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marykl8

Playing Since: 2025-04-29 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 352
344W / 328L / 40D

marykl8: The Rapid Rook Wrangler

Rising from the mysterious depths of the chessboard cosmos, marykl8 has swiftly carved out a reputation as a rapid game enthusiast who plays with both daring and a splash of unpredictability. Clocking a peak rapid rating of 569 in May 2025, marykl8 is the kind of player who makes the opening moves sing—and sometimes scream.

Early Moves & Opening Choices

Known for trying a variety of openings, marykl8 has a cozy relationship with the King's Pawn Opening, boasting a decent win rate of 52.63% across 76 games. But don’t be fooled by that classic choice—marykl8 spices things up with less orthodox picks like the Grob Opening (a surprising 66.67% win rate) and the tricky Van t Kruijs Opening. When it’s time to battle, expect a mix of aggressive queen moves and subtle fianchetto finesse.

Battle Stats & Playing Style

After nearly 335 rapid games, the record is nearly balanced at 162 wins, 157 losses, and 16 draws—which might imply equal parts genius and, well... learning experiences. One thing’s for sure: marykl8 is no quitter, with a come-back rate of 65.43%, meaning this player knows how to bounce back after a setback. Although sometimes prone to early resignations (around 10%), marykl8’s games typically stretch around 50 moves, suggesting a good mix of tactical battles and strategic endurance.

Signature Moments & Recent Battles

Just recently, marykl8 pulled off a cheeky quick victory with an audacious queen grab on move 4 in a game against kombo9000. Imagine the surprise on their opponent’s face when marykl8’s queen snatched a rook early on—ouch! However, not every encounter is a slam dunk; tough losses against opponents like sebased10 and yashvardhanjoshii have kept marykl8 humble and hungry for improvement.

Peak Performance Time & Quirks

While many play chess anytime, marykl8 appears to shine brightest in the wee hours—especially around 5 AM, where the winning percentage hits a perfect 100%. Perhaps it's the early morning coffee, or just the calm before the storm. Another fun fact: marykl8 sometimes takes the scenic route, with an average first capture happening on move 7.3, taking time to size up the board before striking.

Fan Favorite Opponents

Among the most favored (and frequently faced) rivals is dio2222222, with a close 44.44% win rate in 36 games—proof that persistence and rivalry keep the fire alive. Marykl8 tends to have better luck against newer or less-frequent foes, racking up wins against the likes of kombo9000, orange-birdman, and yurxe.

Summary

With a style that blends boldness with strategic patience, marykl8 is a player to watch in the rapid ranks. Whether snatching early queen forks or grinding out longer battles, marykl8 brings excitement and a bit of flair to every game. Expect the unexpected, and maybe keep an eye on the clock at dawn.

Recent Highlight:


1. e4 e5 
2. Qh5 g6 
3. Qxe5+ Be7 
4. Qxh8 
Result: 1-0 (Opponent resigned)
  


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
trudeel 0W / 1L / 0D View
vipin_8 1W / 0L / 0D View
svandert 1W / 0L / 0D View
bxns10 0W / 1L / 0D View
eduardocarvalho83 0W / 1L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
dio2222222 16W / 18L / 3D View Games
dev-bhardwaj11 1W / 1L / 0D View Games
scarecarow 2W / 0L / 0D View Games
mariojudah178 0W / 1L / 0D View Games
moumohe 0W / 1L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 323

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 96W / 80L / 11D 88W / 97L / 8D 52.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Kings Pawn Opening 93 49 39 5 52.7%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 18 7 10 1 38.9%
Scandinavian Defense 18 8 8 2 44.4%
Bishops Opening 14 8 6 0 57.1%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 13 6 7 0 46.1%
Van t Kruijs Opening 11 4 7 0 36.4%
Kings Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense 10 3 5 2 30.0%
Queens Pawn Opening 9 4 5 0 44.4%
Grob Opening 9 6 3 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 5 0
Losing 6 1
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