About Maksim Gogin
Maksim Gogin is a distinguished FIDE Master known for his tactical awareness and remarkable prowess in blitz chess. His rapid and intuitive play style has thrilled opponents and fans alike, making him a formidable competitor especially in fast-paced time controls like Rapid and Blitz.
Playing Style and Strengths
Maksim exhibits a high level of tactical sharpness, reflected in his strong comeback ability with an impressive 86.34% comeback rate. His games are generally exciting, averaging over 80 moves per decisive game, showcasing his resilience and deep understanding of the endgame.
- Known for a solid Endgame technique, with endgames featuring in over 85% of his games.
- Maintains balanced play with a White win rate above 51% and a Black win rate near 47.5%.
- Strategic in early game, with an average of about the 7th move for the first capture.
- Has a tilted yet focused mindset with noted best performance around 1 AM.
Titles and Accomplishments
Holding the title of FIDE Master, Maksim Gogin has steadily climbed the ranks, reaching a peak blitz rating of 2906 in early 2025 — an extraordinary achievement signaling his elite status in the blitz community.
Preferred Openings
Maksim has crafted a versatile opening repertoire that serves him well in various competitive settings:
- Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack – A favorite in blitz with over 1450 games and a strong 51.27% win rate.
- Alekhine Defense – A classic choice with a nearly 48% win rate in 563 games.
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation – Maksim’s weapon of choice with more than 300 games and a 51.7% win rate.
- French Defense – Solid and reliable, boasting a 53.38% win rate in over 280 games.
- Australian Defense and Caro-Kann Defense also feature prominently in his opening arsenal.
Competitive Highlights & Records
- Over 11,000 games played across all time controls including blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily formats.
- Blitz career wins exceed 6,500 games with a healthy win to loss ratio.
- Strong performances against top regulars like blitzstream and khatanbaatarbazar, holding winning records versus these fierce opponents.
- Long winning streak peaked at 13 games, while his longest losing streak shows resilience through upsets.
- Preferred time control: Rapid, where his precision and calm lead to consistent winning results.
Fun Facts
- Maksim’s best hour to play is early morning (around 1 AM), perfect for nocturnal chess warriors.
- Despite his blitz dominance, he has a tactical style that shines even in slower formats.
- Average game lengths suggest Maksim enjoys the long haul – many games stretching to a fascinating 80+ moves.