Maria Esther Granados - Woman International Master
Meet Maria Esther Granados, a chess virtuoso who dances on the 64 squares with the grace and precision of a grandmaster and the heart of a warrior. Holding the prestigious title of Woman International Master from FIDE, Maria has carved a reputation not just for her skill but for her resolute spirit and tactical wizardry.
Rising Through the Ranks
Since at least 2016, Maria has been sharpening her blitz skills, progressing from a modest rating of 1351 in August 2016 to a peak blitz rating of 2314 by July 2022. With more than 2,300 blitz games under her belt (exactly 1399 in just one opening line!), she showcases a relentless pursuit of improvement — sometimes winning, sometimes learning, but always pushing forward.
Bullets, Rapidity, and Daily Battles
Maria’s prowess isn’t confined to one time control. She dominates in bullet chess with a peak rating of 2369 and is no slouch in rapid, reaching up to 1876 and practicing her strategies in daily games that keep her thinking even when she’s off the clock. Her bullet win rate hovers near a formidable 54%, proving she’s just as comfortable playing at lightning speed as in longer battles.
Victories, Comebacks, and the Occasional Tilt
Maria is no stranger to thrilling comebacks — an impressive 87% comeback rate means she refuses to back down even when facing tough positions or losses. Her psychological endurance gets tested with a tilt factor of 14 (chess players understand the struggle!), but it never stops her determination. She favors winding down games with an average of around 75 moves per win, showing patience and strategic depth.
Playing Style & Fun Facts
- She prefers to finish games with a flourish, boasting a healthy 54.65% win rate playing White.
- Her endgame frequency is about 78%, meaning she’s comfortable slogging it out until the bitter end.
- Most of her wins come from creative and “top secret” openings — mysterious enough to keep opponents guessing.
- Some opponents clearly fear her name, as she holds a 100% win rate against several players with mysterious usernames.
Memorable Recent Games
Just recently, Maria clinched thrilling victories including a stylish checkmate with the Closed Sicilian Defense and an exciting win on time in an English Opening showdown. But even the best hit bumps — one recent loss came from a tense endgame fraught with time pressure. All in a day's work for a fierce competitor.
When Does Maria Shine?
Believe it or not, Maria’s best time of day to play is 2 PM
Whether blitzing or bulleting, grinding through rapid or just casually toggling her daily games, Maria Esther Granados is a force on the chessboard and an inspiration off it. She reminds us that chess is part science, part art, and entirely addictive — with a dash of fun (and maybe a little bit of madness).
