Martin Bitelmajer IM

Martin Bitelmajer - International Master Extraordinaire

Martin Bitelmajer, known in the chess world by the handle martinbitel, is not your average chess enthusiast. Earning the coveted title of International Master from FIDE, Martin has proven time and again that they are a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares.

Since dipping their toes into online battles back in 2013, Martin's blitz performance has soared from a humble rating of 1184 to a blistering peak of 2760 in 2022—clearly showing that patience is overrated when you can play fast and furious. With over 1,800 blitz games under their belt, boasting a win rate of around 55%, Martin plays with a blend of sharp tactics and steely nerves.

When the clock speeds up to bullet, Martin turns into something of a chess ninja, slipping through defenses with a staggering 66% win rate over more than 250 games. Their rapid games may be fewer, but their fighting spirit never wanes, keeping opponents on their toes with strategic endgames that average 73 moves before victory strikes.

Known for a remarkable comeback rate of 87% and a near-legendary 97% win rate after losing a piece, Martin never throws in the towel early (early resignation rate sits at a modest 2.64%). In fact, it seems losing a piece just lights a fire under them to show who's boss. Their longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 16 games — enough to make even the calmest opponents reconsider their life choices.

Besides crushing foes like bach12345_lfay and gribabas, Martin also has a soft spot for testing strategies against their top rivals, including massarov (72 games) and ilanschnaider. Friendship or fierce rivalry? The win rates suggest it’s a healthy dash of competitive spice!

Martin favors the blurred mysteries of the opening phase—classified as "Top Secret" in their stats—leading to dozens of victories across all time controls. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or rapid, this strategy keeps opponents guessing and on edge.

One curious quirk: Martin tends to perform best during mid-morning and afternoon hours, peaking around 12 PM with a 68% win rate—and perhaps they’re fueled by a strong coffee or two. Meanwhile, early morning (around 4 AM) isn’t too shabby either, with nearly 58% victories—clearly a master who can operate on little sleep and plenty of brainpower.

Off the board, Martin’s tilt factor is impressively low (only 8), meaning only the most shocking blunders can shake their composure. Rated games versus casual ones see a slight dip in performance, but hey, who always plays for fun anyway?

In short, Martin Bitelmajer is a chess machine—fast, strategic, and never afraid to battle from behind. Whether you’re an aspiring chess legend or just someone looking to lose in record time, beware when facing this International Master. They might just turn your carefully laid plans into a "Top Secret" disaster!