Marlena Chlost WIM

Marlena Chlost - Woman International Master (marchlo)

Meet Marlena Chlost, a chess player whose brilliance on the board earned her the prestigious title of Woman International Master from FIDE. Marlena, known online as marchlo, has mastered the art of both rapid and blitz chess with a flair that is equal parts strategic and, dare we say, delightfully unpredictable.

Chess Career & Achievements

Marlena's peak rapid rating of 2255 and blitz rating of 2161, both achieved in February 2021, prove that she doesn’t just play chess — she dances with it. Her style is equal parts methodical and sneaky, valuing endgames heavily, appearing on the board for an average of over 70 moves when winning. That’s endurance and patience, with a side of tactical wizardry.

Playing Style & Stats

A zero-percent resignation rate early in the game shows Marlena never surrenders to despair prematurely — she fights to the last bishop! She boasts an impressive 85.71% comeback rate, proving that losing a piece is far from the end of the story. In fact, she manages to secure victories 40% of the time even after such setbacks. Patience really is a virtue.

With a psychological tilt factor of a modest 3, Marlena keeps her cool even when the pressure mounts. Her best time to strike? Around 6 PM, where she holds a perfect 100% win rate. Clearly, she’s got the magic hour down to a science.

Notable Matches

One of Marlena's most recent triumphs was a beautifully played blitz game on February 19, 2021, where she checkmated her opponent “sonia1466” with surgical precision after a textbook Ruy Lopez opening. She’s also defeated “pavkast” with a strategic Sicilian Defense that had alarms ringing on and off for the competition.

Of course, every hero has their moments of humility, and Marlena is no exception. Despite a few losses by timeout and resignation, her overall win rate against opponents rated below her is a stunning 87.5%. As for those rated above? Well, it’s safe to say the challenge is appreciated even if victory doesn’t always follow.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak is a modest but respectable 2 games, proving patience beats haste.
• Has faced the player “generalstunt” five times, winning just 20% — maybe it’s time for a rematch!
• Prefers to play both as White and Black, with a slight edge when wielding the white pieces (50% win rate).

Whether executing a deadly checkmate or plotting a dramatic comeback after losing a critical piece, Marlena Chlost is a force on the board who plays with intellect, heart, and a dash of humor. Watch out chess world — marchlo is a name to remember!