Nikolay Marinov

Nikolay Marinov (aka Batmana00)

Meet Nikolay Marinov, a relentless contender in the fast-paced world of online chess, who proves that a few hundred rating points can bring plenty of chess drama! Specializing primarily in Blitz, Nikolay has also dabbled in Rapid and Bullet, juggling his pieces with the agility of a cat and the occasional stumbles of a human.

Playing Profile

Nikolay’s peak ratings reveal a lightning-fast style: a Blitz high of 501 in April 2025, a Rapid ceiling of 750 in February 2025, and a Bullet best of 398 in May 2025. His rating journey reads like a rollercoaster, with impressive highs and humbling dips, a true testament to the thrill and heartbreak of the game.

Opening Choices

A true fan of the Queens Pawn Opening and its many mysterious branches, Nikolay often employs the Accelerated London System and the Scandinavian Defense, scoring win rates hovering around 60%. When he’s feeling adventurous, he tips his hat to the Scotch Game and Nimzowitsch Defense, showcasing his versatility.

Style & Tactics

Known for an average of 48 moves per winning game and a strategy that includes timely early resignations (about 14.5% of the time—hey, sometimes you just know when to quit), Nikolay is no stranger to the psychological rollercoaster of chess. His comeback rate of 60% highlights his stubborn refusal to surrender easily.

Fun fact: Nikolay tends to play his best moves around 2 AM (night owl, anyone?), and somehow has a tilt factor of 7, proving even warriors have their off moments.

Recent Battles & Records

His latest victories were crafted in the heat of Blitz battles, including a memorable win in the Scotch Game Schmidt Variation where he coaxed his opponent to resign gracefully. However, losses to players like gamebugmaster and ya_rm remind us even greats aren’t invincible.

Opponents beware! Nikolay holds a perfect 100% win rate against a charmingly long list of players, including the likes of antoo_as, tarunkumargola, and f_t_p. But cross swords with maraba360? It’s a coin toss—33% win rate keeps the rivalry spicy.

Chess Personality

This player combines early sacrifices with late endgame endurance, showing resilience in crunch moments despite an occasional streak of up to 7 losses (and the same for wins!). Nikolay's psychological resilience makes him a foe to watch during those inch-by-inch battles on the board.

Trivia & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 7 games (because winning 8 straight would have been suspicious!)
• Longest losing streak: Also 7 (fairness reigns supreme)
• Favorite time control: Blitz - because who has time for slow chess?
• Perfect opponents conquest: Some players just can’t get a win against Nikolay!

Chess.com wouldn’t be the same without Nikolay slyly maneuvering pieces under the username Batmana00 — a subtle nod to the Dark Knight’s own unpredictable style on the streets of Gotham, and on the 64 squares alike.

Recent Masterpiece

Keep an eye on this player — Nikolay Marinov is always ready to flip the board or pull an unexpected move out of his cape!