Marina Niyazgulova
Woman International Master (WIM)
Meet Marina Niyazgulova, a chess whirlwind whose rapid moves and brilliant tactics have earned her the prestigious title of Woman International Master from FIDE. Known in chess circles as Marina_Chess_Rus, she’s a force to be reckoned with on the board—whether blitzing through moves or strategizing in rapid games.
Marina’s journey has been nothing short of impressive. With a blitz peak rating soaring close to 2500 and a rapid rating steadily climbing to the mid-1700s, she’s a master at adapting her playstyle across formats. In fact, her bullet game boasts an astonishing near 90% win rate in “Top Secret” openings—sounds mysterious, but maybe it’s just her killer instincts!
When not dazzling opponents with a longest winning streak of 29 games (yes, twenty-nine!), Marina shows a penchant for comebacks, winning nearly 98% of games even after losing a piece. Clearly, giving up early isn’t in her vocabulary—though she does have an “early resignation” rate of about 10%, because hey, even champions know when to save their energy for the next battle.
Playing white? You’re in trouble — Marina wins nearly 60% of those games. Playing black? Still not safe, as she clocks a solid 52% win rate. No matter the color, Marina brings her A-game, with an average game stretching into the 70s in moves. She endures every battle until the last pawn falls, boasting a remarkable 80% endgame frequency. Talk about stamina and nerves of steel!
Outside of ratings and numbers, Marina’s psychological game is almost as fascinating as her moves. She’s got a tilt factor of just 7 — which, in chess player terms, means she keeps her cool like a frozen bishop on a winter’s day. Her best hours to pounce on opponents? Late evenings around 23:00, where her win rate rockets above 90%—maybe the coffee kicks in, or maybe the stars just align for this chess maestro.
Among her most memorable opponents are “iwanttowinmagnus” (100% win rate—take that Magnus fans!), “blacksharkz,” and “qashashvilialexandre,” all falling victim to her precise play. But not everyone escapes unscathed; “renat_asadov” still manages to stand tall in their clashes.
So if you ever find yourself facing Marina_Chess_Rus across the 64 squares, be prepared for a strategic rollercoaster filled with cunning gambits, steadfast defense, and maybe, just maybe, a surprise move or two that will leave you scratching your head wondering, “Did she really just do that?”
Coaching Feedback for Marina Niyazgulova (Marina_Chess_Rus)
Strengths to Build On
- Strong Tactical Awareness: You demonstrated excellent tactical sharpness, especially in quick attacks leading to decisive checkmates, such as in your recent game against Iwanttowinmagnus where you executed a clean checkmate in just 9 moves.
- Opening Knowledge: Your understanding of mainline openings such as the Ruy Lopez and some classical lines is solid. Moves like grabbing the bishop baggage on c6 to damage pawn structure showed insight in the Berlin Defense.
- Endgame Technique: You navigate complicated middlegame transitions toward favorable endgames well, converting material and positional advantages effectively in longer time controls.
Areas for Improvement
- Defensive Awareness: In some recent losses, there were moments where threats against your king were underestimated, allowing tactical shots by your opponent. For example, your April 24 game against Renat_Asadov ended in a swift mate attack stemming from insufficient kingside safety measures. Improving calculation of opponent threats and proactive defense will help.
- Positional Understanding and Planning: In some slower games, the strategic plan became unclear, sometimes leading to passive positions or material loss. Focusing on strengthening your positional judgement and creating concrete plans will sharpen your overall play.
- Time Management: While you often keep pace well, maintaining consistent time usage in rapid/longer games can help avoid rushed decisions especially in complex positions.
Training Recommendations
- Analyze Your Losses Deeply: Go over your recent defeats move by move to identify recurring themes—particularly around king safety and defensive tactics.
- Study Strategic Concepts: Invest time in endgame and positional strategy materials. Understanding pawn structures, weak squares, and improving move selection will complement your tactical strength.
- Practice Tactical Exercises Regularly: Keep refining your tactical vision with puzzles focused both on attack and defense.
- Play Longer Time Controls: This will help balance your calculation depth with strategic evaluation and reduce errors from time pressure.
Keep Up the Great Work!
Marina, your attacking instincts and fighting spirit are impressive. By tightening your defensive technique and sharpening your strategic planning, you'll become a more well-rounded and resilient player. Keep studying and practicing consistently—your progress is clear and promising!
Recent Games for Review
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kartofil123 | 7W / 3L / 0D | |
| lady_di_chess | 3W / 5L / 0D | |
| Evgenij Shuvalov | 1W / 4L / 1D | |
| pushpanna | 1W / 3L / 1D | |
| valerysh | 5W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1726 | |||
| 2023 | 2475 | 1726 | ||
| 2022 | 2469 | 1719 | ||
| 2021 | 2336 | 1495 | ||
| 2020 | 1671 | 2275 | ||
| 2019 | 2301 | |||
| 2018 | 2454 | |||
| 2017 | 2280 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 1L / 0D | 38.7 |
| 2023 | 2W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 0D | 67.0 |
| 2022 | 18W / 14L / 5D | 16W / 15L / 9D | 89.9 |
| 2021 | 20W / 21L / 6D | 23W / 20L / 8D | 62.0 |
| 2020 | 24W / 17L / 4D | 30W / 16L / 2D | 79.9 |
| 2019 | 30W / 20L / 5D | 18W / 22L / 12D | 77.3 |
| 2018 | 37W / 14L / 5D | 31W / 23L / 5D | 82.2 |
| 2017 | 51W / 12L / 2D | 42W / 16L / 2D | 76.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 87.5% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bishop's Opening: Horwitz Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Unknown Opening* | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Kazakh Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 30 | 10 | 14 | 6 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 28 | 16 | 11 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Unknown | 26 | 7 | 19 | 0 | 26.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 16 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Modern Defense | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 56.2% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 84.6% |
| Czech Defense | 13 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 84.6% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 45.5% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 11 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 18.2% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 29 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 1 |