Roman Martynov FM

Roman Martynov - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Roman Martynov, also known by the enigmatic handle Bucefal_M, is a chess virtuoso who commands respect on the 64 squares with the prestigious title of FIDE Master. Their blitz and bullet games are a whirlwind of strategic brilliance and tactical fireworks that leave opponents wondering if they've just faced a human or a chess-playing cyborg.

Speed Demon of the Board

From 2019 to 2021, Roman made their mark in the blitz world, blasting past the competition with a peak rating of 2684 in 2021. With a lightning-fast average speed and a colossal 79-game longest winning streak, Martynov's games are anything but boring.

A Tactical Genius with Stamina

Winning nearly 60% of their blitz games and clocking in with an endgame approach featured in nearly 70% of matches, Roman combines patience with precision. Opponents beware: their comeback rate is a staggering 81%, and Roman has been known to turn around dire situations with a 100% win rate after losing a piece. It’s like watching a magician pull rabbits out of a nearly-empty hat.

Opening Secrets and Psychological Prowess

Roman's preferred opening remains Top Secret — because good players never reveal their best moves. Psychologically, they demonstrate remarkable resilience with a low early resignation rate and tilt factor of 7, showing they don't just play chess, they live it.

Player Stats Worth Bragging About

• Blitz Record: 637 wins, 363 losses, 63 draws across 1063 top-secret games
• Bullet Record: A respectable 15 wins out of 21 games with an impressive 71.4% win rate
• Peak Ratings: 2684 in blitz and 2481 in bullet (2019)
• White Pieces Win Rate: 60.7%
• Black Pieces Win Rate: 59.6%

Quirks & Fun Facts

Roman’s best time to play is Saturday, boasting nearly a 65% win rate, possibly fueled by weekend coffee intake or pizza slices. Their average games are almost like chess marathons, with wins spanning over 67 moves - proving that slow and steady often wins the race, or at least the pawn battle.

In a nutshell, Roman Martynov is the kind of player who can both crush your dreams and then offer you a rematch with a cheeky smile. A true FIDE Master with a flair for the dramatic and a heart for the game.