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Martin Stahl

Username: Martin_Stahl

Location: Joplin, MO

Playing Since: 2009-09-17 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1904
256W / 98L / 35D
Rapid: 1572
168W / 136L / 12D
Blitz: 1289
1789W / 1503L / 134D
Bullet: 1280
44W / 42L / 5D

Overview — Martin_Stahl, Blitz Specialist

Martin_Stahl is a spirited chess competitor known for sprint finishes and a fondness for fast time controls — especially Blitz. This compact chess biography covers Martin_Stahl’s approach, favorite openings, memorable streaks, and a few quirks that make his games memorable. Keywords: Martin Stahl chess biography, blitz specialist, Scandinavian Defense, Amar Gambit, openings.

  • Preferred time control: Blitz (frequent and successful online play).
  • Peak performances include notable peaks in Blitz and Daily play — see his peak Blitz: and an earlier Daily high of .

Playing Style

Martin_Stahl combines tactical intuition with marathon-like endgame tenacity. He wins with long, grinding games as often as with tactical fireworks — a player who can both bludgeon opponents in long endgames and spring traps in 3–10 move bursts.

  • Endgame-oriented: high endgame frequency (many wins come late — average decisive game length ≈ 60 moves).
  • Resilient: very strong comeback rate and a solid WinRateAfterLosingPiece.
  • Time-of-day strengths: performs exceptionally well in mid-morning and evening hours (notable win spikes around 10:00 and 21:00).

Openings & Repertoire — favored weapons

Martin_Stahl’s repertoire blends surprise gambits, solid queen’s-gambit ideas, and a healthy dose of the Scandinavian when he wants to unsettle opponents. He often chooses lines that lead to imbalanced positions — perfect for Blitz.

  • Scandinavian Defense — a regular choice; high game volume but mixed results. (Scandinavian Defense)
  • Australian Defense — one of his most efficient umbrellas with a strong win rate. (Australian Defense)
  • Amar Gambit — a secret delight: aggressive and highly successful for him. (Amar Gambit)
  • London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — another go-to for practical chances. (London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation)
  • Queen’s Gambit lines (including Chigorin and Ragozin flavors) — used when the long game is preferred.

Career Highlights & Memorable Stats

A quick tour of achievements, streaks, and signature traits from Martin_Stahl’s logged games:

  • Longest winning streak: 17 consecutive wins — proof he can get into unstoppable form.
  • Longest losing streak: 10 — he’s seen downswings, but his comeback rate (~79%) shows how often he bounces back.
  • Most-played opponent: sdafan — hundreds of encounters that shaped his Scandinavian lines.
  • Stands out in Blitz with a balanced strength-adjusted win rate and frequent high-volume months (notably in intense online seasons).

Fun Facts & Personality

Martin_Stahl isn’t all statistics — there’s personality in his profile:

  • He loves the dramatic: he plays gambits (Amar Gambit fans, take note) and often trades material for initiative.
  • Prefers playing on days with high coffee availability — his WinRateByHourOfDay shows a spike around mid-morning (10:00) and late evening.
  • Average first capture happens around move 6 — a sign he likes early skirmishes but is happy to let games breathe.
  • Early-resignation rate is low, so expect long fights; he rarely gives up early.

Interactive Viewer & Examples

A compact Blitz rating trend and a cheeky tactical sample are included for viewers who like visuals and quick puzzles.

  • Blitz rating chart (2010–2025):
  • Cheeky mini-game (classic Scholar-style surprise):

How to Follow Martin_Stahl

If you enjoy bold gambits, late-endgame persistence, and roller-coaster rating months, Martin_Stahl is worth watching. For a deep dive into his openings, search Scandinavian, Australian Defense, and Amar Gambit games — they tell the true story.

  • Try his Scandinavian vs. typical responders to see practical decision-making under clock pressure.
  • Look up his head-to-head ledger vs. sdafan for a masterclass in repeating and refining an opening approach.

🆚 Opponent Insights

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily

Openings: Most Played

🔥 Streaks

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