Marcin S.

About Marcin S.

Marcin S. is a dedicated and consistent chess player known for his preference for Daily time controls, where thoughtful strategy and patience prevail. Over the years, Marcin has shown steady progress and resilience, engaging in thousands of games across Rapid, Blitz, Bullet, and Daily formats. His competitive spirit shines through his solid performance and a knack for memorable comebacks.

Playing Style

Marcin is a player who thrives in the middle and endgame phases, with an endgame frequency of approximately 45%, often leading to intense battles lasting over 50 moves on average. He values strategic precision and is not shy about resigning early when the position is clearly lost, keeping his early resignation rate below 4%. Marcin’s games reveal a balanced approach, with a slightly higher success rate playing as White (around 49%) compared to Black (about 46%).

His tactical awareness is marked by a notable comeback rate of nearly 70%, meaning Marcin keeps fighting even after setbacks, occasionally turning the tables on his opponents. While he wins about 41% of games where he loses a piece, he’s also mindful to avoid one-sided losses, which happen in only about 8% of his games.

Chess Openings Favorite Moves

Marcin's opening repertoire is diverse, with a few notable favorites in Rapid games:

• Pirc Defense: His most successful opening with a 72% win rate, showing his love for complex, flexible positions.
• Scandinavian Defense (2...Qxd5 3.Nc3): A sharp choice with about 68% wins.
• Petrov’s Defence, Damiano Variation: Equally strong at 68% wins.
• Queen’s Pawn Game: A dependable opening boasting a 58% success rate.
• Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver Defense: A tactical battleground where Marcin holds a 56% win rate.

In Blitz games, Marcin returns to familiar territory with the Italian Game and Petrov’s Defense, although results here show more variability – a true blitz rollercoaster!

Performance Highlights

• 🏆 Peak Rapid rating: 1200 (April 2020)
• ⚡ Peak Blitz rating: 1413 (September 2020)
• ⏳ Peak Daily rating: 1416 (January 2022)
• ⚡ Marcin’s blitz strength shines with a win rate above 65%, his strongest format, while his Rapid and Daily games hover at a solid 51-57% win rate.
• 🎯 Longest winning streak: 10 games
• 😞 Longest losing streak: 24 games (ouch!)

Competitive Spirit & Opponent Records

Marcin has a remarkable track record against regular opponents, including a nearly even contest with drozniak (~50% win rate over 116 games) and a strong winning record against nokk7nokk with nearly 58% wins in 19 games.

He has achieved impressive clean sweeps (100% win rate) over many players, showing his competitive edge and preparation.

Fun Fact & Personality

Did you know Marcin is a night owl? His absolute best time to play and crush opponents is around 1 AM, when the moon is high and the pawns are ready to parade. With a tilt factor of 24, he occasionally feels the heat but always bounces back with renewed vigor.

When asked about his chess philosophy, Marcin might say: "Chess is a battle of wits and patience – except when I play blitz, then it's mostly panic."

Overall Summary

Marcin S. embodies the spirit of a passionate chess warrior who enjoys different formats but shines brightest in Daily games. With solid opening knowledge, a keen tactical eye, and a history of nail-biting comebacks, Marcin is a formidable opponent to many, an ever-improving player, and a community member who knows that every loss is just a lesson until the next victory.