diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index 4df82a681..36b8e1d59 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -100,6 +100,7 @@ This means that plugins that do binary code analysis (Orpheu for example) probab
 | mp_fadetoblack                     | 0       | 0   | 2            | Observer's screen will fade to black on kill event or permanent.<br/> `0` No fade.<br/>`1` Fade to black and won't be able to watch anybody.<br/>`2` fade to black only on kill moment. |
 | mp_falldamage                      | 1       | 0   | 1            | Damage from falling.<br/>`0` disabled <br/>`1` enabled |
 | sv_allchat                         | 1       | 0   | 1            | Players can receive all other players text chat, team restrictions apply<br/>`0` disabled <br/>`1` enabled |
+| mp_max_alive_name_changes          | -1       | -1   | -          | Maximum amount of nickname changes before next respawn<br/>`-1` unlimited (default behaviour) <br/>`0` Allow to change only at spawn </br>`>0` Allow to change arbitrary amount of nicks |
 </details>
 
 ## How to install zBot for CS 1.6?
diff --git a/dist/game.cfg b/dist/game.cfg
index 175f8d803..771460441 100644
--- a/dist/game.cfg
+++ b/dist/game.cfg
@@ -462,3 +462,11 @@ mp_free_armor 0
 //
 // Default value: "0"
 sv_allchat 0
+
+// Maximum amount of nickname changes before next respawn.
+// -1 - unlimited (default behaviour)
+// 0 - Allow to change only at spawn
+// >0 - Allow to change arbitrary amount of nicks
+//
+// Default value: "-1"
+mp_max_alive_name_changes -1
diff --git a/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp b/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp
index dbe9b9ae7..ed904ada0 100644
--- a/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp
+++ b/regamedll/dlls/game.cpp
@@ -159,6 +159,7 @@ cvar_t t_default_weapons_secondary       = { "mp_t_default_weapons_secondary", "
 cvar_t t_default_weapons_primary         = { "mp_t_default_weapons_primary", "", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
 cvar_t free_armor                        = { "mp_free_armor", "0", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
 cvar_t allchat                           = { "sv_allchat", "0", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
+cvar_t max_alive_name_changes            = { "mp_max_alive_name_changes", "-1", 0, 0.0f, nullptr };
 
 void GameDLL_Version_f()
 {
@@ -387,6 +388,7 @@ void EXT_FUNC GameDLLInit()
 	CVAR_REGISTER(&t_default_weapons_primary);
 	CVAR_REGISTER(&free_armor);
 	CVAR_REGISTER(&allchat);
+	CVAR_REGISTER(&max_alive_name_changes);
 
 	// print version
 	CONSOLE_ECHO("ReGameDLL version: " APP_VERSION "\n");
diff --git a/regamedll/dlls/game.h b/regamedll/dlls/game.h
index cc04e1c68..48d9a29d9 100644
--- a/regamedll/dlls/game.h
+++ b/regamedll/dlls/game.h
@@ -185,6 +185,7 @@ extern cvar_t t_default_weapons_secondary;
 extern cvar_t t_default_weapons_primary;
 extern cvar_t free_armor;
 extern cvar_t allchat;
+extern cvar_t max_alive_name_changes;
 
 #endif