Maxime Lagarde GM

Maxime Lagarde - Grandmaster Extraordinaire

If the chessboard were a battlefield, Maxime Lagarde would be the undefeated general with a penchant for stylish victories and strategic wizardry. Holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster awarded by FIDE, Maxime has conquered the 64 squares with a mix of calculated precision and daring creativity.

Chess Career & Achievements

Maxime's journey through the realms of bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily chess reveals a player of incredible versatility. With a peak bullet rating soaring above 3000 in 2025—yes, you read that right, three-zero-zero-zero!—he’s clearly not just fast but also nearly flawless under extreme time pressure.

In blitz, Maxime reached an impressive peak of 3026 back in 2018, showcasing his lightning-fast tactical prowess. Rapid and daily games display his balanced style too, with solid peaks near 2655 in rapid and over 2300 in daily formats.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a calm yet deadly approach, Maxime boasts an early resignation rate lower than most — meaning he fights till the end, rarely folding like a cheap chair. His games tend to last about 80 moves on average, proving patience is one of his secret weapons.

Maxime’s tactical awareness is top-notch: he bounces back from losing pieces with a nearly 54% success rate, meaning even when the chips are down, he’s busy plotting a comeback.

Beware opponents—Maxime has a streak of 27 consecutive wins and a devilish side indicated by a tilt factor of 23 (he’s human after all). His best time to strike? Apparently around 4 AM, when most mortals are dreaming, Maxime is weaving his winning webs.

Favorite Openings & Signature Moves

Mixing the unknown with the known, Maxime often experiments with less common openings like the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, boasting a 100% triple win-rate in rare appearances. His mainstay is a fascinating blend of mystery and aggression, consistently outperforming opponents in "Top Secret" openings with a win rate above 60%!

Notable Matches

One of Maxime’s recent delights was defeating the skilled player MaxLeto by checkmate in a blitz game played just this year (2025). The game, full of subtle maneuvers, ended with Maxime executing a precise rook and queen coordination to seal the victory. On the flipside, even Grandmasters have off days—Maxime recently experienced a hard-fought loss to puz2010, proving that every champion respects the hassle of a worthy adversary.

Fun Fact

While Maxime’s username Rikikits might sound like a cuddly kitten, on the chessboard he’s anything but cute. Opponents beware — the “kit” comes packed with tactical claws and strategic teeth!

In sum, Maxime Lagarde is a chess force with speed, strategy, and supreme skill—plus a splash of charm—that keeps fans and foes on their toes.