MrBeast

MrBeast on the chessboard

MrBeast is best known for big challenges and big moments, but he also brings that same energy to the chessboard. In rapid formats, he combines bold, sometimes unorthodox ideas with a solid instinct for practical play. A clear favorite among online players, he treats each game as a short, adrenaline-fueled challenge where clever tactics and timing matter as much as material.

Rapid chess career in brief

Preferred time control appears to be Rapid, and the 2025 record shows a fast, escalating pace. Across Rapid events in 2025, he logged 14 games with 11 wins and 3 losses (no draws), peaking at a Rapid rating of 994 in July 2025. His Bullet outing is briefer but shows sharp reflexes, with a single game in June 2025 resulting in a loss.

• Rapid record: Wins 11, Losses 3, Draws 0
• Peak Rapid rating: 994 (2025-07-03)
• Recent rapid activity included 3-0 in February, 5-1 in June, 3-0 in July, and a 0-1 in October 2025
• Bullet note: 0-1 in a June 2025 game

Opening repertoire and performance

His opening choices in Rapid cover a wide spectrum, with several standout results:

• Philidor Defense — 3 games, 3 wins (100% WinRate)
• Scandinavian Defense — 3 games, 2 wins, 1 loss (66.67% WinRate)
• Caro-Kann Defense — 2 games, 1 win, 1 loss (50% WinRate)
• Italian Game: Two Knights Defense, Fegatello Attack, Leonhardt Variation — 2 games, 2 wins
• English Opening — 1 game, 1 win (100% WinRate)
• Czech Defense, Sicilian Defense, and others — each with mixed results
• Amazon Attack — 1 game, 0 wins, 1 loss (0% WinRate)
• Bullet notes show a quick, tactical edge in short formats

Recent form and consistency

Streaks reveal a resilient performer who pushes through ups and downs. The longest winning streak recorded is 4, with a current winning streak of 0. The longest losing streak is 1, and the current losing streak is 1, signaling a recent return to competitive balance after a run of success.

• Longest Winning Streak: 4
• Current Winning Streak: 0
• Longest Losing Streak: 1
• Current Losing Streak: 1

Time performance and play style

Time-of-day performance hints at strong results in multiple slots, with notable efficiency in late afternoon and late night sessions. He demonstrates a healthy average move length and a tendency to stay resilient after material imbalances, aided by a comeback rate over 50% after losing pieces and a solid conversion rate after exchanges.

• Comeback Rate: 54.55%
• Win Rate After Losing a Piece: 60%
• One-Sided Loss Rate: 0%

Fun facts and quick references

For a concise snapshot of his rapid journey, see the chart and profile link below. You can also peek at a sample game snippet if you like.

• Chart snapshot:
• Profile: MrBeast
• Sample game: