Pierre Marchesini

Pierre Marchesini (aka Pinomax)

Meet Pierre Marchesini, a chess player whose online alias "Pinomax" baffles opponents and fans alike. Pierre might not be gunning for the grandmaster title tomorrow, but his playstyle is as colorful as his opening repertoire.

Rating Rollercoaster:

Pierre's preferred battlefield is Rapid chess, where he peaks impressively at a 609 rating in May 2025—no small feat! His Blitz and Bullet ratings hover in respectable ranges, showing versatility across time controls:

• Rapid Peak: 609
• Daily Peak: 546
• Blitz Peak: 301
• Bullet Peak: 214

His devotion to Rapid suggests he likes to think things through, but under a timer that says "hurry up, think faster!".

Playing Style & Quirks:

Pierre's games are often a thrilling mix of calculated strategy and impulsive tactics. With a comeback rate above 60%, he knows how to turn the tables and make a comeback when the chips are down.

However, beware: his tilt factor is at 9, so if you spot him sighing loudly after a blunder, that’s just part of the charm. His average game length hovers around 42 moves for wins, a sign he enjoys a good, hearty battle.

Favourite Openings:

Pierre loves the classics but spices it up with variations that keep his opponents guessing:

• Bishop's Opening, Boi Variation – Boils down to 50% wins, proving he's equally ready for cozy and combative.
• King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation – A perfect 100% win rate in Bullet, legendary among his bullet buddies.
• Caro-Kann Defense – A savage weapon in Rapid, boasting over 73% win rate.
• Scandinavian Defense – A steady choice with balanced results.

Battle Tales:

Pierre enjoys a good rivalry, having faced "cosmic00099" seventeen times with a stellar win rate of 94%. He’s undefeated against opponents like lhianne-31 and guru1089, always keeping his cool and collections of wins building.

Memorable Moments:

One of Pierre’s recent masterpieces was a fast-paced victory over "lhianne-31", where he snagged the win on time. A brilliant display of speed and nerve!

“Time’s ticking! Blink and you miss my queen creeping across the board,” Pierre jokes to his friends.

Fun Fact:

Though Pierre occasionally resigns early (about 15% of the time), it’s often because he senses when the position has turned against him—he’s no fan of prolonged suffering on the board.

Overall Impression:

Pierre Marchesini aka Pinomax is the quintessential passionate chess warrior—master of comebacks, lover of unexpected openings, and a friendly rival in every sense. Whether blitzing through or taking his time in rapid, he plays with heart, leaving a trail of inspired chaos in his wake.