Mark van der Werf - International Master Extraordinaire
Mark van der Werf, known to many by his username MasterSonnevanck23, is not your average chess player. Awarded the prestigious title of International Master by FIDE, Mark’s chess journey is a compelling tale of strategy, stamina, and a sprinkle of humor.
The Rise of a Blitz Maestro
Starting from humble beginnings with a Blitz rating of 1360 in 2019, Mark rapidly ascended the ranks to reach a staggering peak of 2566 in 2022. His aggressive and tactical style shines the brightest in Blitz, where he boasts over 1,550 wins with an impressive 56.9% win rate. What’s more remarkable? An 87.7% comeback rate that would leave even the most seasoned players scratching their heads. Clearly, Mark knows how to digest setbacks—and then serve checkmate!
Rapid and Daily Adventures
Not one to rest on his laurels, Mark’s Rapid performance is nothing short of solid, maintaining a win rate close to 59%. His early foray into Daily chess in 2014 saw him start and finish with a perfect 1200 rating—one game, one win. Talk about efficiency!
Playing Style & Psychological Profile
Mark’s love for deep endgames is evident through his nearly 81 moves per loss average; patience is truly his virtue. He prefers to test his opponents thoroughly, averaging 68 moves per win. White pieces bring him slightly more fortune (60.7% wins) compared to Black (53.2%). Despite a minor tilt factor of 7, Mark’s early resignation rate is a lowly 0.23, proving he fights tooth and nail even when the odds are stacked.
Fun Facts & Quirky Stats
- Longest winning streak: 21 games (Imagine the confidence boost!)
- Current winning streak: 1 game (Every new streak begins somewhere!)
- Favored time slots: Mark kills it playing between 7 AM with an 80% win rate, and evenings around 18:00 with 61% wins — maybe he’s fueled by coffee in the morning and snacks in the evening?
- Top secret opening success: Whatever Mark’s opening repertoire is, opponents beware: a robust 57-59% win rate across formats suggests it packs quite the punch.
Conqueror of Opponents
Mark’s opponent history reads like a chess novel: absolute domination over some (delqate, fonsofan, speedycyclone) with a flawless 100% win record, while others have clearly cracked his code slightly more often. But hey, every champion has their rivalries!
Whether he's weaving tactical webs or grinding through grind-it-out endgames, Mark van der Werf stands tall as a force in the chess world. One can only wonder what moves he'll conjure up next... and if his legendary comeback abilities will save the day again.