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Markav22

Playing Since: 2024-01-03 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 476
631W / 629L / 100D
Blitz: 248
557W / 588L / 51D

Markav22: The Blitz Baron with a Touch of Rapid Flair

Meet Markav22, a fearless chess enthusiast who thrives most under the ticking clock of Blitz games. With a peak Blitz rating of 645 (achieved November 2024) and a respectable Rapid high of 530, Markav22 is that player who likely chuckles at the phrase "slow and steady." Quick decisions, sharp tactics, and a stubborn refusal to succumb make this username a signature presence on the board.

Playing Style & Psychological Edge

Markav22 prefers the adrenaline rush of Blitz, boasting an impressive comeback rate of 83.73%, spilling proof of resilience when the odds seem stacked. An early resignation rate of just over 14% hints at a humble side—after all, wisdom is knowing when to cut losses (or just spill the queen and reset). The player’s average winning game lasts over 68 moves, suggesting they love a good battle, while losses come a bit quicker at under 39 moves—perhaps impatience at play?

Markav22’s tactical cleverness shines in their “win rate after losing a piece,” standing strong at 45.87%, proving that even when the chips (or pawns) are down, this player fights to the end.

Performance Highlights

  • Total games played: Over 1,000 games across Blitz and Rapid
  • Victories: 332 in Blitz, 590 in Rapid
  • Longest winning streak: 7 games (because why stop when you’re on fire?)
  • Favorite time to play: Remarkably, dawn breaks with high efficiency—best performance around 8 AM!

Opening Repertoire: The Sound of Pawns Marching

Markav22 isn’t shy about experimenting but favors familiar battlegrounds. The King’s Pawn Opening is a signature, played often with nearly 48.64% win rate in Blitz and a solid 47.27% in Rapid. The Vienna Game and the Alekhine's Defense provide an aggressive touch, boasting win rates above 65%, suggesting Markav22 loves stirring things up early on.

Heroic Victories & Humbling Defeats

Recent winning highlights include commandingly clinching victory on time against m3378 and gracefully inspiring a resignation from mishayllo. Losses have come from crafty opponents like assassin832 and kem0pt, keeping the player’s humility in check—because even the best miss a trick now and then!

Anecdote & Trivia

When the clock starts ticking, Markav22 is at their fiercest, but the player’s early resignation rate reveals a pragmatic streak — better to bow out gracefully than blunder with pride. A tilt factor of 11 means Markav22 handles emotional swings like a champ (but maybe keep a bucket of ice water handy anyway).

Excerpt from a Recent Triumph:

1. e4 e5 2. c3 Nf6 3. f3 Bc5 4. h3 Nc6 5. a3 d5 6. d3 d4 7. Qe2 dxc3 8. bxc3 O-O 9. Be3 Bd6 ...
  

In this epic blitz skirmish, Markav22’s strategic pawn advances and piece placements turned a heated battle into a well-earned victory.

So next time you see Markav22 facing off under those Blitz lights, expect a fast-paced, tactical, and sometimes cheekily unpredictable chess show!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
ommerselcuk 0W / 1L / 0D
lucas23o 1W / 0L / 0D
laenus84 0W / 1L / 0D
thomatum 1W / 0L / 0D
samrichfield2 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
bmland 0W / 2L / 1D
delhigugaonberkeley 1W / 2L / 0D
marciket 2W / 1L / 0D
realdunkindonuts 1W / 1L / 1D
yahyo84 2W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 308
2024 280 331
Rating by Year20242025308280YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 122W / 130L / 16D 134W / 123L / 13D 52.1
2024 353W / 331L / 55D 318W / 375L / 46D 58.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 261 126 122 13 48.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 107 45 58 4 42.1%
Queens Pawn Opening 61 23 34 4 37.7%
Scandinavian Defense 42 15 26 1 35.7%
Van t Kruijs Opening 22 10 12 0 45.5%
Alekhines Defense 19 12 6 1 63.2%
Vienna Game 19 13 6 0 68.4%
Caro Kann Defense Fantasy Variation 18 9 9 0 50.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 16 7 9 0 43.8%
Center Game 14 7 6 1 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 512 242 231 39 47.3%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 147 52 82 13 35.4%
Queens Pawn Opening 62 30 28 4 48.4%
Scandinavian Defense 58 28 25 5 48.3%
Bishops Opening 44 15 27 2 34.1%
French Defense Normal Variation 40 22 16 2 55.0%
Caro Kann Defense Breyer Variation 38 22 13 3 57.9%
Van t Kruijs Opening 37 21 16 0 56.8%
Alekhines Defense 37 21 14 2 56.8%
Vienna Game 31 14 17 0 45.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 7 0
Losing 11 1