Profile Summary: marcinusa
Meet marcinusa, a rapid chess warrior steadily climbing the ranks with a peak rating of 615 achieved in May 2025. Starting from a rollercoaster rating of 582 in August 2024, marcinusa’s journey through the rating ladder is nothing short of an adventurous thriller—filled with ups, downs, and a sizable collection of memorable battles across the board.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for a balanced tactical approach, marcinusa boasts an Early Resignation Rate of just 7.43%, showing commitment to fighting till the end. Their games often stretch to an average of nearly 49 moves per win, proving resilience and endurance. With a nearly even split of wins when playing White (51.31%) or Black (48.50%), this player twists and turns through openings and endgames with no fear.
Opening Repertoire
Among marcinusa’s many opening adventures, the King's Pawn Opening stands out as a favorite, with a brilliant 60% win rate over 80 games. A particularly lethal weapon is the Giuoco Piano Four Knights Game, boasting an impressive 76.92% win rate. But beware opponents, as marcinusa also ventures through less trodden paths like the Scandinavian and Philidor defenses, always ready to surprise.
Tactical Prowess & Psychology
If marcinusa has a secret weapon, it’s a remarkable Comeback Rate of 57.76%, proving they don’t fold under pressure. While holding pieces can sometimes be costly (41.27% win rate after losing a piece), this daring tactician never shies away from a fight. The tilt factor is a minimal 6, indicating a cool head even in tense moments, although the longest losing streak of 6 reminds us that everyone has their bad days.
Preferred Battling Times
Timing is everything—marcinusa shines brightest around 1 PM chess time and boasts their highest win rates on Tuesdays (57.69%) and Sundays (56.18%). Surprisingly, the early morning hours (6 AM and 9 AM) are also favored times, with stunning win rates above 66%, perhaps suggesting a morning coffee and chess combo for optimal brain juice.
Recent Battles & Streaks
No stranger to epic clashes, marcinusa's longest winning streak is an impressive 12 games, but currently, the streak is on pause with a single recent loss. The latest victory was a swift, elegant victory using the Giuoco Piano Game Four Knights Game, winning by resignation in under 7 minutes of game time—checkmate via creativity and pressure!
Win/Loss Record & Opponents
With a record of 303 wins, 269 losses, and 35 draws in rapid games, marcinusa plays hard and plays often. Against some foes, they’ve a perfect win rate (looking at you, odiamo-tutti, 123axcw, and irus1234!), while others like qemanu remain elusive rivals. But it’s all part of the grand chess saga!
Fun Fact
Did you know marcinusa once risked a thrilling sacrifice with Ng5 followed by Nxf7 in a recent game, leading opponents to wave the white flag? Sometimes it’s bold moves and a dash of chaos that win the day.
In summary, marcinusa is a passionate, resilient chess player with a flair for intricate openings, a commendable comeback spirit, and a knack for timing their best games when the stars (and their clock) align. Expect thrilling duels, unexpected sacrifices, and a game well worth watching.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mourad1014 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| amerdara | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| ronniebjoseph | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| lonazco | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| kaitoliez | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| baayramov | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| chadrakistibeka | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
| edwin-edwinos | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| firatkuy23 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| ragejake | 1W / 0L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 589 | |||
| 2024 | 345 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 168W / 151L / 19D | 166W / 154L / 18D | 58.1 |
| 2024 | 17W / 9L / 1D | 11W / 11L / 3D | 62.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kings Pawn Opening | 95 | 56 | 33 | 6 | 59.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 47 | 22 | 21 | 4 | 46.8% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 23 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 47.8% |
| Three Knights Opening | 22 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 50.0% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 18 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Four Knights Game Italian Variation | 18 | 11 | 7 | 0 | 61.1% |
| Philidor Defense | 17 | 7 | 10 | 0 | 41.2% |
| Four Knights Game | 17 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 35.3% |
| Scotch Game | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation | 13 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 69.2% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 2 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |