Максим Пустовит (mpreall) - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire
Максим Пустовит, better known in the chess circles as mpreall, is a formidable tactician with a style as dynamic as a knight’s leap and as sneaky as a queen’s gambit. With a Blitz peak rating soaring to 2142 in June 2023 and a Rapid best of 1780 back in May 2020, Максим has proven to be a consistent force across multiple time controls, mastering lightning-fast moves and thoughtful rapid play alike.
From Humble Beginnings to Online Warrior
Максим's journey started modestly, with beginner ratings at just over 700 in early Blitz games, but through grit, grind, and a little bit of that signature cunning, he sky-rocketed to well over 2100 Blitz. His Bullet rating peaked at 1127, reminding us that even the fastest games take a delicate touch. Not just a numbers guy, Максим thrives in all formats, boasting over 149 wins in Blitz alone with a hearty 54.58% win rate on his secret opening (shh, it’s top secret!).
Playing Style & Psychology
How does Максим win games? He embraces long strategic battles with an average of 67 moves per victory, showing patience that would make a bishop nod in approval. He's a comeback specialist too: with a staggeringly high 78.22% comeback rate, if you think you’re winning, think again! That tilt factor is impressively low at 8, proving Максим is calm under fire — except around bedtime, when his winning streak peaks around 9 PM sharp. If you want to outsmart him, better play on Friday or Monday mornings, when his win rate is highest.
Highlights and Tales from the Board
- Longest winning spree? An epic 9 games in a roll—like a knight jumping through opponents’ defenses without breaking a sweat.
- Most memorable recent victory? June 2023, checkmating Oooleggg in a Sicilian Defense that left spectators bewildered and opponents resigned.
- Known rivals include alex120864 and di4bloo, with whom he has intense matches and a respectable edge.
- Strategically favors playing White, boasting a cool 54.84% win rate as White pieces and a solid 52.08% as Black.
Off the Board
When Максим isn’t busy destroying pawns and castles virtually, rumor has it he’s perfecting his ability to casually play blitz chess and sip a coffee simultaneously. Also, he might be working on decoding his own Top Secret opening, leaving opponents endlessly guessing.
Final Word
Whether quickfire Blitz or the thoughtful Rapid, Максим’s chess exploits demonstrate that with a mixture of patience, tactical awareness, and just the right amount of secret sauce, one can outmaneuver and outwit almost anyone at the board. Keep an eye out for mpreall — this chess story is just getting started!
