Mark Plotkin (aka littleplotkin)
International Master
Mark Plotkin is an International Master who has spent years mastering the art of blitz and bullet chess battles with the tenacity of a lion stalking its prey—but with a chessboard instead of a savannah.
From his earliest days darting through the ranks with a bullet blitz rating skyrocketing from the lows of 1305 in 2011 to a blistering peak of 3143 in 2025, Mark’s journey is a testament to perseverance and passion. If chess were a sprint, he’s the Usain Bolt; if chess were poker, he’d have everyone's chips before the first card is dealt. His blitz peak is nothing to sneeze at either, soaring effortlessly to 3007 in 2025.
But Mark isn’t all fast fingers and tactical shots. His playing style reflects a fascinating blend of early resignations (when the cookie crumbles), endgame finesse, and a remarkable win rate with the white pieces at 58.47%, subtly reminding everyone that fortune favors the well-prepared—and fast.
When not crushing opponents with his sharp, sometimes sneaky openings such as the Caro-Kann Exchange Variation or turning the tables with the Alekhine's Defense Scandinavian Variation, Mark enjoys reveling in epic thrillers where victory comes smoothly—or on time.
Mark has an almost otherworldly ability to juke the ticking clock, often winning on time or forcing resignations. That’s right; if you blink, you might miss his winning move—and your chance to reply!
Fun Facts & Stats
- Longest Winning Streak: 62 games – a streak probably longer than most Netflix series!
- Psychological Tilt Factor: 24 – Mark keeps a cool head most of the time, but hey, everyone tilts once in a while.
- Favorite Time to Play: 9:00 AM – the magic hour when Mark’s brain goes into overdrive, pieces flipping faster than pancakes.
- Top Bullet Opening: Classified (Top Secret) – a player of mystery and depth!
So next time you see littleplotkin in an online lobby, prepare yourself for a chess contest that might end faster than your coffee break—but with way more excitement.
Check out Mark's most recent blockbuster win where strategy met speed and resignation was the final move!