Marcos1787

Player Profile: Marcos1787

Meet Marcos1787, a spirited rapid chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as dynamic as it is unpredictable. With a peak rapid rating of 891 achieved in December 2024, Marcos has experienced the rollercoaster of rating swings—a true emotional ride for any chess fan!

Playing Style & Strengths

Marcos loves a good fight, evident from a respectable comeback rate of 55.04%—showing he's never one to give up without a tussle. Although his win rate after losing a piece drops to around 37%, his resilience keeps opponents on their toes.

Known for pushing games into long battles, Marcos averages 56 moves per win and even longer, 61 moves per loss, proving he's in for the marathon, not just a sprint.

He prefers playing White, where he strikes back with a slightly better 50.57% win rate, while Black games bring a solid challenge with 43.18% wins.

Favorite Openings

• Reti Opening: The absolute favorite with 124 games and a decent 51.61% win rate, including a romantic affection for the Queen's Gambit Invitation variation boasting a strong 64% success!
• Van 't Kruijs Opening: Marcos’s secret weapon, scoring over 53% in 60 games; a bit of an obscure choice but hey, surprise is a strategic move!
• Scandinavian Defense: A solid 54% win rate, showing he's not afraid to shake things up from the Black side too.

On the flip side, the King's Pawn Opening King’s Knight Variation seems to be the arch-nemesis, with only a 34% win rate there. Every hero has their Achilles' heel!

Recent Battles & Memorable Wins

Fresh off the board, Marcos claimed victory over Ansh_Vishwakarma with a classic Reti maneuver, ending in a slick checkmate after intensifying pressure - a reminder why "patience is a virtue" in chess. You can revisit the exhilarating clash here.

Other recent triumphs include outlasting rajpatel75 by resignation and checkmating choi-irul after a positional slugfest.

Statistical Quirks & Trivia

• Longest Winning Streak: 9 games – so close to superstardom!
• Longest Losing Streak: A humbling 11 games, but hey, chess is about learning and Marcos bounces back.
• Time to Shine: Marcos's brain fires best around noon, hitting a peak win rate of 65% at 12:00 PM. Early birds and night owls beware!
• Psychological Factor: With a tilt factor of 11, Marcos occasionally lets the board's pressure get to him... but we all do sometimes, right?

Overall Record

With nearly as many wins as losses in rapid chess (496 wins vs. 519 losses), and a modest number of draws, Marcos1787 is an eager competitor who values every encounter, whether it's an epic win or a learning loss.

Whether you're a casual challenger or a serious rival, watch out! Marcos1787's games promise entertaining tussles, calculated risks, and the occasional surprise gambit.