Marc Cathomen (marccathomen) - Quick Profile
Marc Cathomen, known online as marccathomen, is a prolific online chess player best known for his appetite for fast games. Preferred time control - Blitz. A high-volume competitor, Marc mixes tactical flair with stubborn comebacks.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Blitz volume and experience make him a familiar name at the board
- Peak performances highlighted below
Peek at a visual of his rating run:
Playing Style
Marc plays sharp and decisive chess. He likes chaos and complications and often thrives in tactical melees. Opponents should expect lively middlegames and a willingness to press until the end.
- Comeback rate 68 percent - often bounces back from difficult positions
- Strong tactical awareness - wins after losing material near 43 percent of the time
- Average decisive game length: around 48-51 moves depending on time control
Favorite Openings and Trends
Marc favors ambitious systems and sidelines that create unbalanced positions. The Amazon Attack is a signature choice, and he also plays the Australian Defense and Amar Gambit with frequency.
- Amazon Attack - a go-to weapon with solid results in Blitz Amazon Attack
- Australian Defense - often used to steer games into less trodden paths Australian Defense
- Amar Gambit - an opportunistic pick that yields sharp play Amar Gambit
- Sample position to explore his style:
Career Highlights
Marc has kept up steady activity for years and has some notable peaks. He is a high-volume blitz player with thousands of games played.
- Peak Blitz rating: 1060 (2016-05-14)
- Peak Rapid rating: 1303 (2016-05-23)
- Most-played opponent: deanant123 - an epic rivalry on the site (deanant123)
Recent Form and Streaks
Marc stays active and unpredictable. He has enjoyed long winning runs and has also shown resilience through tougher stretches.
- Longest winning streak - 12 games
- Longest losing streak - 13 games
- Current losing streak - 2 games
Fun Facts
Biographical details with a wink.
- Best time of day to challenge Marc: around 13:00 server time
- Tilt factor 13 - he is human and sometimes dramatic
- Very high endgame frequency - he sees many endgames and does not shy away from long technical fights
- Want to follow his games? Check his profile: Marc Cathomen
Quick Notes for Opponents
If you face Marc, expect the unexpected. Bring preparation for the Amazon Attack and be ready for tactical complications. If you win a piece, do not celebrate too early.
- Play solidly in the opening - Marc punishes sloppy play
- Keep an eye on tactical motifs - comeback potential is high
- Sample opponent to study: woodmonster - Marc has a very positive record vs this player