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merten88

Playing Since: 2022-12-05 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Blitz: 855
4484W / 4529L / 581D
Bullet: 791
47W / 39L / 2D

Profile of merten88: The Biological Blitz Maestro

Meet merten88, the chess player whose game evolves faster than a collegiate amphibian in spring! With a peak Blitz rating soaring over 1100 and a resilient Bullet rating near 800, merten88's chessboard is their ecosystem—a complex habitat where each move is a survival strategy.

Growth and Adaptation

Since 2022, merten88 has gone through some impressive metamorphoses. Starting with a modest 612 Blitz rating, they blossomed through countless games and challenges, reaching a max of 1116 in 2024. Their average move count in wins (~71) shows a patient hunter stalking the perfect position before the pounce.

Playing Style

Endgames? merten88 loves them—engaging 71% of games in the late stages, like a wise old tortoise savoring the feast after a long day’s hunt. Their tactically aware brain boasts an 82% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, proving that even when the predator stumbles, it quickly recovers and strikes back.

Opening Preferences: The Nimzowitsch Nexus

Their favorite genetic sequence in openings? The Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack in its many evolutionary variants, making up thousands of games with win rates hovering around the 45-51% range. Whether it’s the classic, modern, or Indian variation, merten88 thrives in these complex ecological niches. And yes, the Owens Defense and Modern Defense also make recurring appearances in this player’s gene pool.

Social Behavior and Opponents

In the wild world of opponents, merten88 shows some interesting symbiotic relationships: they have a 100% win rate against certain rivals, while some seem like unwelcome parasites with repeated losses—proving that even the most adaptable species encounter nemeses.

Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak: 10 games, a true evolutionary triumph!
  • Resigns early only 1.67% of the time—merten88 prefers to play tough to the last move, like a knight defending its den.
  • Game sessions tend to peak in activity and success around 8-10 PM, perhaps when their nocturnal instincts kick in.
  • Win rates have slight diurnal fluctuations, but an impressive 55.75% at midnight—call it a “lunar advantage.”

In summary, merten88 is a chess player whose strategic DNA codes for persistence, adaptability, and a penchant for the intricate dance of the Nimzowitsch openings. Whether blitzing through moves or nurturing long endgames, this player is a distinct species thriving on the competitive chessboard savannah. Keep your eyes peeled—this evolutionary marvel is far from done adapting!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
mamdoou7 0W / 2L / 0D View
limachkaxqs 1W / 0L / 0D View
gm_mumba 0W / 1L / 0D View
yurec37 0W / 1L / 0D View
tbsm01 1W / 0L / 0D View
byrhonpurcast 0W / 1L / 0D View
babybuoy 0W / 1L / 0D View
ricky_sg 1W / 0L / 0D View
abdullabanitamim 0W / 1L / 0D View
mi10tpro 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
hazimsusu 16W / 9L / 3D View Games
kasket1912 10W / 16L / 2D View Games
safiullah101 6W / 12L / 1D View Games
imtontonjp 6W / 9L / 3D View Games
mukta12 9W / 7L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 917
2024 987
2023 791 970
2022 749
Rating by Year2022202320242025987749YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 231W / 220L / 24D 215W / 237L / 25D 67.6
2024 627W / 577L / 79D 577W / 640L / 65D 70.0
2023 1221W / 1170L / 140D 1162W / 1214L / 192D 70.4
2022 41W / 45L / 8D 51W / 47L / 4D 60.9

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation 1705 828 784 93 48.6%
Owens Defense 1083 494 505 84 45.6%
Modern Defense with 1047 459 535 53 43.8%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation 1016 475 475 66 46.8%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack 848 435 362 51 51.3%
Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation 561 243 280 38 43.3%
Reti Opening Kingside Fianchetto Variation 329 143 169 17 43.5%
English Defense 249 119 110 20 47.8%
Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Indian Variation 233 98 121 14 42.1%
Van t Kruijs Opening 222 116 93 13 52.2%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 10 0
Losing 13 1
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