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marabu44 NM

Playing Since: 2011-07-29 (Active)

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Daily: 400
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2227
71W / 23L / 18D
Blitz: 2481
7570W / 7767L / 1982D
Bullet: 2316
333W / 261L / 31D

About marabu44

marabu44 is a spirited National Master and a Blitz specialist whose online chess career stretches from 2011 to the present. Known for long, roller‑coaster sessions and an appetite for quirky opening choices, marabu44 blends serious preparation with a dash of mischief—equal parts technician and trickster. Keywords: marabu44 chess, National Master, Blitz specialist, Czech Defense, Nimzo-Larsen Attack, online chess.

  • Username: marabu44
  • Title: National Master (National)
  • Preferred time control: Blitz (fast, tactical, and sometimes chaotic)
  • Career high (sample): 2610 (2025-12-06)

Career highlights

From humble beginnings (two Blitz games in 2011) to cracking the 2500s and beyond, marabu44’s trajectory reads like a thriller: steady climbs, sudden spikes, and the occasional dramatic comeback. Their Blitz record is enormous—thousands of games—making them a fixture in fast time controls.

  • Became active in 2011 and steadily ramped up activity through the 2010s and 2020s.
  • Excelled in Blitz with sustained high performance and frequent peak months in 2022–2025.
  • Known for long decisive games—an average decisive game length near 78 moves—showing a taste for endgame battles.

Visualize the rating journey:

Blitz Rating20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202524811458YearBlitz Rating

Playing style

If chess had a playlist, marabu44 would toggle between deep endgame études and adrenaline punk. Their play balances patient endgame technique (high endgame frequency) with tactical resourcefulness—comebacks are frequent, and losing material doesn’t always mean the end.

  • Endgame‑oriented: frequently steers games toward long, maneuvering finales.
  • Tactical resilience: high comeback rate and respectable win rate after losing material.
  • Psych: low tolerance for tilt, best time of day reportedly around 03:00 (for reasons only nocturnal grandmasters understand).

Favorite openings & repertoire

marabu44 enjoys an eclectic repertoire, often surprising opponents with offbeat systems and reliable defenses. Their most-played and best-loved lines include the Czech Defense and Nimzo-Larsen Attack—both of which appear prominently in Blitz play.

  • Trusted defenses: Czech Defense, Australian Defense, Scandinavian Defense.
  • Ambitious flank systems: Nimzo-Larsen Attack and Colle System (Rhamphorhynchus Variation).
  • Wins often come from quiet build-ups that explode tactically once an endgame is secured.

Sample (illustrative) short game for study:

Notable opponents & rivalries

marabu44 has met several regular opponents enough times to call them rivals. The most-played opponent is danlowinger, followed by ufish and theweapin—familiar names in a long timeline of Blitz duels.

  • Most played: Daniel Lowinger (98 games)
  • Also common: xxx xxx (42 games), theweapin (28 games)
  • Match temperament: many series go the distance—draws and reversed results are frequent.

Stats snapshot & strengths

Rather than a dry table, here’s what the numbers say about marabu44: they’re industrious (thousands of Blitz games), resilient (long winning streaks and frequent comebacks), and pragmatically prepared.

  • Longest winning streak recorded: 20 games
  • Excellent at converting small advantages into wins—average moves per win ~79
  • Broad opening experience: hundreds of games in many systems gives a practical edge vs. opponents who prepare only a few lines

Fun facts

marabu44 combines seriousness with a wink—expect witty banter in chat, and occasional experimental openings just to keep the meters guessing.

  • Early adopter of b3 and Nf3 as first moves—often leads to unusual middlegames.
  • High endgame frequency: loves the long grind (and the dramatic pawn races).
  • Current mood: on a short winning streak and always scouting new opening novelties.

Want a quick peek at the badge shelf? Try: 2610 (2025-12-06) and explore favorite lines like Nimzo-Larsen Attack.

Want to follow or study?

For players seeking tough Blitz practice, marabu44 is a must-play. Study their games for patient endgame technique, unusual opening choices, and the occasional tactical flourish. Bookmark this profile to track future peaks and memorable encounters.

  • Suggested study focus: transitions from quiet middlegames to endgames, and unusual flank systems.
  • Replay suggestion: use the embedded sample PGN above to experiment with typical plans.

🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
viraak9216 0W / 1L / 0D View
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harpiaj 1W / 1L / 0D View
Luís Soares 7W / 11L / 3D View
Ademar Vieira Neto 3W / 3L / 0D View
yannguidez 2W / 0L / 0D View
species8473 3W / 3L / 0D View
rahat_ndc 0W / 1L / 0D View
fafischer 1W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
Daniel Lowinger 37W / 41L / 20D View Games
ufish 13W / 27L / 2D View Games
theweapin 14W / 13L / 1D View Games
Pranav Senthilkumar 15W / 11L / 0D View Games
ANDRES SANTIAGO GARZON CAMELO 10W / 13L / 2D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2481
2024 2316 2434
2023 1620 2449 2250
2022 2476 2189
2021 2376 2281
2020 2065 2255 1875
2019 2239
2018 2329
2017 2347
2016 2065 2302
2015 2132 2208
2014 2144 2203
2013 1878
2012 2045 1200
2011 1458
Rating by Year20112012201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202524811458YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 440W / 422L / 89D 396W / 455L / 108D 80.4
2024 84W / 84L / 21D 77W / 92L / 23D 78.6
2023 406W / 322L / 95D 337W / 391L / 98D 81.3
2022 743W / 791L / 191D 722W / 823L / 200D 80.6
2021 149W / 108L / 15D 138W / 107L / 23D 78.3
2020 91W / 71L / 17D 96W / 70L / 22D 83.4
2019 15W / 14L / 5D 19W / 13L / 4D 76.8
2018 29W / 23L / 7D 27W / 25L / 6D 84.9
2017 8W / 5L / 1D 7W / 6L / 2D 84.1
2016 15W / 11L / 2D 13W / 10L / 5D 86.6
2015 73W / 55L / 6D 55W / 67L / 17D 82.2
2014 34W / 22L / 3D 33W / 25L / 4D 80.1
2013 0W / 2L / 0D 0W / 3L / 0D 75.8
2012 34W / 22L / 0D 40W / 18L / 2D 78.7
2011 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 117.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Czech Defense 676 288 315 73 42.6%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 401 179 188 34 44.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 253 112 120 21 44.3%
Australian Defense 237 108 109 20 45.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 233 121 96 16 51.9%
Sicilian Defense 201 82 103 16 40.8%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 199 86 94 19 43.2%
Scandinavian Defense 167 69 79 19 41.3%
Amazon Attack 163 63 84 16 38.6%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 149 67 62 20 45.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 7 5 0 2 71.4%
Scotch Game 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Philidor Defense 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Czech Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Old Indian Defense: Duz-Khotimirsky Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Alekhine Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 12 8 4 0 66.7%
Scandinavian Defense 6 4 1 1 66.7%
French Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Amar Gambit 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Alekhine Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Bird Opening 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Four Knights Game 3 2 1 0 66.7%
King's Indian Attack: French Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Indian Defense: Schnepper Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 0
Losing 10 1
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