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Максим Щекачихин IM

Schekachikhin_Maksim Saint-Petersburg Since 2018 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟♟♟
50.7%- 39.6%- 9.8%
Bullet 2504
168W 138L 16D
Blitz 2697
2322W 1809L 460D
Rapid 2233
19W 16L 6D
Daily 1354
5W 0L 3D

Meet Schekachikhin Maksim

Schekachikhin Maksim is a passionate chess enthusiast who has amassed thousands of games in multiple time controls, ranging from Blitz to Bullet, Rapid, and Daily. He has cultivated a deep love for the game, demonstrated by his willingness to compete nearly every day of the week—though he most often shines late in the evening. Known for his spirited style of play, he displays notable resilience when behind, bouncing back in lost positions with an impressive 92% comeback rate.

Maksim’s dedication to Blitz chess is especially striking. He has played over 4,500 Blitz games and at one point reached a personal high rating that soared above 3000. Across his career, he has maintained roughly a 50% win rate when playing White and hovers near 46% with Black, showcasing balanced strengths from both sides of the board. In shorter formats like Bullet, he has also posted formidable ratings, cracking the upper 2000s and continuing to refine his quick-fire approach.

Among his many achievements is a longest winning streak of 10 consecutive successes. Fans and peers alike note his willingness to battle all the way through the endgame—Maksim often outlasts his opponents in positions that some might prematurely resign. His record of endgame frequency stands out, highlighting an appetite for calculated fights that run deep into the closing moves.

  • Highest Blitz Peak: Over 3000
  • Longest Winning Streak: 10 consecutive games
  • Favorite Time to Play: Around 9 PM (21:00)
  • Comeback Rate: 92.19% after facing setbacks
  • Win Rate with White: 50.48%
  • Win Rate with Black: 45.94%

Through unwavering commitment to constant improvement and a fearless mindset, Schekachikhin Maksim has earned a reputation as an exciting player to watch—and to challenge—on the chessboard.

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