Donna Murray - Woman FIDE Master
Donna Murray, known online as donnamurray, is a formidable chess player who proudly holds the title of Woman FIDE Master. With a career spanning over a decade, Donna has battled chess pieces and opponents with equal passion, often embracing the battlefield of both rapid and daily formats.
Starting with humble beginnings, Donna’s rapid rating once danced between 929 and just over 1000 in 2012, proving that every grandmaster started somewhere. By 2016, Donna elevated their game to a peak rapid rating of 1698, a testament to years of gritty practice, clever strategy, and perhaps, a healthy dose of coffee.
Donna’s playing style is an intriguing mix of patience and persistence. With an average of over 62 moves per win and a slightly larger number in losses, this player certainly doesn’t give up easily. Endgames are a favorite phase, making up nearly two-thirds of their games – because who doesn’t love pawns promoting and kings sneaking around?
Known for comebacks (with a nearly 80% success rate in turning games around after setbacks) and resilience, Donna rarely resigns early—with an early resignation rate under 3%. Their psychological tilt factor is modest, proving that even under pressure, Donna keeps a cool head (or at least a steady hand on the pieces).
Match-ups can be quirky, and Donna’s record shines against many opponents, boasting win rates of 100% against players like "lazybbones" and "robwilson0403". So if you’re thinking of facing off, beware—this chess phoenix rarely loses a flame.
Recent Battles
Ever eager to prove their strength, Donna recently clinched a victory by checkmate using the Nimzo-Indian Defense, demonstrating tactical precision and creative flair. Of course, even champions have their moments of humility—Donna's last defeat came in a tightly contested match with a clever queen sacrifice turning the tides.
Fun Fact
Donna’s optimum time to take down opponents? The early morning hour of 7 AM, proving that while most of us are hunting for coffee, Donna’s hunting for king and mate.
Whether climbing the ranks or shaking things up online, Donna Murray is a name to remember in the chess community—part strategist, part warrior, and part magician on the board.