Maria Rodriguez (aka Malenacr) – Woman International Master
Maria Rodriguez, better known in the chess arenas as Malenacr, is a formidable Woman International Master (WIM) with a knack for turning the board into her personal battlefield. Earning her WIM title from FIDE, Maria has a playing style that combines a sharp tactical eye with a resilient psychological edge—she bounces back after setbacks 84% of the time, proving that even if the pieces sometimes betray her, her spirit certainly doesn't.
Rating Highlights & Playing Style
Maria’s Blitz rating peaked impressively at 1973 in July 2021, while her Rapid rating neared the 2000 mark at 1988 earlier that same year. Her Daily rating might be a bit more leisurely at around 1463, but don't let that fool you—she wins 100% of those games with her trusty secret openings.
Speaking of openings, Maria keeps her strategies shrouded in mystery, dubbed "Top Secret" by most opponents. Despite this cloak of secrecy, she boasts a healthy win rate of over 53% in Blitz and an even better 55% in Rapid games. Fun fact: she wins every single Daily game she plays with those weapons of choice—talk about reliable!
A Battle-Hardened Competitor
Throughout her chess journey starting at least as early as 2016, Maria has played over 100 recorded games across all time controls. She’s enjoyed notable streaks, including a personal best 7-game winning streak, and currently rides a confident 3-game winning streak. However, not every day is a win; Maria has endured some painful losing streaks as well, with a longest drought of 5 games lost in a row. But hey, every chess warrior has their ups and downs!
Timing Is Everything
Maria prefers to outwit her foes around midday hours—1 PM to be exact—with a stellar 100% win probability in the 13:00 hour and also at 15:00. She seems to channel her best strategic brainwaves then, perhaps fueled by a strong cup of coffee or a secret chess muse whispering the next brilliant move.
Playing Strengths & Quirks
- Early Resignations are quite rare (only ~1.85%), showing she fights until the end.
- Her average winning game spans a marathon 81 moves, meaning Maria thinks deep and games can go down to the wire.
- She has a slightly better win rate when playing White (61%) compared to Black (52%), but every color feels like home for her.
- Tilt factor is low but present at 5, so she might briefly frown after a loss—then bounce right back.
Most Memorable Games
In one of her recent thrilling victories, Malenacr played a dynamic Nimzo-Indian Defense (Berlin Variation). With nerves of steel and a watchful eye on the clock, she clinched victory on time against opponent Leftpap. Another highlight was a dazzling checkmate delivered in a Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense game—an elegant finish that left spectators in awe.
Opponent Notes
Maria has faced players like "yuelao" and "chahui1693" multiple times, securing an impressive 100% win rate against many formidable challengers such as "masteramy," "chesscoachrachel," and "ladyberserker."
In Conclusion
Maria Rodriguez embodies the spirit of a relentless chess battler: equipped with secret openings, tactical brilliance, and an unyielding will. Whether blitzing through moves or strategizing in rapid games, she is a player to watch (and maybe avoid if you're queueing for a friendly match!). With a blend of skill, endurance, and a dash of mystery, Maria continues to build her legacy one move at a time.