Biography
Jean-Christophe Martine is a titled chess player who earned the FIDE Candidate Master title. A natural for fast time controls, he excels in live, high-speed battles where every second counts and a bold, tactical mindset can shine. His career spans Blitz, Rapid, Bullet and Daily formats, with a clear affinity for Bullet play.
Career and Highlights
Martine has demonstrated resilience and versatility across multiple time controls. His peak Blitz performance reached 2337 in October 2023, and his long-running streaks show a fighter who can grind out wins in tense positions. A seasoned competitor on the local and online scene, he brings consistency and creativity to the board.
- FIDE Candidate Master title holder
- Peak Blitz rating around 2337 (2023-10)
- Longest documented winning streak: 15 games
- Extensive experience in Bullet and Blitz formats
Playing Style and Time Control
Martine favors rapid-fire decisions and sharp tactical skirmishes. His preferred time control is Bullet, where his quick instincts and resourceful endgame technique come to the fore. He blends practical defense with audacious midgame ideas, often inviting opponents into dynamic, improvisational battles.
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Endgame readiness is a hallmark; he keeps fighting long into the late middlegame
- Common openings include flexible setups that transpose into aggressive lines
Openings and Repertoire Highlights
In Blitz, Martine has shown a penchant for solid, resilient systems with constructive win rates across several lines. Notably, the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation and Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 stand out as reliable choices in his Blitz toolkit, complemented by a diverse mix in other defenses and systems.
- Blitz: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — win rate around 45.22%
- Blitz: Colle: 3...e6 4.Bd3 c5 — win rate around 48.05%
- Other frequent Blitz choices include Philidor, Czech Defense and various Colle/A40 lines