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marty hansten

Username: martysmail36

Location: seattle

Playing Since: 2012-04-21 (Inactive)

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Daily: 1740
68W / 72L / 20D
Rapid: 1685
123W / 158L / 29D
Blitz: 1551
4918W / 6704L / 768D
Bullet: 1854
6758W / 8302L / 1113D

Martysmail36 – A Resilient Chess Competitor

Martysmail36 has carved out an impressive journey in the world of chess over the past decade. Beginning his rated career in 2012 with a modest blitz score of 1351, he quickly began refining his skills across different time controls—from rapid and daily games to lightning‐fast bullet battles. His steady climb in ratings between 2013 and 2016—achieving daily ratings as high as 1825 and bullet performances consistently rising—attests to his commitment to improving both his technical play and strategic vision on the board.

Known for a balanced style that shines in the endgame, martysmail36 frequently navigates the later stages of complex positions, as shown by his impressive Endgame Frequency of over 84%. His statistical record indicates a player who is not only tactically sharp—with a remarkable comeback rate exceeding 90%—but also one capable of capitalizing after setbacks (winning even when a material deficit occurs).

Beyond his technical skills, he brings a measured psychological approach to the game. With a low tilt factor and only a modest difference between his rated and casual performances, martysmail36 exhibits the mental discipline essential for high-level play. His steady performance across different days of the week and hours of the day underlines his adaptability, often peaking during key hours in the early evening and showing consistency throughout his games.

Whether exploring aggressive openings on the blitz board or settling into thoughtful, strategic maneuvers in daily games, martysmail36 continues to evolve. His journey from a budding player in 2012 to an experienced modern competitor today is proof of his resilience and dedication to chess. As he continues to refine his technique and deepen his understanding of the game’s many nuances, his career remains a shining example of growth, passion, and the enduring love of chess.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
chessjhana 22W / 110L / 12D
tamir444 25W / 51L / 4D
hadaka-jime 16W / 48L / 4D
redroses27 21W / 24L / 0D
marius01 1W / 40L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2018 1740
2017 1792
2016 1704 1551 1685 1802
2015 1700 1606 1665 1760
2014 1600 1544 1701 1801
2013 1171 1448 1576 1825
2012 1351
Rating by Year201220132014201520162017201818251171YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2018 1W / 4L / 1D 1W / 3L / 1D 53.8
2017 2W / 9L / 1D 4W / 6L / 4D 84.6
2016 24W / 23L / 2D 24W / 27L / 2D 78.9
2015 2768W / 3101L / 384D 2475W / 3289L / 382D 80.4
2014 2430W / 3221L / 459D 2215W / 3270L / 416D 83.3
2013 553W / 711L / 101D 521W / 717L / 106D 84.6
2012 397W / 361L / 42D 383W / 423L / 17D 73.4

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 174 63 89 22 36.2%
Top Secret 14 6 8 0 42.9%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 11491 4562 6221 708 39.7%
Top Secret 745 292 402 51 39.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 298 118 154 26 39.6%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 14072 5783 7309 980 41.1%
Top Secret 2087 974 982 131 46.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 11 0
Losing 14 6