Mary - Woman FIDE Master and Blitz Virtuoso
Mary, proudly carrying the title of Woman FIDE Master, is a chess player whose journey might be described as nothing short of a whirlwind blitz attack on the chessboard—and occasionally on her opponents' nerves. From her modest beginnings in 2013 with a Blitz rating of 1318, she catapulted herself into the 2300+ rating club within a few years. Mary's aptitude with lightning-fast calculations is evident in her Blitz peak of 2333 and a steady performance that kept her consistently feared and respected.
Known in some circles as the comeback queen, Mary boasts an astounding 86.9% comeback rate, proving that even when the chips are down, she’s not just in the game, she’s rewriting its rules. Losing a piece? No problem. She has a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, which has led many to speculate she must be a grandmaster in disguise—or at least a Houdini in sneakers.
Her style? Patient, resilient, and endgame-loving, with over 80% of her games going the distance in the endgame. Mary is no quitter either, with an early resignation rate of just 1.66%, so you're more likely to find her battling on when others have already thrown in the towel.
Mary’s favorite battlefield is undoubtedly Blitz chess, where she has racked up nearly a thousand wins and kept her opponents on edge with quick-fire tactics and a psychological presence that feels like a chess ninja lurking in the shadows. Her longest winning streak? A dazzling 26 consecutive games, a testament to her fierce focus and strategic cunning.
Interestingly, Mary’s performance peaks like clockwork—she’s at her best in the late morning and early afternoon, with win rates soaring above 60% around 9 AM, 10 AM, and 12 PM. Early birds and mid-day challengers beware!
Whether facing top-notch opponents or casual players, Mary adapts swiftly. Her winning rates with White are slightly better than with Black, but she makes both colors look equally fearsome on the board. Her tactical awareness combined with a tendency to play long, strategic games makes every encounter with her a mixture of thrill and chess mastery.
Despite the seriousness of her skills and titles, there’s a lightness to Mary’s presence—like a housewife07beat-you-with-a-chessboard ninja who might just chuckle if you foolishly blunder your queen. With a Tilt Factor of 8, she keeps her cool, but only just, reminding us that behind every chess master is a heart that sometimes feels like it’s playing chess against a tornado.
In sum, Mary is a formidable force in the chess world who embodies resilience, tactical genius, and the patience of a saint forged in the fires of countless epic blitz battles. One thing's for sure: challenge her, and you might just find yourself on the receiving end of a perfectly timed checkmate and a witty post-game comment.
Mary's Game Review and Improvement Suggestions
Hi Mary! I've reviewed some of your recent games, and here are some constructive insights to help you progress further in your chess journey.
Strengths
- Opening Knowledge: You demonstrate a good understanding of various openings, including the Queen's Pawn structures and some aggressive lines like the Englund Gambit and Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack. This variety can be a strong asset as you continue to learn.
- Tactical Awareness: Your wins show effective exploitation of opponent inaccuracies, such as winning material with Qxb7 in one game. Keep sharpening your tactical vision to capitalize on these moments.
- King Safety & Castling: You consistently castle early to secure your king, which shows good fundamentals in game safety.
Areas for Improvement
- Central Control & Pawn Structure: In some losses, you faced challenges controlling the center and managing pawn breaks (e.g., playing against moves like ...c5, ...d5 from Black). Focus on reinforcing central control and knowing when and how to advance your pawns safely, as controlling the center is pivotal for gaining the initiative.
- Piece Coordination: A few games suggest that improving harmony between your pieces, especially bishops and knights, can help you build pressure without overextending. Practice coordinating your pieces for both attack and defense.
- Handling Opponent Pressure: When opponents applied pressure early (for example, via pins or strong pawn pushes), sometimes your responses allowed them to gain a lasting advantage. Training on typical counterplay motifs and defensive techniques could help withstand early aggression.
- Endgame Technique: While you’re reaching endgames, refining your endgame fundamentals—such as king activity and pawn promotion tactics—will turn more close games into wins.
Next Steps for Training
- Study pawn structure concepts to understand when to maintain tension or release it in the center.
- Practice tactical puzzles to enhance calculation and spotting opportunities quickly.
- Analyze master games in your preferred openings to see ideal piece placement and strategic plans.
- Experiment with slow time controls to give yourself time to think through complex positions.
Encouragement
Remember, chess improvement is a journey. Your consistent play and preference for sound principles like castling and opening variety put you on a great path. Keep learning from each game and seek lessons from both wins and losses. You're doing well!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Petrov | 79W / 42L / 24D | |
| roza_idrisova | 23W / 14L / 22D | |
| Joshua Santiago Rezo Bakradze | 17W / 1L / 0D | |
| solodkov | 0W / 10L / 3D | |
| kifa13 | 8W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2333 | |||
| 2018 | 2332 | |||
| 2017 | 2152 | 2329 | ||
| 2016 | 2102 | 2270 | 2069 | |
| 2015 | 2277 | 1840 | ||
| 2014 | 2102 | 2274 | 1891 | |
| 2013 | 1566 | 1946 | 1615 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 23.0 |
| 2018 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 41.0 |
| 2017 | 14W / 5L / 0D | 11W / 5L / 2D | 69.9 |
| 2016 | 50W / 27L / 9D | 42W / 36L / 8D | 73.3 |
| 2015 | 67W / 30L / 16D | 58W / 36L / 10D | 68.3 |
| 2014 | 134W / 67L / 23D | 122W / 77L / 24D | 75.7 |
| 2013 | 249W / 198L / 31D | 226W / 224L / 41D | 78.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 287 | 133 | 127 | 27 | 46.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 106 | 68 | 23 | 15 | 64.2% |
| Australian Defense | 92 | 45 | 40 | 7 | 48.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 70 | 33 | 32 | 5 | 47.1% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 58 | 23 | 30 | 5 | 39.7% |
| Barnes Defense | 56 | 34 | 16 | 6 | 60.7% |
| Slav Defense: Bonet Gambit | 44 | 22 | 18 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 37 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 48.6% |
| Czech Defense | 37 | 19 | 17 | 1 | 51.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 35 | 14 | 19 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 12 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 91.7% |
| Australian Defense | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Czech Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nimzowitsch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack, Belezky Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGA: 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 25 | 1 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |