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marek183

Playing Since: 2024-01-05 (Active)

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Rapid: 345
140W / 148L / 31D
Blitz: 167
447W / 502L / 39D
Bullet: 157
154W / 187L / 2D

Meet marek183: The Underdog with a Twist

Once upon a chessboard, in the realm of pawns and knights, there emerged a player named marek183. With a peak blitz rating of 348 (June 2025) and a rapid peak soaring even higher at 366 (January 2024), marek183 has shown the resilience and grit of a true chess gladiator.

Known for a playing style that embraces the Top Secret opening in blitz (with over 330 games), marek183 somewhat mysteriously mixes aggressive moves with moments of graceful resignations—because sometimes, knowing when to fold 'em is part of the game. Yet, when diving into the Van t Kruijs Opening, things get serious, boasting a win rate above 54% in blitz. Sometimes you have to keep your opponents guessing... or just hoping.

Strengths & Quirks

  • Tactical Awareness: With a come-back rate of nearly 52%, marek183 has an uncanny ability to bounce back from adversity, often turning blunders into brilliance.
  • Endgame Enthusiast: Playing over half of the games with endgames, patience is clearly a virtue here.
  • Early Resignations: At around 5%, it's evident marek183 knows when to save energy for the next battle, possibly avoiding the heartbreak of a horribly long checkmate.
  • Favorite Time: Cool and calm at 4 AM — the witching hour where the brain apparently computes chess moves like magic.

The statistics tell a tale of a player balancing victories, defeats, and draws with a tilt factor of 12—proof that even the best occasionally let frustration seep in. But don’t let the numbers fool you. marek183’s signature “chess rollercoaster” approach makes each game a thrill—expect sharp attacks, sudden sacrifices, and surprising turnarounds.

Battle Log Highlights

Recent clash against arslanebrk showcased marek183’s fighting spirit: starting with an unusual e3 and morphing into a daring queen dance, culminating in a decisive win by time.

Looking Ahead

Whether rallying in rapid games or battling in blitz, marek183 is a player to watch—a charming contradiction of brilliance and occasional blunders, with a heart full of chessian passion. Expect more surprising victories, strategic experiments, and maybe a few early resignations (hey, nobody’s perfect!).

Feel like testing your mettle? marek183 may just be waiting for the next challenger willing to ride the rollercoaster!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
udayop_7 1W / 0L / 0D View
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Most Played Opponents
dawid5432115 10W / 10L / 7D View Games
havva6 0W / 3L / 0D View Games
mohymn1992 2W / 1L / 0D View Games
mrugacz100i 1W / 1L / 1D View Games
udit6996 1W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 219 345
2024 152 152 268
Rating by Year20242025345152YearRatingBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 154W / 122L / 17D 127W / 145L / 21D 58.4
2024 58W / 82L / 12D 55W / 84L / 12D 54.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 336 143 180 13 42.6%
Van t Kruijs Opening 85 48 29 8 56.5%
French Defense Normal Variation 19 5 11 3 26.3%
Queens Pawn Opening 19 13 6 0 68.4%
French Defense 17 9 7 1 52.9%
French Defense Knight Variation 16 4 12 0 25.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 7 1 6 0 14.3%
French Defense Knight Variation Two Knights Variation 6 3 2 1 50.0%
French Defense Queens Knight Variation 5 2 3 0 40.0%
Kings Pawn Opening 5 0 4 1 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 314 136 147 31 43.3%
Van t Kruijs Opening 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Philidor Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 3 1 2 0 33.3%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 1
Losing 12 0
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