Overview
MartinOksendal is a FIDE Master and a blitz specialist who made a habit of turning frantic time scrambles into sparkling tactical wins. On the live boards and the online clock, Martin has built a reputation for rapid-fire calculation, resilient comebacks and a cheeky sense of humor when the position collapses — usually his opponent’s.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Blitz (appears to be Martin's favorite)
- Career highlights: peak blitz rating 2794 (2025-05-21) and peak bullet 2727 (2025-11-24)
- Online workload: over 2,500 recorded blitz games with a strength-adjusted win rate ≈ 50.6%
Playing Style & Strengths
MartinOksendal mixes deep endgame knowledge with fearless tactics. He reaches endgames often (Endgame Frequency ~79%) and has an uncanny comeback ability — a nearly 90% comeback rate when behind — which explains why opponents never feel comfortable with a piece up.
- Psychological edge: Best time of day to face Martin is not 01:00 — that’s his sweet spot.
- Tactical resilience: Win rate after losing a piece ~44%.
- Game length: decisive games average ~81 moves — expect marathon finishes.
Favorite Openings & Repertoire
Martin's opening choices blend classical structures and sharp sidelines. He enjoys confusing opponents early and grinding them down in long, technical battles.
- As White: often opens with e4 (strong presence in annual first-move stats).
- As Black: regularly employs Caro-Kann Defense and slips into dangerous Sicilian lines.
- Notable successes:
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — excellent blitz win rate and a frequent weapon for quick tactical play.
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — reliable striking piece of the toolkit.
- Four Knights Game and Italian Game: Two Knights Defense — classical options Martin keeps polished.
Records, Streaks & Notable Numbers
Martin's record is a blend of volume and consistency — long winning stretches alternate with the occasional rough patch, but the overall trend points up.
- Longest winning streak: 10 games
- Longest losing streak: 12 games; current losing streak: 5 games (a temporary blip)
- Blitz total record (sampled): wins 1,165 — losses 1,054 — draws 372
- Most-played opponent: Momchil Nikolov (30 games; Martin leads narrowly 15–14–1)
- Time-of-day edges: very strong at hour "01:00"; high win rates around late evening and early morning
Memorable Moment (PGN)
One typical MartinOksendal blitz clutch — a tiny, instructive sequence that shows his taste for tactical complications and practical play:
Translation for non-PGN users: a spicy open-game skirmish that often leads to sharp middlegame fireworks — and sometimes a hilarious flag-out.
Openings Performance Snapshot
Martin has a broad repertoire. A few quick stats from his blitz play illustrate where he thrives:
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — strong win rate (over 50% in sampled blitz games)
- Caro-Kann Defense — many games and plenty of practical tests (used to steer opponents into long endgames)
- Najdorf — a go-to for dynamic, unbalanced positions
For deeper study, see the interactive trend:
Fun Facts & Personality
- Nickname online: often plays as MartinOksendal — expect witty chat emojis after a surprise tactic.
- Prefers blitz chaos but is perfectly capable of slow-burning strategy — average decisive game length shows patience.
- Has a quirky habit of playing a rare sideline just to see if the opponent knows an old trap.
Where to Watch & Follow
To study Martin's approach, follow recent opponents and sample games — start with his long-running rivalry against Momchil Nikolov and the many blitz battles documented in 2025. For a quick peek at his career peak, check the inline peak stat above (2794 (2025-05-21)).