Mariya Zubova, known online as Mariya_Zubova, is a decorated chess player and a rising star on streaming platforms. She holds the Woman International Master (WIM) title from FIDE and has built a reputation as a bold blitz tactician and engaging online host.
Her journey blends competitive chess with outreach, sharing games, ideas, and laughter with a growing audience. Mariya Zubova
Charting her progress across time controls, fans can glimpse trends in her rapid rise with a placeholder chart:
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Chess career and blitz focus
Blitz is her preferred battleground, where fast decisions and sharp tactics meet audacious energy. She has stood out as a fearless attacker, often mixing dynamic openings with relentless pressure.
Titled player: Woman International Master (WIM), awarded by FIDE.
Preferred time control: Blitz.
Peak Blitz performance: 2429 on 2020-06-19 (time noted in records).
Streaks: Longest winning streak of 21 games; current winning streak of 2.
Playing style and openings
Her Blitz repertoire features an aggressive, tactical bite. The Amar Gambit stands out as a signature weapon in her Blitz games, supported by practical choices like the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation and the Scandinavian, which often yield the initiative early.
Other strong Blitz lines include Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation and Scandinavian Defense.
She has also shown solid results in Ruy Lopez across multiple time controls.
Insights into openings performance: as a highlighted example.
Streaming and online presence
Beyond the board, Mariya is a regular streamer who invites viewers into her thought process, post-game analyses, and playful banter. Her channel is a hub for fans who enjoy chess, training tips, and friendly rivalries. Mariya Zubova
