Martín Pereira

Martín Pereira (marpere)

Martín Pereira, known online as marpere, is a resilient rapid chess player with a fluctuating rating that has danced between highs and lows like a knight on the board. Boasting a peak rapid rating of 993 achieved in May 2023, Martín is a formidable opponent who embraces both bold openings and strategic endgames.

Playing Style & Strengths

Martín’s style is a fascinating blend of patience and tactical awareness. With an average of nearly 57 moves per win, he clearly enjoys the long strategic battles rather than quick skirmishes. He's not one to resign early either—his early resignation rate is impressively low at just 3.15%, and his comeback rate after setbacks stands at a cheeky 65.89%. In other words, don’t count him out even if the odds look grim!

Opening Repertoire

When it comes to openings, Martín shows a clear preference for the Van Geet Opening and the Queen's Pawn Opening, Chigorin Variation, boasting win rates above 52% and 56% respectively. His favorite surprise weapon seems to be the Alekhine's Defense, securing victories nearly 58% of the time. However, the King's Pawn Opening is a bit less kind to him, with a win rate shy of 40%, proving that even great players have their quirks.

Recent Games & Notable Moments

In his latest battles on Chess.com, Martín showed impressive resilience and precision. On June 5th, 2025, he outmaneuvered “bagetsNZ” in a Four Knights Game with a clever abandonment win after castling and a nifty pawn sacrifice. Just a day prior, he earned a resignation victory over “blosseraptor58”, and earlier, he checkmated “Gabrielyjhoel” in a grueling Alekhine's Defense match that showcased his tactical prowess.

Psychological & Time Preferences

Martín seems to shine early in the morning, with his best time to play noted around 6 AM—probably fueled by coffee and sharp focus (or perhaps the sunrise inspiration). Despite a tilt factor of 12 (everybody has off days!), he maintains a consistent performance across all days and hours, with a slightly better win rate on Sundays and early morning hours.

More Than Just Numbers

With a winning record near 52% in rapid games (2,359 wins to 2,189 losses), Martín is no pushover. His games often end by resignation in his favor, highlighting his ability to pressure opponents into mistakes or surrender. His playful spirit might also be inferred from some of his opponent usernames—“schlongle-donk” and “blosseraptor58” hardly sound like characters in a traditional chess club!

All in all, Martín Pereira is the kind of player who blends stubbornness, strategy, and a dash of unpredictability—ready to take on any challenger brave enough to face marpere at the board.