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:
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.