Overview
Ivan Maxmillian Putra (putra48) is a competitive and playful FIDE Master known for laser-fast intuition in fast chess. A specialist in blitz play, Putra thrives when the clock is ticking and the coffee is hot. Search engines love clear phrases, so here are the essentials: Ivan Maxmillian Putra, FIDE Master, blitz chess specialist, Sicilian Najdorf, Caro-Kann, tactical player.
- Username: putra48
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Blitz (favored time control and signature results)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2741 (2026-04-07)
Playing Style and Strengths
Putra mixes tactical fireworks with stubborn endgame technique. He is the type of player who will burn time early to gain clarity, then grind in long endgames. Opponents often notice a high comeback rate and a willingness to fight on after material loss.
- Style highlights: aggressive openings, high endgame frequency, patient converting of advantages
- Tactical resilience: strong comeback rate and nearly 50 percent wins after losing material
- Average decisive game length: long for rapid online play, reflecting deep practical endgame skill
- Best hours: tends to perform best around 20:00 according to time-of-day trends
Openings and Repertoire
Putra is an openings tinkerer who returns again and again to a small set of trusted systems. For SEO and clarity the big names appear here: Sicilian Najdorf, Sicilian mainlines, Caro-Kann and a fondness for the Modern. He is dangerous both as White and Black.
- Signature choices: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Sicilian Defense, Caro-Kann Defense, Modern
- Blitz highlights: excellent Najdorf results with many decisive games and a taste for sharp positions
- Bullet quirks: often experiments with offbeat systems like the Colle Rhamphorhynchus and nimzo-larsen ideas
- Notable trends: as White Putra converts openings into long tactical fights; as Black he is comfortable in the Najdorf and Modern setups
Career Highlights and Records
A quick tour of competitive milestones and patterns that define Putra's career.
- Title earned: FIDE Master — a testament to consistent tournament success and mastery of practical play
- Longest winning streak: 15 games, showing the ability to sustain form over extended sessions
- Resilience note: comeback and tactical awareness metrics are unusually strong for blitz specialists
- Most-played opponents: a steady rivalry list includes players such as corbblah and bm_on_icc. See the profile of a regular rival: Leo Bispo
- Performance over time: interactive view available -
Sample Game and Signature Moment
Want a quick taste of Putra in action? Below is a compact puzzle-worthy sequence and a playable sample. This little Najdorf-esque scrap shows typical ideas: central tension, queenside pawn storms, and a tidy transition to a long endgame.
- Watch or replay a recent fight: View Game
- Sample PGN (click to replay in a compatible viewer):
Personality and Fun Facts
Putra balances fierce competition with a lighthearted table presence. Expect jokes, a quick meme, and then a ruthless endgame squeeze. He treats blitz like jazz and classical together: improvisation followed by disciplined form.
- Fun note: famously says "I play blitz to test my coffee and my nerves" before long sessions
- Preferred session time: prime performance around 20:00 each day
- Tilt factor: modest but real; stays human and learns quickly from losses
Follow and Study
If you want to follow Putra's games, replay signature lines, or study his Najdorf handling, the best place to start is his profile and the openings listed above.
- Follow the player profile: Ivan Maxmillian Putra
- Study recommended opening term pages for ideas: Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation and Caro-Kann Defense
- Try replaying the PGN above in a viewer to get a feel for typical plans and transitions