Mathias Compain

Mathias Compain (mpmlc85) - The Chess Journeyman

Meet Mathias Compain, known on the digital battlefield as mpmlc85, a rapid chess enthusiast who has been pitting wits against opponents since at least 2020. With a peak rapid rating of 1362 back in 2020 and a daily rating high of 1357 in 2022, Mathias shows a passionate dedication to the royal game that’s second to none.

Playing Style & Stats

Mathias is a resilient player with a remarkable comeback rate of 62.48%, proving he’s never out until the final piece drops. His games typically stretch to about 44 moves when victorious, suggesting a tactical patience and a preference for enduring battles over quick skirmishes. However, some games end a tad sooner with losses averaging 37 moves, perhaps hinting at a flair for dramatic reversals or ambitious gambits.

He tends to favor the King's Pawn Opening and the Petrov's Defense, with win rates hovering around 56-58% in these sharp and classical variations, but lovingly juggles a wide array of openings including the Scotch Game and Scandinavian Defense.

Chess Chronicles

Mathias has played over 5,451 rapid games with a record close to even: 2,657 wins and 2,708 losses, sprinkled with a handful of draws—because who really draws in chess, right? He is known to be a bit of a night owl—his best time to strike is around 4 AM, when others might be dreaming of checkered knights and silent bishops.

His longest winning streak stands proudly at 11, while his longest losing gap is a humbling 10 games, proving that persistence is the name of the game. Interestingly, he resigns a fair bit (~7% early resignations), which might just be smart economy of time or a sign that his opponents can be a little ruthless!

Notable Recent Battles

One of Mathias’ recent highlights came on June 1, 2025, when playing as White, he executed a beautiful checkmate against his opponent Jafar-212 after maneuvering through a classic Nimzowitsch-like defense. Another shining moment was on June 2, 2025, playing as Black with a cunning Giuoco Piano, securing a win by resignation.

Of course, every hero faces setbacks: a recent loss was against nebursitooo on May 31, 2025, where Mathias fell victim to an aggressive early game and had to concede, but that’s just part of the warrior’s journey.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Comeback King: With nearly 63% of games won after losing material, Mathias is the chess equivalent of a plot twist.
• Opening Explorer: While he sticks to classics like King’s Pawn and Petrov’s Defense, Mathias has tested over a dozen openings, showing a versatile and curious mind.
• Night Owl Player: His peak performance time is around 4 AM – the perfect time for deep thinking or perhaps just too much caffeine.
• Psychological Resilience: Despite occasional tilts (a modest tilt factor of 10), he maintains a steady hand and keeps coming back stronger.

In Summary

Mathias Compain, aka mpmlc85, may not yet be a grandmaster, but he embodies the true spirit of chess — strategy, resilience, and a good dose of fun. Whether you meet him online or face him across a board, expect a battle rich with tactical play and a player who never quits early. Just don’t wake him before 4 AM!