Manthorg

Player Profile: Manthorg

Meet Manthorg, a rapid chess warrior who maneuvers the 64 squares with a blend of brave experimentation and relentless grit. Though far from a grandmaster’s throne, Manthorg has reached a peak rapid rating of 799 in May 2025 — and trust us, that’s no small feat when your average rating bounces between a modest 542 and 799 like a caffeinated bishop!

Playing Style & Personality

Known for favoring the Van t Kruijs Opening and the Scandinavian Defense, Manthorg’s style screams "I’m here to tinker and cause mild chaos!" With a longest winning streak of 6 and a more frequent companion — a losing streak of 7 — expect rollercoaster games full of surprises, epic comebacks, and moments where opponents nervously check their phones. The endgame is a comfort zone, with a hefty 67.23% endgame frequency, proving Manthorg loves the dramatic tension of the final showdown.

With an early resignation rate of just 1.52%, you’ll rarely see Manthorg throw in the towel early, but watch out: the psychological tilt factor is at a spicy 7 — so when the coffee runs out, the pieces might start jumping off the board in frustration!

Noteworthy Battles & Opponents

Manthorg’s encounters are a saga of near misses and hard-fought victories. They’ve faced opponents like thehonkergrabber (unfortunately winless here), triumphed over lclpolette with a well-played Van t Kruijs Opening, and even delivered checkmate victories against challengers such as rastyassad and damianmarfel.

Stats on the Clock

• Average moves per win: 57 — because nothing says patience like squeezing the last drop of advantage.
• Average moves per loss: 71 — and never an easy defeat, always dragging opponents into a marathon.
• Comes back from losing positions 68% of the time — the ultimate phoenix of the board.
• Best time of day to play: the mystical 3 AM zone — when the brain fog and brilliance collide.

Fun Fact

Manthorg’s favorite first move is e3, a quiet whisper among the usual e4’s and d4’s, but don’t be fooled — it’s often followed by the queen dancing around as early as move 2 with Qh5, forcing confusion and dark eyebrows from opponents.

Recent Highlight

In a recent encounter, Manthorg demonstrated tactical wizardry and sharp timing by winning against lclpolette, capitalizing on the classic Van t Kruijs Opening and sealing the game by move 10 with a slick knight fork. Perfect proof that sometimes, fortune favors the creatively bold!