Mohit Maheshwari

Murialbing: The Rapid Rollercoaster

Meet Murialbing, a chess player whose rapid rating journey feels more like a thrilling theme park ride than a steady climb. With a peak rapid rating of 1007 reached in early February 2025, Murialbing certainly knows how to make an entrance – and occasionally, a dramatic exit.

Since then, the rating has taken quite a tumble, sliding down to a humble 329 by June 2025. Don't let the numbers fool you though; perseverance is the name of the game here, with a total of 38 rapid games played so far this year, fighting through tough swings of wins, losses, and the occasional stalemate.

Opening Adventures

When it comes to openings, Murialbing has dabbled in a buffet of classical and quirky beginnings. The King's Pawn Opening and Van Geet Opening are favorites, although victories here have been as rare as hen's teeth (only 1 win in 6 games each, a modest 16.67% win rate). The Reti Opening offers a bit more hope with a 50% win rate, proving that there’s a spark of tactical inspiration hidden in those knightly maneuvers.

Style & Strategy

Unlike the stereotypical impulsive rapid player, Murialbing tends to engage in longer battles, with games often stretching over 60 moves (average length of decisive games: 62.5 moves). Endgames aren’t a stranger either, appearing in over 63% of games, showing a resilience to fight till the last pawn falls.

One quirky trait: early resignation is a no-go, with zero early quits recorded. That’s either stubbornness or bravery – maybe both!

The Psychological Games & Comebacks

It hasn’t all been smooth sailing. That infamous losing streak of 12 games in a row could have crushed anyone’s spirit. But Murialbing’s remarkable comeback rate of 62.5% says this player doesn’t just fold easily. Comebacks after losing material? That’s tougher, with only about 15% win rate, but hey, the fight goes on.

Morning games? Not the best time: absolute zero win rate on Mondays and Tuesdays. But come 16:00 hours on the dot, it’s prime time for Murialbing to shine, boasting a perfect 100% win rate at 4 PM. 🕓 Maybe that’s when the coffee kicks in.

Head-to-Head and Memorable Matches

Murialbing has sometimes been a tough nut to crack for opponents like 7o8_8, kevin_bn, and samlibio, holding a clean 100% win record. However, some of the fiercest battles didn’t end as hoped — foes like nobody221221 have racked up wins with checkmates that left Murialbing scratching their head.

Most Memorable Victory

One of Murialbing’s finest moments was a stunning checkmate victory against 7o8_8 in June 2025. The game started deceptively with an eccentric pawn push (1...g5?!), but Murialbing skillfully capitalized, navigating a complex middle game into a victorious endgame domination.

    
1. e4 g5 2. g4 Bg7 3. h4 Nf6 4. hxg5 Nxe4 5. Nf3 Nc6 ... 56...Be6# (Checkmate!)
    
  

Final Thoughts

If perseverance were rated, Murialbing would be a Grandmaster by now. Rapid chess is a wild ride for this player, filled with both crushing losses and surprising wins. At the end of the day, Murialbing proves that whether you’re climbing the rating ladder or riding the rollercoaster of fortunes, the joy of the game is what really counts.

Keep calm and castle on, Murialbing!