Максим Герасименко

Максим Герасименко – The SokilMax Saga

Meet Максим Герасименко, known in the virtual chess coliseum as SokilMax – a bullet stormer, blitz battler, and daily strategist whose chess journey reads like an epic worthy of bardic tales (with a dash of humor, of course).

Starting humbly back in 2017 with a bullet rating just under 1000, Максим didn't just learn the ropes, he practically rewrote the bullet playbook. His rating rocketed past 2900 in bullet chess by 2021 – that's the level where even chess engines start asking him for advice. Not to mention a blitz peak of 2727, proving he’s equally lethal when the clock is less forgiving.

A true tactician, Максим's comeback rate stands proudly at 86.76% – which makes him that player who refuses to belly-flop when things look grim. Lose a piece? No biggie, his win rate after losing material hovers near 45%. If chess is a battlefield, Максим fights until the last bishop falls and the last pawn pushes.

His style? Think of it as a cunning mix – masterfully steering from openings that remain Top Secret (possibly to confuse even himself), navigating through endgames (85%+ frequency) with patience, and refusing to resign early (only about 1% early resignations). In fact, his average winning game length is roughly 83 moves – long enough for a good Netflix series, but he’s already executing checkmate before the credits roll.

Not just a machine, Максим has a psychological tilt factor reported at 13 – meaning he occasionally gets a bit “passionate,” but who doesn’t when playing with lions and dragons on a 64-square battlefield? His optimal fighting hours are around midnight, perfect for night owls plotting their next move while the rest of the world sleeps.

As for opponents, he has locked horns most frequently with players like herasymenkot2019 and ludogorec, showing a decent win ratio despite fierce contests. His game termination stats reveal a fondness for winning by timeout and resignation, but equally, he checks mates his foes with style.

A Glimpse of the Latest Battle

In his most recent notable victory, Максим, playing as White, flawlessly checkmated mohamed-damaj in a 66-move thriller featuring Queen's Pawn style, a solid reminder that patience and precision win wars. The game finished at a tense moment with his opponent's king cornered, giving SokilMax another feather in his chess cap.

With thousands of games under his belt across bullet, blitz, rapid, and daily formats, Максим Герасименко is not just a player – he’s an enduring force in the realm of online chess. His journey is a testament that with grit, speed, and a sly smile, even the knight’s dance can feel like a rocket launch.

Watch this space – because SokilMax is far from out of moves.