Martin LIM

Martin LIM - The Chess Enigma

Meet Martin LIM, a rapid chess player with a flair for both dramatic comebacks and mysterious “Top Secret” openings. Rated at an ever-shifting Rapid rating peaking at 263 in 2024, Martin is a player who can go from zero to hero or hero to... well, equal parts hero and zero. His Rapid record shows a perfectly balanced 19 wins and 19 losses, with a sprinkle of 6 draws — it's like watching a thriller that keeps you guessing till the very last move.

Known online as justThat_Minon (or so the whispers say), Martin has a penchant for surprising his opponents. The current winning streak? A solid 6 games in a row, proving that when inspiration strikes, the checkmate comes swiftly. He’s equally comfortable with the black pieces, boasting a slightly better win rate (44.44%) than when playing white (36%).

Martin’s blitz and bullet records tell a story of rapid-fire learning curves — a Blitz max rating of 225, but a cautious average rating of about 146, and a single swift bullet game that didn't go his way (rookies get lucky, veterans build skill).

His opponents’ roll call reads like a chess soap opera: from princess_peaches to pooooty, all uniquely defeated by Martin at least once. He's famously undefeated against some, with a perfect 100% win rate against multiple players including princess_peaches, yeswanthjanasena, and adity1400, to name a few. Against longtime rivals like lilmort05ohio, the battles are far more nuanced — more like chess chess, with win rates looking evenly split.

Martin's playing style? Think of a patient strategist who rarely resigns early (only 12%), tends to drag games into complex endgames (about 29%), and loves a solid tactical comeback (33% comeback rate with a stunning 100% win rate after losing a piece). He definitely doesn’t let losses spiral out of control — only 8 on the dreaded tilt factor scale.

When to catch Martin at his best? Try Wednesday or Monday afternoons, notably around 8 AM (where he somehow manages a perfect 100% win rate).

In short, Martin LIM is a blend of mystery, resilience, and tactical genius wrapped in a chessboard battle suit. Whether you're a fan, foe, or just a casual observer, expect a game full of surprises — and maybe a few jokes whispered across the 64 squares.