mark_d50

Profile Summary: mark_d50

Meet mark_d50, a battle-hardened chess warrior whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of epic. From humble beginnings in 2012 with a blitz rating around 1100, this player has clawed their way up, peaking at a blazing 1819 in blitz by September 2016. Not bad for someone who also managed to convince their opponents that resignation is a valid way to say "You're too good!"

Playing Style & Strengths

Mark_d50 favors the Queens Pawn Opening with a respectable 54% win rate, proving time and time again that slow and steady disruption wins the day. They’re no stranger to French Defense variations either, displaying both love and occasional heartbreak with the French Defense Advance Variation, where they boast an impressive 56% win rate, enough to make opponents reconsider sticking to the king's pawn.

Renowned for resilience, mark_d50’s comeback rate dazzles at nearly 90%, making every lost piece a mere speed bump rather than a dead-end. Their average game length hovers around 68 moves for wins, showing patience and ninja-like endgame skills — and if you thought blitz was all about quick shots, this player might just outlast you!

Statistics That Tell the Tale

• Total Blitz Games Played: Over 35,000, because who counts losses when you've got thousands of wins too?
• Blitz Win-Loss-Draw Record: 17,829 wins, 16,480 losses, and 995 draws — a testament to a fierce and competitive spirit.
• Peak Ratings:
  • Blitz: 1819 (Sep 2016)
  • Bullet: 1333 (Sep 2012)
  • Rapid: 1151 (Apr 2012)
  • Daily: 1352 (Sep 2016)
• Longest Winning Streak: A staggering 15 consecutive victories — the kind of heat that makes opponents sweat!
• Playing Times: Dawn or dusk? Mark shines brightest around 10 AM, proving that some mornings are made for checkmates.

Psychological & Tactical Prowess

With an enviable tilt factor of just 13, mark_d50 keeps cool even when the chess gods get cruel. More impressively, when pieces are lost, this strategist still manages to win almost half the time — talk about turning lemons into checkmate lemonade.

Recent Battles on the Board

In a recent encounter with rgasser, mark_d50 demonstrated tactical superiority in a French Defense Exchange variation, winning by resignation after a well-fought 15-move skirmish filled with sharp moves and quiet brilliance. The game ended swiftly with a graceful bow from the opponent, a common theme in mark_d50’s victories.

Fun Facts

• Black pieces or white, mark_d50 is nearly equally comfortable, winning slightly more often when wielding white — probably because first-move advantage is real!
• Known for strategic patience, average winning games last almost 69 moves; losing games slip by quicker, proving a knack for grinding out wins.
• Among favorite openings, the Queen's Pawn reigns supreme. Opponents beware: this is the home turf where many have fallen.

So whether you're studying openings, endgames, or just hunting a good challenge, mark_d50 is the kind of player who mixes classical chess wisdom with a dash of stubborn determination. Just be ready for the fact that if you face them, you might find your queen suddenly questioning her life choices.