Profile: marijus2015
Meet marijus2015, a chess enthusiast who dances gracefully between the worlds of Blitz and Rapid chess with an adventurous spirit and a penchant for bold openings. Known for both dazzling victories and humbling defeats, marijus2015 is the kind of player who keeps the board—and the spectators—on their toes.
Rating & Performance
With a peak Blitz rating of 460 in May 2025 and a Rapid summit at 478 the same year, marijus2015 has showcased flashes of brilliance, especially in rapid-fire matches. Although recent months have brought some swings—like a tough June in Blitz—this player never shies away from a challenge.
Across 96 Blitz games, marijus2015 has clinched 22 wins, experienced 26 losses, and drawn twice, while the Rapid arena tells a slightly brighter story with 19 wins out of 34 games. The game often goes deep, with an average of roughly 39 moves before triumph and 42 when things don’t go their way.
Opening Repertoire and Style
A clever tactician in Blitz, marijus2015 has a particular fondness for the Scandinavian Defense and Bishop's Opening Berlin Defense, boasting win rates above 80% in these lines. Meanwhile, the "King’s Pawn Opening King’s Knight Variation" appears to be a nemesis, with no wins in four engagements there—proof that even the best have their kryptonite.
Rapid games reveal a more tactical edge, with a perfect 100% win rate using both the Bishop's Opening Berlin Defense and the legendary Alekhine’s Defense. A bold opening repertoire matched by fearless endgames, marijus2015 isn’t afraid to fight until the last piece falls.
Psychological Insights & Playing Personality
The famed "tilt factor" is a modest 10%, showing resilience even when the tides turn. Marijus2015 fights impressively well after losing material, with a comeback rate near 44%—because surrendering early just isn’t their style. And if you catch them playing around noon, you’re likely witnessing their prime form, boasting a stellar 100% win rate at 12 PM!
Streaks and Trends
The longest winning streak stands proudly at 7 games—proof that marijus2015 can catch fire. Yet the flames sometimes flicker, with a tough 10-game losing streak lurking in the past. Recently, patience has been tested by a couple of losses in a row, but hey, every good story needs a little drama.
Famous Battles
Among memorable matches is a swift and stunning victory by checkmate against sameeraehmad on June 4, 2025, executed with the classic Bishop's Opening queen sortie and a neat 4-move finish that would make even the quickest grandmasters nod in respect:
1. e4 e5
2. Bc4 d6
3. Qh5 Nf6
4. Qxf7#
Of course, not every game ends in glory. In a recent tough battle vs. KarimovRustem, marijus2015 succumbed on time, reminding us all that even the best can run out of seconds.
In Summary
marijus2015 is the unpredictable, spirited competitor who embraces the full rollercoaster ride that chess offers. Fun to watch, a bit stubborn, and never dull, this player embodies what makes the game eternal: the thrill of the fight and the love of the game.
Hi marijus2015 👋 – Coaching Feedback
1. What you already do well
- Killer instinct near the enemy king. Your last win ended with a classic “Scholar-mate” pattern: . Spotting that so quickly shows good tactical vision.
- Comfort with open positions. You like quick, open games (Bishop’s Opening, early queen activity) and you’re not afraid to sacrifice material for initiative.
- Steady rating climb. Your 460 (2025-05-30) keeps inching upward—proof that practice is paying off.
2. Patterns that cost you points
- Early-queen addiction. In the loss vs. KarimovRustem you played 2…Qh4 and never found safety for either queen or king. Several other defeats begin with an early queen sortie that gets chased around.
- King left in the center. You rarely castle; opponents often break through on the diagonal or with a rook check (see TomLeopold game).
- Time trouble. 4 of your last 6 losses were on the clock. Good moves made too late still lose.
- Loose pieces. Hanging minor pieces to simple tactics (…Qxh1#, …Qxd2+, …Nxf2) appears repeatedly. LPDO!
3. Action plan (next four weeks)
- Opening discipline
– As White switch from “Scholar-mate only” to a full Bishop’s/Italian setup: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 3.Bc4 4.d3 5.c3 6.O-O.
– As Black, play the simple setup: 1…e5 → Nf6 → Bc5 → O-O. Delay your queen until move 10.
Tip: Before you move a queen early, ask “Have I developed two other pieces first?” If not, don’t play it. - Casting rule
Make it a habit to castle by move 8–10 unless there is a forced tactic. Track it after each game. - Daily tactics workout
10 puzzles/day at your Chess.com puzzle rating. Focus on themes you often miss: fork, pin, double-attack, back-rank mate. - Time-management drill
Play 10 games of 5|5 or 10|0 using the “20-40-40” rule: 20 % of your time for the first 10 moves, 40 % for the next 10, 40 % for the rest. This habit alone will save you ~100 rating points. - Post-mortems
After every session, pick one win and one loss, replay the critical moment, and ask: “What was the simplest safe alternative?” (Use the Analysis Board, no engine for the first pass.)
4. Example of a recurring problem
You spent five queen moves in the first seven, fell behind in development, and your king never reached safety. Replace those queen moves with …Nc6, …d6, …Nf6, and short-castle – the position plays itself.
5. Progress tracker
Come back in two weeks and compare your stats:
- Average time left when your games end.
- Number of games where you castle.
- Your win rate during the “safe-queen” experiment.
Keep it up!
Small, consistent improvements in opening discipline and clock control will compound quickly. I look forward to seeing you break the 500-blitz barrier soon. Good luck and have fun at the board!🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| cracklos23 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| danie1ls0n | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| newtochessti | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| sk6745274 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| temanpindahan | 0W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 269 | 392 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 29W / 25L / 1D | 20W / 32L / 2D | 42.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bishop's Opening | 14 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 13 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 46.1% |
| Elephant Gambit | 6 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 16.7% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| French Defense | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: King's English Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 20.0% |
| French Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scotch Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 2 |
| Losing | 10 | 0 |