Mariam Avetisyan WFM

Mariam Avetisyan: The Woman FIDE Master with a Maverick Mind

From humble beginnings with a Blitz rating of about 1400 in late 2013, Mariam Avetisyan, known online as 140mariam, has shown unstoppable chess progress that even the toughest pawns dread. Earning the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master, Mariam’s journey is not just about ratings but also about her relentless spirit and quirky chess habits.

With a peak Blitz rating soaring to 2361 in August 2020, and an electrifying Bullet best of 2678, Mariam has dazzled opponents with quick thinking and formidable tactics. Her Rapid play is particularly impressive, boasting an outstanding win rate of over 92% in over 60 games — talk about turning up the heat in longer formats!

Mariam’s games are a rollercoaster of comebacks, thanks to her 58% comeback rate – proving that giving up is not in her vocabulary (although her early resignation rate is a cheeky 30%, because sometimes life – and chess – require strategic retreats). Her average winning game lasts about 51 moves, showing she's equally comfortable battling strategy into the endgame as she is blitzing through openings.

Speaking of openings, Mariam likes to keep her cards close to her chest with a “Top Secret” opening performance dominating across all time controls. With over 780 Blitz games and nearly 1000 Bullet games in this mysterious repertoire, her opponents are often left guessing and scrambling.

Did we mention her winning streak? Mariam once streaked 20 wins in a row — that's like a grandmaster-level hot streak that would put any Hollywood thriller to shame. Of course, the chess gods balance things out with a longest losing streak of 16, because every championship tale needs a little drama.

When it comes to playing rituals, mornings and afternoons seem to be Mariam’s sweet spots — peak win rate hours hover around 10am, 13pm, and even a mysterious 4 am (night owls, anyone?). Despite a psychological tilt factor of 16, she handles pressure like a pro, engineering comebacks and making losses look like mere plot twists.

Whether it’s grimacing at a missed tactic or celebrating a brilliant queen sacrifice, Mariam Avetisyan’s chess journey is a mix of fierce determination, tactical wizardry, and moments that remind us all that chess is as much about character as it is about calculation. If you spot 140mariam across the board, prepare for battles as tactical as they are entertaining.

Fun fact: Her recent victory in a Queen's Gambit Declined game shows off nerves of steel and a killer positional sense — she made her opponent resign after a dazzling mid-game attack (and all this while juggling time pressure!). A true chess ninja!