Marton Foldes FM

Marton Foldes - FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Meet Marton Foldes, aka foldesmarci2009, a chess virtuoso who proudly dons the title of FIDE Master—a distinguished honor that means Marton is so good at chess, even the pawns listen. With a strategic mind sharper than a bishop's diagonal and a tactical awareness high enough to spot a fork from a mile away, Marton’s journey through the ranks has been nothing short of epic.

The Rise of a Rapid Renegade

Starting out with a modest rapid rating just under 900 in 2016, Marton erupted onto the scene with a perfect 7-0 run in the summer of 2017, blasting through opponents faster than you can say “checkmate.” Climbing steadily, Marton reached a peak rapid rating of 1897 in early 2021—proving that patience and aggression can coexist beautifully on the 64 squares.

Blitz and Bullet: Speed Demons Beware

Marton doesn’t just play slow and steady—when the clock is ticking, they shine bright! Their blitz peak rating soared to an impressive 2427 in April 2025, while the bullet rating hit a scorching 2331 the very same spring. With nearly 1,400 blitz wins and almost 400 bullet wins under the belt, Marton fights fire with lightning-fast moves and a wickedly efficient brain.

Fun fact:

Marton's longest winning streak clocks in at a breathtaking 37 games! Talk about getting into the zone.

Playing Style & Psychological Warfare

What sets Marton apart? An early resignation rate of 27.82% reveals a player who knows when to fight and when to let the board breathe. Their endgames are frequent and fierce, engaging in almost half their games with cunning precision. Not one to throw in the towel easily, Marton has a comeback rate of nearly 58%, so don’t count them out even if a piece goes missing.

Interestingly, Marton’s best time to unleash their psychic chess sorcery is at 5 AM. Clearly, either the roosters or the pawns obey an unusual alarm clock.

Battle-Tested and Opponent Approved

Marton’s record is peppered with impressive victories against some of the fiercest competitors, boasting 100% win rates against several opponents, proving consistency and a pinch of dominance. Their favorite openings remain a guarded secret (“Top Secret” on the stats), but their win rates suggest they know exactly how to keep adversaries guessing.

Recent Thrills and Chills

In recent chess960 battles, Marton showcased killer instincts by winning on time and forcing resignations against worthy opponents. And while even the best stumbles — the most recent losses ended in checkmate by players wielding the Grob and English Openings — Marton’s resilience ensures these are just fodder for future comebacks.

In Summary

Marton Foldes is not your average chess player—they're a whirlwind of strategic brilliance, rapid-fire tactical genius, and psychological wizardry. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, rapid, or daily games, Marton blends raw talent, swift intuition, and a touch of playful arrogance that makes chess not just a game, but a performance of epic proportions.

Keep an eye on foldesmarci2009, because when Marton is on the board, the pawns might just be whispering secrets you’re not meant to hear.