Mariano Fuentes

Mariano Fuentes (username: marfuen98)

Born to dream of checkmates and victories, Mariano Fuentes, aka marfuen98, is the chess player who proves that resilience is more than just a word—it's a lifestyle. While Mariano may not yet be a grandmaster, his journey through the rapid and blitz ranks is a thrilling rollercoaster packed with surprising come-from-behind wins and the occasional “oops” moments.

Rating Roller Coaster Ride

Mariano’s peak rapid rating hit a respectable 921 in May 2025, a testament to his growing prowess. Blitz play shows promise too, reaching up to 311. With a rapid win/loss/draw record of 19/23/2 and blitz at 39/59/1, he is definitely no stranger to tough battles, often engaging in nail-biting games with epic comeback attempts (a stunning 72.41% comeback rate!).

Opening Repertoire & Style

When it comes to openings, Mariano is a bit of a specialist in the Center Game and Queen’s Pawn Opening, boasting a 100% win rate in some rapid variations like the Scotch Game and Polish Defense. Notably, his blitz opening choices reveal a love for variety, from the aggressive Indian Game Knights Variation to the quirky Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense with flawless 100% win rate in blitz.

He tends to resign early only around 6.1% of the time—always fighting to squeeze out those tricky endgame wins that happen nearly half the time he wins (44.76% endgame frequency). His games typically last around 46 moves, showing patience and strategic depth despite the rating numbers.

The Psychological Warrior

Mariano's longest losing streak is a whopping 11 games—ouch! But his tilt factor of 11 suggests he gets back up shaken but not stirred. His best time to play? Evenings around 6 PM, when he's in the zone and hitting a spectacular 66.67% win rate! Clearly, his chess brain wakes up with the sunset.

Famous Battles & Rivals

Recent games include a brilliant checkmate against nerodem in a tense Center Game battle on June 1, 2025, showcasing Mariano's flair for tactical finishers. Opponents like jgwolves and nelson3334 have felt his wrath with a perfect 100% win record, while others such as winterzoo have handed him tough losses—proving chess is never boring for Mariano.

In a Nutshell

Mariano Fuentes is the archetype of an ambitious underdog: battling through ups and downs, experimenting with eclectic openings, and always aiming to checkmate not just his opponent, but boredom as well. If you see marfuen98 online, prepare for games filled with unexpected twists, hopeful comebacks, and the joyous spirit of the game.