Overview
Marjorie Herrera (ChessMarge) is a titled competitive player and entertaining streamer best known for lightning-fast instincts and a fondness for chaotic positions. Awarded the FIDE title Woman Candidate Master (WCM), Marjorie has built a reputation as a Bullet specialist — comfortable with razor-thin timebanks and even thinner patience for long opening theory.
Style & Strengths
Marjorie blends tactical bravado with fierce practical play. Her strengths include quick decision-making, high endgame frequency, and a surprisingly patient long-game mindset for someone who prefers Bullet.
- Preferred time control: Bullet — plays aggressively and pragmatically when the clock is on fire.
- Playing style: tactical, practical, and endgame-capable (lots of decisive, well-fought finishes).
- Favorite openings (as White/Black): Amar Gambit, Sicilian Defense, Barnes Defense — often choosing lines that lead to dynamic imbalance.
Career Highlights
- FIDE title: Woman Candidate Master (WCM).
- Peak Bullet performance: .
- Streamed chess personality with regular Bullet sessions and viewer-friendly commentary.
- Impressive streaks: long winning runs and a fighting spirit that produces many comebacks.
Snapshot of rating momentum over time (Bullet):
Stream & Community
On stream, Marjorie mixes post-game analysis, humour, and candid lessons about time trouble — she explains blunders with the same energy she makes them. Expect lively chat, quick puzzles, and occasional banter about how Bullet is "just speed chess with better excuses."
- Content: Live Bullet play, instructive breakdowns, viewer challenges, and tournament recaps.
- Community vibe: welcoming, tactical-minded, and forgiving of spectacular blunders.
Notable Opponents & Records
Marjorie has faced some regular rivals online and often dominates local rival matchups. A few frequently encountered opponents include:
- CarlosAmbargate — most-played opponent; a lopsided positive record for Marjorie.
- zetitasaurio — tough matchups, often giving Marjorie a real challenge.
- schuscho, mariskoperez, coach_vach — recurring rivals with many memorable games.
Fun Facts & Study Tools
- She loves offbeat openings — expect the Amar Gambit and Barnes Defense to show up when you least expect them.
- Average decisive games are long and combative — great material for studying practical technique.
- Sample game to analyze (Ruy Lopez-ish warmup):
- Placeholder for deeper stats or interactive content: Sicilian Defense • Scandinavian Defense
Want to learn how Marjorie thinks under a ticking clock? Tune into a Bullet stream and watch speed-chess psychology in action — sometimes brilliant, sometimes comedic, always instructive.