Maria Leks - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Maria Leks, a chess player who doesn't just play the game; she practically whispers to the pawns and knights to perform their best moves. Awarded the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master by the global chess authority FIDE, Maria’s journey in chess reads like a thrilling novel filled with daring attacks and sneaky traps.
From a modest 1217 rapid rating in 2019, Maria catapulted herself into the 2100+ rapid realm in just a few years, boasting an impressive win rate around 70% in her preferred "Top Secret" opening—because every master needs a little mystery! Her blitz performance is equally fierce, consistently hovering above the 2000 rating mark and flexing a lionhearted win count exceeding 700 games. Clearly, Maria doesn’t shy away from fast-paced battles; she treats them like her personal playground.
With a longest winning streak of 11 games and a current streak still sizzling at 4, Maria’s resilience is legendary. She’s known for her tactical brilliance, boasting a comeback rate of over 86% and an almost perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Don't be fooled—once Maria's got her eyes on the board, she fights tooth and nail till the bitter end or a victory dance.
Whether she’s playing white or black, Maria holds her own with a slightly higher win rate as White (56.6%) but never underestimates the challenge on the darker squares (50.5%). Her games tend to be epics, averaging about 70 moves when winning—long enough to keep spectators at the edge of their seats.
Psychological endurance? Check. A tilt factor of only 6, which means she keeps calm and carries on even when the pressure’s on. Early resignation? Practically nonexistent, because Maria believes in giving her opponents every chance to slip up.
Off the board, Maria is known to chuckle graciously over missed tactics—because what’s chess without a little humor? A tactician, a strategist, and a force to be reckoned with, Maria Leks truly embodies the spirit of chess mastery.
Keep an eye on the board when Maria Leks is in play—you never know when a “Top Secret” move might turn the tide!