Merijn van Delft: The International Master with a Tactical Twist
Meet Merijn van Delft, otherwise known by the chess world (and some very impressed opponents) as Rooie2016. An International Master certified by FIDE, Merijn approaches the 64 squares not just as a battlefield but as a playground, where every move is both a calculated risk and a potential masterpiece.
Merijn’s chess journey is as intriguing as a queen’s gambit—starting with a steady daily rating around 800 in 2017, steadily climbing to rapid chess heights with a peak rating of 2485 in 2021. Although daily and blitz ratings have more modest ranges, Merijn’s rapid games reveal a true strategist who wins with precision and panache.
With a longest winning streak of 11 games and a current streak still going strong at 2, perseverance is clearly Merijn’s middle name—if middle names were synonyms for chip-on-the-board grit. Impressive stats like a 100% win rate in daily chess using “Top Secret” openings suggest Merijn’s strategies are literally classified information.
Merijn’s style? Think endgame enthusiast with over 78% endgame frequency and remarkable tactical awareness, boasting a near-perfect “win after losing a piece” rate of 100%. Opponents beware: losing material is just the beginning of Merijn’s comeback story.
Off the board, Merijn probably enjoys collecting opponents’ defeat stories as trophies. Most played against the mysterious xamax2000, with a respectable 40% win rate there, while a dozen other rivals have painfully discovered the tough challenge that is Rooie2016.
The psychological resilience shows too—tilt factor practically negligible at 4, proving Merijn plays with a cool head even when the clock is ticking down and the tension’s high. Plus, a 19% better win rate in rated games means Merijn isn’t just playing casual chess—this is serious business.
If you’re looking for a chess player who balances clever tactics, calm psychology, and a dash of mystery, Merijn van Delft is your International Master—waiting to turn your next game into a lesson in humility.
