Mario Schachinger - International Master Extraordinaire
Mario Schachinger, known to the chess world (and his fans) as Snorre85, is an International Master officially titled by FIDE – which basically means he’s one step away from the elusive Grandmaster status and about a thousand steps ahead of casual players spending forever on their opening moves. Born to conquer the squares, Mario’s journey through the blitz battlefield has been nothing short of electric. From a scrappy rating of 1319 in early 2015 to a dazzling peak blitz rating of 2601 by the end of 2021, Mario has shown that patience and persistence pay off—especially when your average blitz win rate hovers near a solid 53%. Not bad when you consider that blitz chess is basically rapid-fire brain gymnastics.
Don't let the fast pace fool you: Mario's games often stretch beyond the blitz frenzy, averaging an impressive 85 moves per winning game—a testament to his love for deep strategic battles and endgames (he loves 'em so much, they occur in over 83% of his wins!). His knack for making comebacks is equally remarkable, with almost a 90% success rate at clawing back from tricky situations. Talk about resilience!
As a player who’s not afraid to resign early when things go south (early resignation rate: 0.43%) and who masters the psychological aspects of chess with decent tilt management (tilt factor at just 10), Mario knows when to strike and when to stay cool – a combo that keeps him in the fight and fans on the edge of their seats.
Mario's rapid chess performance is equally impressive, boasting a peak rapid rating of 2451, with a jaw-dropping winning rate north of 72% in that format. So whether you're playing slow and steady or firing off moves in the heat of the moment, Mario brings the heat.
He’s battled thousands of opponents online – from legendary chess aliases like boilingfrog to perspicaz – carving out a reputation with a near-equal dose of cunning and humor. And if you ever wonder what openings Mario prefers, well, that's top secret... but let’s just say his wins speak louder than his secrets.
Most Recent Famous Victory
Picture this: December 29, 2021, live on Chess.com, Mario playing black as Snorre85 faces off in a cunning Ruy Lopez Exchange Variation battle, outmaneuvering a 2420-rated opponent with a graceful resignation finish after a tactical endgame flourish. Timing, precision, and a little bit of magic—typical Mario.
Want to see him in action? Check out the game here and marvel at the mastery.