Max Nascimento

Max Nascimento (Mxawll) - The Relentless Chess Adventurer

Meet Max Nascimento, known to the chess world and his keyboard arsenal as Mxawll. Max is a player who dances elegantly across the chessboard—from the rapid spark of quick moves to the lightning blitz and even the tempestuous bullet games. Though not a grandmaster yet, Max’s journey is one of steady ascent, mixed with a healthy dose of grit and a sprinkle of humor.

Rating Rollercoaster

Since stepping into the arena in 2020 with a modest rapid rating of 476, Max skyrocketed to a peak rapid rating of 1151 by 2021—talk about leveling up! Blitz saw an equally interesting story, with a peak around 1007, while bullet games reached a sizzling max of 779 (no slowpoke here). Even as recent years tempered his ratings a bit, Max keeps that fighter spirit alive, averaging about 1000 in rapid games and valiantly battling opponents in blitz and bullet.

Playing Style & Quirks

Max’s chess style can be summed up as patient but fearless. He loves to stretch the battle into the endgame (over 60% of his games hit those late stages) and occasionally embraces early resignations (only about 2.6% of his games). His average winning games run for around 61 moves, which means Max enjoys a good long story rather than a quick one-move tragedy.

Fun fact: When Max loses a piece, he's like a phoenix rising—his comeback rate is an astounding 73%, and shockingly, his win rate after losing a piece stands at a perfect 100%! Clearly, Max thrives while dodging chaos. But beware: his tilt factor (the measure of psychological frustration) is 9, which means when things go wrong, he might swear creatively, if not loudly.

Win-Loss Chronicles

Max has squeezed out over 1800 wins across all time controls, with blitz being his battlefield of choice. His blitz record is impressively worn and tattered, with nearly as many wins (1,273) as losses (1,322) and 132 draws—a testament to his tenacity and willingness to never back down.

Opening Secrets and Rivalries

When it comes to openings, Max guards his strategy closely under the cloak of "Top Secret"—perhaps a nod to his mysterious prowess. His win rate in rapid games with this secret weapon is about 52%, and even higher in bullet, where he wins two-thirds of his encounters. He faces many opponents regularly, including geovani26, ultradaril, and decidijogarumpouco, who have experienced Max's daring attacks firsthand.

Humor on the Clock

Max’s clock preferences and victories are as quirky as his style. He’s just as content playing in the dead of night or the wee hours of the morning, with his best win rates occurring around 3 to 6 AM—who needs sleep when there’s chess to be played? Though his midday results could use some caffeine boosts (hello, 12 PM and 1 PM!), Max’s late-night prowess makes him the champion of the night owls.

Final Check

Whether battling opponents on Monday or Friday, playing white or black, Max's heart beats for the game. His journey is far from over, and every game is another chance to find that perfect checkmate, craft a comeback, or simply enjoy the beautiful chaos of chess.

Pro tip: Watch out for Max’s mysterious “Top Secret” opening in your next match—you never know when it’ll strike!