Leon Mazi IM

Leon Mazi - International Master Extraordinaire

Leon Mazi, known in the chess world as a cunning and tactically aware International Master, is a player who has made a mark across multiple time controls with style, skill, and just a hint of cheeky brilliance. If chess were a battlefield, Leon would be the general who’s mastered the art of the comeback, with a staggering 79.51% comeback rate and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Who says losing a piece means the game’s over?

Career Highlights & Rating Journey

Starting from a humble rapid rating of 1483 back in 2016, Leon climbed steadily through the ranks, recently boasting a Rapid rating over 2050 in 2024, alongside strong Blitz and Bullet credentials. With a blitz peak nearing 2570 and an impressive bullet max over 2200, Leon flexes prowess in all game speeds—whether it's a tense 60-minute duel or a lightning-fast bullet clash.

The Numbers Tell The Tale

• Total Wins: Over 7,300 across Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet combined. Not bad for someone who’s probably spent more time staring at the board than blinking!
• Longest Winning Streak: A jaw-dropping 51 consecutive wins. That's more streak than most reality TV shows can muster.
• Win Rates: A solid 72.68% as White and 69.53% as Black, proving that Leon's style is both aggressive and resilient, regardless of color.

Playing Style & Psychology

Leon’s games are known for their rich endgame play—nearly 70% of their games see the battle continue deep into the endgame, where mastery truly shows. Early resignation is rare (just 2.34%), because when Leon’s behind, things get interesting. With a tilt factor of 12, Leon’s temper on the 64 squares can get a bit spicy, but always with a strategic edge.

Opening Secrets

While the exact openings Leon plays remain Top Secret (plot twist: it’s a mystery even to Leon), their win rate with these secret weapons is impressively high—over 74% in Blitz and around 48% in Rapid. A mysterious gambit or a hidden weapon? Either way, opponents rarely see it coming.

Against the Opponents

Leon’s greatest nemesis? Well, arnosack and puz2010 must be treated with respect, having managed to hold Leon to zero wins recently. On the flip side, Leon has a perfect 100% win rate against evanrsammons and tgpgoat—clearly a pattern of walking over some and falling to others, because why not keep chess interesting?

When Does Leon Shine?

With a win rate above 70% most days of the week, Leon is especially lethal on Mondays (73.21% wins) and plays their absolute best between 10 and 11 AM—perfect for morning brainwaves and fresh caffeine. Oddly, Leon's peak win rate occurs during the early morning hours (4 AM boasts 100% wins—perhaps hinting at some nocturnal study sessions).

Fun Facts

With an average of 61 moves per win, Leon clearly prefers a marathon, not a sprint, except when blitzing out opponents in their signature fast games. And hey, if you lose a piece to Leon, you might as well concede... because apparently, Leon always wins after losing one!

In summary, Leon Mazi is a master strategist, a resilient competitor, and the kind of player who makes chess more than just a game — it’s an adventure filled with surprises, secrets, and spectacular comebacks. Keep an eye on this International Master; the best is yet to come!