malin72

About malin72

Meet malin72, a passionate chess adventurer navigating the battlefield one Rapid game at a time. With a peak Rapid rating of 1507 achieved back in September 2020, malin72 has tasted the sweet victory of tactical finesse and the bitter sting of defeat often enough to keep the thirst for improvement alive.

In the fast-paced world of Blitz, malin72 reached a respectable peak rating of 1242, showing promising tactical sparks and quick thinking. The bullet games reveal a modest peak of 554, proving that sometimes it’s not about lightning speed but about making every move count—even if you’re still warming up.

Playing Style & Personality

With nearly 68 moves on average per win in Rapid games, malin72 is in no rush to checkmate; patience and persistence are the name of the game here. Ending games mostly by resignation, malin72 pragmatically knows when to bow out gracefully when the situation looks grim—no endless hope that the opponent will blunder!

Famous for an 81.38% comeback rate after losing pieces, malin72 is like a chess phoenix rising from the ashes - a true fighter who thrives under pressure. Early resignations are rare, at just under 4%, so expect a battle royale until the bitter end.

Favorite Openings

Malin72 loves to keep things spicy on the board. The Scandinavian Defense is an old friend, played in hundreds of games and almost equally loved and hated by opponents, giving win rates hovering around 45-50%. The Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation shines with a win rate above 50%, proving malin72 knows the classic routes to success.

Not afraid to dabble in less mainstream lines, malin72 occasionally ventures into the Ponziani Opening Jaenisch Counterattack and Philidor Defense, mixing surprise with careful preparation.

Recent Adventures

On the battlefield of recent memory, malin72 scored a memorable checkmate victory against mayanksingaria in June 2025, showcasing sharp queen maneuvers and a relentless pursuit until the final Rb3#.

Of course, not every encounter has been glorious. malin72 recently endured some bitter losses, including a tough resignation against nahucvc, proving that every chess warrior has their moments of humility.

Fun Facts & Trivia

• Malin72's best chess hours appear to be around midnight—who knew late-night caffeine and quiet rooms helps with king attacks?
• Though the White win rate is slightly higher (48.15%) compared to Black (45.27%), malin72 is comfortable on both sides of the board and prefers to keep the opponents guessing.
• Holding a modest Longest Winning Streak of 10 and currently rocking a winning streak of 2, malin72 proves that perseverance is key in chess and maybe in life too.

To sum it up, malin72 is a dedicated chess player balancing passion, strategy, and a dash of humor to keep the game fun—because in chess, it’s not just about winning, it’s about outsmarting your friends before they do the same to you!