, snagging an impressive 82% win rate in rapid games. The Kings Fianchetto and Alapin Sicilian Defense are other favorites, showing versatility and a flair for dynamic play.

On the flip side, French Defense variations seem to invite a bit of a battle, with some below 40% win rates — even geniuses have their kryptonite!

Competitive Record & Opponents

Over hundreds of rapid games, Mon-Malice’s record stands near parity with 338 wins and 357 losses, sprinkled with 38 draws — not bad for someone who’s clearly not afraid to take risks. Against frequent foes like dark1517 and sladkiyzd, Mon-Malice has put on impressive shows, winning over 60% of these duels.

Interestingly, Mon-Malice seems to turn up the heat most successfully on Saturdays with a win rate nudging 57%, a clear sign the weekend mojo is real. The optimal time for a game? Around 8 pm, when the tactics, intuition, and perhaps a little mischief are in perfect harmony.

Memorable Moments

The most recent highlight: A brilliant mating attack delivered with White on June 2nd, 2025, against a tough opponent, Daceor. Using the Modern Defense with a d4-Bf4 setup, Mon-Malice unleashed a royal assault culminating in a classic Qxh7# — the chess equivalent of a mic drop.

Losses? They happen, of course — a recent tough game was against papacito300 in late May 2025, where the session ended after a fierce battle in an Indian Game variation. But with a tilt factor of just 9, Mon-Malice keeps the nerves cool and the focus sharp, ready for the next game.

In a Nutshell

Mon-Malice is the embodiment of a chess warrior: constantly evolving, occasionally baffling opponents with unorthodox openings, and always battling to the end. With a subtle flair for the dramatic and a penchant for brilliant comebacks, this player proves that chess isn’t just a game — it’s a battlefield where strategy meets personality.