Marek Sorokac (soroki76) - The Relentless Rapid Rook
Meet Marek Sorokac, a chess aficionado whose journey through the realm of 64 squares has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride — full of victories, tough losses, and brilliant comebacks. Known on the digital battlefield as soroki76, Marek has been sharpening his skills mainly in rapid and blitz formats since 2017, steadily climbing the ranks with a peak rapid rating of 1452 back in January 2020, and a blitz high of 1282 the previous December.
Marek's style? A curious blend of patience and persistence. With a White win rate slightly above 50%, and a propensity to engage in games averaging over 60 moves when victorious, this player is not one to hurry resignation or flight. In fact, only about 5.12% games end prematurely by resignation — this warrior prefers to fight to the bitter end! But beware, a loss streak of 12 games has tested Marek’s mettle, proving that even the best face some rough patches.
Known for a striking 75% comeback rate after losing a piece, Marek channels the spirit of a true chess gladiator. The ability to turn adversity into opportunity is his signature. Not to mention a fair share of checkmates in his victories (944, to be precise) — a silent reminder that “checkmate” is Marek’s favorite way to say “game over” to opponents.
When it comes to openings, Marek has a fondness for the mysterious and the Nordic spirit — frequently deploying the Scandinavian Defense and its many varieties with both rapid and blitz precision. Coupled with a trusty Center Game and a nostalgic nod to Queen's Pawn Opening, Marek's repertoire is as diverse as the chess pieces themselves.
Off the board, Marek is like a knight in shining armor — resilient, unpredictable, and capable of delivering a swift “fork” to the unsuspecting enemy. His best game times hover around the early morning, with a surprisingly high win rate at 8:00 AM, suggesting that Marek may just be the kind of player who wakes up, stretches, drinks coffee, and proceeds to out-calc his opponents before they’ve had their first sip.
In Marek’s own words, or rather game record, he’s a player who wears his battle scars proudly and keeps on improving — because in chess, as in life, every loss is just the prelude to a glorious comeback.
“I don’t always win, but when I do, it’s usually by checkmate… or a sneaky pin that leaves my opponent wondering where it all went wrong.”
