Lia-Alexandra Maria WFM

Lia-Alexandra Maria, Woman FIDE Master

Meet Lia-Alexandra Maria, a chess enthusiast with the distinguished title of Woman FIDE Master. Known in the chess world by the handle Lia_Maria, she approaches the battlefield with a mix of serious strategy and a dash of playful intrigue—because who says brains and fun can't play on the same team?

Rating and Performance Highlights

Lia's journey through the ranks has been nothing short of a rollercoaster, notably shining in the blitz format where she has pushed her rating above 2100, peaking at 2130 in March 2025. Her bullet skills are equally impressive, climbing to a peak of 2058 in early 2021. Not one to shy away from rapid or daily chess, Lia also boasts rapid ratings near 1950 and has even dabbled in daily games, checkmating opponents with a flourish.

Playing Style

With a preference for prolonged battles, Lia averages around 61 moves per victory, often taking the scenic route to checkmate. She shines brightest in endgames, and if she loses a piece, watch out—her comeback rate is a whopping 78.75%. Resignation is sometimes part of the game (her early resignation rate sits at a humble 4.11%), but she fights till the very end more often than not.

Psychology and Preferences

If you want to catch Lia at her best, set your clock to 11 PM—her peak playing hour. Though sometimes susceptible to a bit of tilt (a tilt factor of 10 keeps things human), she tends to recover quickly and keep the board cool. White sides benefit slightly more from her strategic vision (winning 53.23% of games), but her black pieces have tasted victory nearly 48% of the time.

Memorable Moments and Moves

Among her many battles, one stands out: a recent daily game where Lia delivered checkmate in an adventurous opening known as the Barnes Opening. Despite some unconventional and slow moves by her opponent, Lia’s sharp tactics and cool nerves sealed the deal.

Notable Opponents

She's tangled swords most often with players like discodverg and imahgoub, showing an impressive ability to adapt to a variety of foes. Lia keeps a near 50% win rate even against those rated above her, proving she’s no underdog but a fighter.

Fun Fact

Lia’s longest winning streak is an inspiring 11 games, reminding us all that consistent brilliance and just a pinch of luck can turn any chess session into pure magic.

Whether wielding the nimble queen in blitz or patiently strategizing in daily chess, Lia-Alexandra Maria proves that chess is not just a game of moves—it’s a game of heart, humor, and hustle.