Mihail Marin – The Grandmaster of Blitz Battles
Mihail Marin, proudly bearing the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, is a chess player who combines deep strategic insight with tactical flair. Known online as MihailMarin, this maestro’s blitz rating peaked impressively at 2517 in June 2020, proving that speed and smarts can elegantly collide on the board.
With a remarkable blitz record of 87 wins, 40 losses, and 17 draws, Mihail’s games are anything but dull. In fact, his top-secret opening repertoires have led to a stellar win rate of over 60%! So much for keeping opponents guessing – they probably are still scratching their heads.
Mihail is not just about the quick strikes; his average winning games stretch to about 73 moves, showcasing patience and endurance that could rival a marathon runner. With a longest winning streak of 12 games, he’s proven to be a formidable foe who knows how to get on a roll – just don’t mention the four-game losing streak, we’ll blame it on caffeine withdrawal.
An intriguing tidbit about Mihail? He’s a night owl at the chessboard, boasting a 100% win rate at midnight. Either his pieces move better under moonlight, or his opponents simply fall asleep – either way, night games are his prime time.
Mihail’s tenacity shines particularly when under pressure: an exceptional 83% comeback rate and a solid 59% winning after losing a piece underline his resilience. He rarely resigns early and loves a good endgame tussle, appearing in nearly 80% of his matches.
Whether taking on familiar rivals like snehilkvmb (71% win rate) or schooling newcomers with a perfect 100% against several opponents, MihailMarin is a player who blends craft, grit, and a splash of secret opening powder.
When Mihail won his most recent game on June 26, 2020, by resignation against sakshi_chess1, he artfully navigated the King’s Indian Defense – Averbakh Benoni Advance Variation, leaving spectators in awe and his opponent in surrender. And though every grandmaster faces setbacks (June 30, 2020 was a tough day against Mi-Wan, who won on time), Mihail’s fighting spirit is anything but timed out.
In short: Mihail Marin is not only a grandmaster in title but in chess life philosophy – play long, play smart, and if you must lose, make it a thrilling story!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| snehilkvmb | 5W / 1L / 1D | |
| Stanisław Żyłka | 3W / 2L / 1D | |
| gmfoxbra | 4W / 1L / 0D | |
| crocodilesattack | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| Mohamed Anis Achour | 3W / 0L / 1D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2488 | |||
| 2018 | 2270 | |||
| 2017 | 2303 | |||
| 2015 | 1984 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 23W / 7L / 4D | 17W / 7L / 5D | 73.8 |
| 2018 | 9W / 6L / 2D | 11W / 5L / 2D | 78.4 |
| 2017 | 10W / 7L / 4D | 16W / 7L / 0D | 79.6 |
| 2015 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 57.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzowitsch-Larsen: 1...d5 2.Bb2 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| French: Winawer, 4.e5 b6 5.a3 Bf8 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| English Defense | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Queen's Pawn: 1...e6 2.Nf3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| English: Anglo-Indian, 2.g3 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| French: Winawer, 4.e5 b6 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| English: Anglo-Indian, 2.g3 e6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French: Winawer, 4.e5 b6 5.Qg4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Indian: 2.Bf4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Modern Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 0 |
| Losing | 4 | 1 |