Arden Markin NM

Arden Markin - National Master Extraordinaire

Meet Arden Markin, known in the chess circles and online battles as aqmarkin, a National Master who has made quite the mark on the 64 squares. Arden’s journey in the chaotic world of chess ratings reads like an epic thriller: from humble beginnings around 1400 in daily to blazing bullet ratings soaring up to nearly 2400 – a rollercoaster ride of pawns, knights, and queen sacrifices that could make even Bobby Fischer raise an eyebrow.

Master of Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid

Arden doesn’t just specialize in one time format; they dance gracefully across Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid. With over 7,700 bullet games logged, winning more than half, Arden strikes fast and strikes hard. Their blitz battle prowess is equally impressive with a winning record pushing a solid 54%. Rapid play? Arden’s ripping through opponents with an even eyeraising 65% win rate — seriously, their speed chess credentials could earn a speeding ticket!

Playing Style: Endgame Magician & Tactical Houdini

What truly sets Arden apart is a profound love for the endgame, engaging in it in nearly 75% of their matches. Expect long, grueling fights averaging over 68 moves per win, because Arden doesn’t do quick checkmates; they savor each deliciously slow squeeze. With an unbelievable 85.7% comeback rate, and a nearly flawless 99.5% win rate even after losing a piece, Arden clearly knows how to turn the tables when the chips are down or the rook is hanging.

Psychological Fortitude and Quirks

A tilt factor of 9 suggests even Arden occasionally gets frustrated (it’s chess, after all), but their resilience means it rarely ruins the party. With a touch of early resignations (a mere 0.99%), Arden occasionally spares the agony of a slow death, proving strategic mercy is a virtue. Also, heads-up: rated games tend to be a little less forgiving than casual ones, with Arden’s winning edge dipping by 27%, so casual opponents beware — the master is merciless!

Victory Highlights and Opponent Records

Arden’s longest winning streak? A whopping 27 games — must have been some magical opening prep (or a lucky cat cheering on from the sidelines). Among recent foes, they’ve a perfect 100% record against formidable opponents like jaguarown and spero05, yet some stubborn rivals still manage to keep them honest, providing just enough challenge to keep the adrenaline pumping.

Tournaments? Practice? Public Night Owling?

Arden favors late-night skirmishes, boasting best win rates around midnight and 3 AM — maybe the secret to their tactical brilliance is nocturnal inspiration (or just a steady supply of coffee). On Sundays and Mondays, the trophies really pile up with win rates nudging close to 57%, suggesting the start of the week is prime time for chess domination.