Marc

Player Profile: Marc (username: Marc421)

Marc is a resilient rapid chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster rating journey and a penchant for thrilling comebacks. Starting strong with a peak Rapid rating of 970 in early 2021, Marc's rating has seen ups and downs like a knight on a frenetic dance floor, most recently stabilizing around the mid-600s. Despite the volatility, Marc demonstrates a true fighting spirit, boasting a remarkable comeback rate of 66.34%—because giving up is not in this player’s vocabulary.

When Marc takes to the board, expect an average 52 moves per win, indicating a fondness for battles that stretch beyond the opening fireworks into the deep strategic waters of the endgame, where they linger with over 46% endgame frequency. With a White win rate at just under 50% and a slightly leaner Black win rate of 45%, Marc proves that playing second can still be a winning strategy—especially when opponents aren’t expecting it.

A Tactical Adventurer

Known for tactical alertness, Marc always stays alert after losing a piece, converting 41% of those situations into at least a drawn position, wielding resilience like a chess superhero. And though there's an 11% chance of “one-sided losses,” the clever player knows that every defeat is fuel for chess wisdom (or at least material for entertaining post-match analysis).

Opening Choices & Style

Marc appreciates classical and versatile openings, frequently navigating the King's Pawn Opening family, including the King's Knight Variation and the Four Knights Game - Italian Variation. Marc's most successful recorded opening is the Giuoco Piano with a win rate north of 53%, proving a liking for Italian charm with a tactical edge. Meanwhile, the Scandinavian Defense provides some spicy battles, albeit with a tougher win record.

Competitive Spirit and Streaks

Marc’s longest winning streak stands impressively at 9 games in Rapid play—almost like a brief but glorious chess marathon. The flipside is a poignant 8-game losing streak, reminding us all that even the best stumble sometimes, especially when the opponent is “polarisStar3000” or “abner_escobar”, both of whom have felt Marc’s sting in recent encounters.

Witty Tidbit

This player is a self-proclaimed master of early resignations at 6.7%, a strategic retreat tactic that some say is less about surrender and more about preserving brain cells for the next battle. Marc’s psychological tilt factor is moderate (8/100), so if things go awry, don’t expect long-lasting gloom—just a quick mind reset and back on the horse (or the knight).

Best Time to Challenge Marc

According to the stats, 8 PM is Marc’s personal prime time—a recommendation for any challenger looking for a true test, preferably armed with fresh coffee and a good opening repertoire.

Recent Triumph

Marc’s latest victory was a sharp tactical dueling on 2^nd June 2025 against polarisStar3000, ending in a remarkable game where quick wit and sharp calculation forced the opponent’s resignation. Check out the thrilling final moments in the