Татьяна Мальгина WIM

Татьяна Мальгина (malginati) – Woman International Master

Татьяна Мальгина is a formidable chess player with the official title of Woman International Master bestowed by FIDE. Known in the chess world as malginati, she’s mastered the board with a combination of strategic brilliance and tenacious spirit.

Career Highlights & Rating Journey

Since bursting onto the scene in 2018, Татьяна's blitz rating skyrocketed from a modest 949 to an impressive peak well above 2300 by 2024. Her bullet and rapid games are no less extraordinary, with bullet games reaching a peak rating over 2000 and rapid games flirting with 2200+ as recently as 2023-2024.

Not only does she dominate ratings, but her win records are enviable: over 1,500 wins in blitz matches, 671 victories in bullet, and a solid rapid win record of 73 wins against just 13 losses. Some call her unstoppable; others whisper about her legendary long winning streak of 31 consecutive games—a feat many dream of but few achieve.

Playing Style

Known for her patience and resilience, Татьяна averages over 68 moves per win—taking her time to outmaneuver opponents with deep strategic thinking. Blessed with a 99.78% win rate after losing a piece, she’s the queen of comebacks and traps, rarely allowing a setback to dampen her hopes.

She rarely resigns early (with an early resignation rate of just 3.05%), preferring to battle through tough endgames, which she faces in nearly 77% of her games. And whether she’s playing white or black, her win rates hover near 80% and 77%, respectively—talk about a balanced threat!

The Psychological Edge

Despite the intensity of competition, Татьяна shows remarkable composure, maintaining an impressively low tilt factor of 4. She even thrives under pressure, turning around positions after losing pieces nearly flawlessly. Her difference in rated-versus-casual wins suggests that when the stakes are high, malginati’s game only becomes sharper.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• She plays her best games on Fridays and Saturdays – with a peak win rate of 83% and 81%, respectively. Friday vibes clearly fuel her moves.
• Her prime hours are the afternoon and early evening, especially around 14:00 and 18:00, where her win rate spikes beyond 80%.
• Among her diverse opponents, she’s undefeated against the likes of "tommamm" and "not_merluz", but “theslychesspig” seems to have her number—yet that just adds spice to her ongoing chess saga.
• Longest winning streak? A staggering 31 games. It’s as if she’s playing chess on turbo mode!

In Summary

With her tactical genius, endgame mastery, and psychological resilience, Татьяна Мальгина is not just a chess player; she’s a strategist who turns every game into an epic tale. Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, she continues to inspire with her unyielding spirit and remarkable results. Beware if you face malginati—she’s the kind of opponent who’ll keep you guessing and maybe, just maybe, laughing in disbelief!