Matensien – Candidate Master Extraordinaire
Meet Matensien, a chess wizard who earned the prestigious title of Candidate Master from FIDE — because “Master” alone just wasn’t enough. Known for their razor-sharp blitz battles, Matensien’s rating soared from a humble 1342 in 2020 to a spectacular 2550 by 2022, proving they don’t just play chess, they dominate it.
With over 2,900 blitz wins in their arsenal and a rapid style so fierce they’re undefeated in rapid games (yes, a perfect 4/4 win rate!), Matensien truly plays like they have a secret potion for tactical supremacy. Their comeback rate is an astonishing 89%, and if you manage to snag a piece from them, prepare to be shocked — Matensien’s win rate after losing material is a perfect 100%.
Playing Style – The Long Game Lover
Forget quick fights; Matensien loves lengthy endgames, with nearly 83% of their games reaching deep tactical and strategic waters. They average about 77 moves per win, crafting battles that would make Tolstoy proud. White pieces offer them some extra luck with a 54.86% win rate – Black? Still formidable, winning nearly 47% of the time.
Favorite Openings (And Beware!)
- Nimzo Indian Defense Classical Variation: 53% win rate across 111 games. A true go-to for establishing dominance early on.
- Sicilian Defense Open Accelerated Dragon (Modern Variation): Effective and sharp, almost 58% wins!
- English Opening Symmetrical Anti Benoni Variation: Matensien’s Swiss Army knife with a whopping 69.5% win rate.
Other openings like the Alapin Sicilian might trip them up sometimes (a modest 33% win rate), but trust us, that's part of their charm: even masters have their quirks.
Psychological Profile
Matensien’s tilt factor is a cool 11 – not immune to frustration, but far from the meltdown zone. They also enjoy peak brilliance in the mornings and early afternoons, clocking over 55% win rates around 11 am to 2 pm. The perfect time to challenge them? Probably not, unless you want your chess ego bruised.
Fun Fact
Matensien boasts the longest winning streak of 13 games in blitz — that’s two straight hours of no mercy! Their opponents probably needed a coffee or three afterward.
In short, Matensien is not just playing chess; they're crafting epic sagas one board at a time. So buckle up, because when Matensien is in the arena, every move counts and every knight’s jump might just be your next downfall.