Cyril Marcelin GM

About Cyril Marcelin

Cyril Marcelin is a formidable Grandmaster known for his sharp blitz chess skills. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2622 in September 2019, Cyril keeps his opponents on their toes with a mix of precise tactics and resilient endgame play. This Grandmaster doesn't just play chess; he blitzes through it with style and determination.

Playing Style & Strengths

Preferring blitz time controls, Cyril has a unique blend of aggressive tactics and strategic patience. His games tend to be quite lengthy for blitz—averaging about 77 moves in wins and over 80 moves in losses, which shows his fondness for deep, often grinding battles rather than fleeting skirmishes.

• Endgame Applicant: Engages in endgames frequently (84% of his games feature endgame phases).
• Tactical Comebacks: Demonstrates an impressive comeback rate of over 85%, showing his resilience when behind.
• Psychologically Tough: Low early resignation rate and a tilt factor of 8 indicate strong mental stamina even under pressure.

Opening Preferences

Cyril’s opening repertoire is as versatile as a Swiss army knife, featuring openings that bring both surprise and solidity:

• Reti: King's Indian Attack (KIA): A solid weapon with a 67% win rate across 12 games.
• Queen’s Gambit Declined: Normal Defense: Undefeated in 6 games with a perfect 100% win rate.
• Benko Opening: Tactical and sharp, boasting a strong 62.5% win rate.
• King’s Indian Attack: Keres Variation: Effective in 5 games with a 60% win rate.

Competition & Records

Over his blitz career, Cyril has played 297 games, with 152 wins, 122 losses, and 23 draws. He loves the thrill of the fight and often battles tough rivals multiple times— his most frequent opponents include:

• ikmipl: 11 encounters with a 64% win rate.
• strategysensei007: 9 games, winning over 55% of the time.
• snowlord: 8 games, a challenging rival with a lower win ratio.
• vinniethepooh & agencja-seo: Each met 7 times with mixed results.

Cyril’s ability to sometimes crush opponents repeatedly (some have a 100% loss rate against him!) proves he can both crush and dazzle.

Fun Facts & Playing Quirks

• His best hour for chess success is surprisingly around 1 PM when he hits a 100% win rate.
• Prefers playing White slightly more effectively with a 53% win rate versus Black’s 49%.
• Notorious for quick checkmates: Cyril has 24 wins by checkmate vs only 4 losses that way.
• Sometimes enjoys making opponents wait — but watch out; over 70% of his games end resolutely without resignation early.

Summary

Cyril Marcelin stands as a blitz master with a blend of strategic depth and tactical fireworks. Whether grinding through complex endgames or striking fast and sharp in the opening, this Grandmaster keeps games entertaining and unpredictable. If you find yourself facing him in blitz, be ready for a chess rollercoaster where every move counts and comebacks lurk around every corner!