Mariorene Alvarezgigena

Mariorene Alvarezgigena (aka Mario-425)

Meet Mariorene Alvarezgigena, better known across the 64-square battlefield as Mario-425 — a rapid and bullet enthusiast with a flair for both brilliant triumphs and humbling lessons. Mariorene’s chess journey is a rollercoaster: from a humble rapid rating dip as low as 100 in late 2024 to a blistering peak rapid rating of 324 by April 2025, proving that every master was once a disaster (and sometimes still is).

Playing Style & Personality

Mariorene’s style is a colourful mix of daring gambits and strategic patience. With an early resignation rate of about 21%, it's clear Mariorene knows when to bow out gracefully—saving energy for the next unpredictable attack. Games usually last around 38 moves when victorious, but tend to drag to an exhausting 47 moves when the dice aren’t rolling in their favor. Mariorene prefers the white pieces slightly, boasting a 50% win rate with White and a respectable 44% with Black.

The psychological rollercoaster sees a manageable tilt factor of 6, so don’t expect Mario-425 to rage-quit after a blunder—just a solemn nod and steady focus (mostly). Their best time to strike? 9 PM, when the stars align and the opponents' kings strangely feel more vulnerable.

Signature Openings

• Englund Gambit — a cheeky favorite, winning 75% of the time. Who knew such a dubious gambit could be so effective in Mario’s hands?
• Alekhine's Defense — flawless with 3 wins in 3 games, a small but perfect track record!
• Bishop’s Opening and its variations, where a 66.7% win rate shows off a tricky and tactical mindset.
• Scandinavian Defense — An aggressive choice that earns more than half the battles (54.55% win rate).

Battle Record and Highlights

Mariorene’s rapid record stands at a near-even split: 61 wins versus 65 losses and 3 draws — a testament to their fighting spirit and unpredictability on the board. In bullet chess, the rollercoaster continues with 1 win and 2 losses, reflecting that rapid pace is where Mario truly shines.

The longest winning streak stretches to an impressive 9 consecutive victories, a streak that probably involved much caffeine and fierce concentration. Conversely, a losing streak of 6 reminds us that even the best have off days — or at least, off minutes.

Recent Memorable Moments

On May 30, 2025, Mario-425 sealed a brilliant checkmate against RunningRabbit20 with a sneaky Caro-Kann (ECO: B15), finishing in just 13 moves. The queen’s final strike, Qxh7#, was as elegant as it was ruthless. The same day also saw an abandonment victory against bamboohatjack, proving that Mario’s presence can stop the clock before the emotions run too high.

Known Rivals & Fan Favorite Facts

Not everyone has fallen to Mario’s blades: tai-loc-qua-lon, satishbt, fungusandbungus, and rogercesarm have all resisted victory at least once. Yet Mario seems to have a secret formula that guarantees a crushing 100% win rate against fans like runningrabbit20, as3d1985, and bamboohatjack. Maybe they just play better with the sound of “bunny hops” in the background.

Mario’s highest bullet rating is an eye-popping 441 (April 2025), showing that when they click, pieces fly like lightning bolts across the board.

Final Thoughts

Mariorene Alvarezgigena isn’t just a chess player; they’re a master of highs and lows, tactician of eccentric openings, and a shining example of perseverance in the face of tricky opponents and brutal blunders. Whether elegantly mating in 13 moves or taking defeat with grace, Mario-425 keeps the game exciting, inspiring, and most importantly—fun.