Mariano Madrigal - International Master
Known in the chess world as gmtalentoso, Mariano Madrigal is an International Master who tackles the 64 squares with both strategy and a pinch of flair. Starting with a modest rating back in 2016, Mariano's journey through blitz, bullet, daily, and rapid chess has been nothing short of a rollercoaster – complete with soaring peaks, tactical comebacks, and an impressive knack for turning the tables after losing a piece (winning nearly 100% of such games!).
Mariano’s style is a blend of patience and endurance, averaging about 68 moves per win and not afraid to throw in a long endgame, engaging in them nearly 76% of the time. But don’t be fooled by the calm facade – early resignation is almost nonexistent at only about 2.7%. Lost a piece? Mariano practically laughs it off and hunts the opponent down, showcasing a comeback rate over 84%. Talk about resilience!
Over the years, Mariano’s blitz rating danced from 1174 all the way past 2500, peaking impressively in the later chess seasons. Bullet games? Mariano hits mid-2400s like a speed demon on caffeine. Daily chess and rapid formats have also seen solid performances, highlighting versatility across time controls.
Mariano’s competitive spirit shines brightest at 3 PM and 4 PM with win rates nudging 60+%, though an inconvenient dip at early mornings keeps the mystery alive. The psychological tilt factor is moderately low, but when it hits 11, watch out – his opponents get some extra pressure.
Favorite opening to keep close to the vest? It’s a thrilling “Top Secret”, boasting nearly 49% win rate over 1900+ games in blitz alone. Whether facing familiar foes or new challengers, Mariano maintains a strategic edge, holding strong records against many opponents and never backing down.
Fun fact:
Despite a serious chess career, Mariano's honor as "International Master" means he’s always just one spectacular game away from either world domination or scrambling to explain why a knight leapt where it shouldn't!