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Marius Blomlie

lorien Trondheim Since 2008 (Active) Chess.com ♟♟♟
51.4%- 42.6%- 6.0%
Bullet 1893
6417W 5341L 574D
Blitz 2181
11919W 9855L 1578D
Rapid 2000
17W 1L 0D
Daily 1204
1W 2L 1D

Marius Blomlie - Chess Biography

Marius Blomlie is an experienced online chess player known for a fast, tactical style and a clear preference for Rapid play. Active across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily formats since 2009, Marius combines sharp opening preparation with long, grinding endgames. Keywords: Marius Blomlie chess, Rapid specialist, Caro-Kann, Sicilian Alapin, online chess biography.

Preferred time control: Rapid. Peak ratings include 2000 (2020-12-02), 2261 (2024-03-03), and 2241 (2021-06-05). Track a Rapid trend here:

Rapid Rating206418711677148312892009: 13532010: 17452011: 17542020: 20002009201020112020
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Career highlights and style

Marius excels in fast games where tactical awareness and practical chances matter. His Rapid results are particularly strong and show an ability to convert advantages deep into the game. Opponents beware: Marius likes to steer games into rich middlegame complexity and then outfight them in the endgame.

  • Strength adjusted win rate: Rapid standout among time controls.
  • Endgame-first mindset: very high endgame frequency and long decisive games on average.
  • Average decisive game length often exceeds 70 moves, so he will not give up easily.

Openings and repertoire

Marius plays a surprisingly broad repertoire and gets good results with both sides. He favors solid, strategic systems but does not shy away from offbeat traps when the moment is right.

A playable sample game to explore Marius style (short PGN preview):

Notable records and rivals

Marius has played thousands of rated games and built some recurring rivalries. His most-played opponent is maestro70, with a heavily positive record. If you want a tough test, try to match wits with one of his frequent opponents.

  • Most played opponent: maestro70 — Marius has a dominant score there.
  • Longest winning streak: 15 games. Longest losing streak: 13 games. Current losing streak: 1.
  • Big game type: excels when the position is unbalanced and long term planning matters.

Personality, habits, and quirky facts

Expect a mix of seriousness and sly humor from Marius at the board. He will often play long endgames and rarely resign early. Stats-backed quirks worth knowing:

  • Early resignation rate is low, so he plays until the last piece is traded.
  • Best time of day to catch him sharp: around 06:00 local time.
  • Strong comeback instincts. If he loses material he still finds ways to complicate the position.

Training tips from Marius' profile

Want to learn from Marius' strengths? Focus on long-term planning, endgame technique, and a handful of reliable opening lines. Some practical drills:

  • Practice Caro-Kann structures and typical pawn breaks. See Caro-Kann Defense.
  • Train endgames with at least 30 minutes per session to mimic Marius' long-decision games.
  • Play rapid tournaments to build the mix of calculation and endurance he uses to win long games.

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