Marta Garcia IM

Marta Garcia – The International Master with a Blitz Flair

Meet Marta Garcia, known in chess circles (and occasionally on the internet) as Marta_gm. An International Master armed with razor-sharp tactics and a penchant for dazzling blitz games. If there’s one thing Marta loves more than a well-played gambit, it’s winning streaks — she once reeled off five straight victories that left opponents wondering if their queens had been hexed.

Blitz: Marta’s Realm of Magic

Marta’s blitz career is nothing short of an epic tale. Starting in 2020 with a solid rating above 2300 and a fierce win rate, she catapulted herself to a stratospheric 2815 by 2022 — a rating requiring a flashlight to read! Out of 66 blitz games with her favorite mystery-opening ("Top Secret"), she scored an impressive 62% win rate. Opponents beware: Marta’s comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 94%, which means when she’s down a piece, it’s far from over. In fact, she bounces back to win 100% of the time after losing material. Talk about resilience!

Rapid: The Slightly Slower Adventure

While Marta’s rapid form has had its ups and downs (a bit like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube blindfolded), there’s no denying her spirit. She’s played 22 rapid games with the “Top Secret” opening too, pulling off a respectable 41% win rate. Sometimes rapid chess is just the warm-up for the fireworks that happen in blitz, and Marta knows exactly how to work this rhythm.

Playing Style & Psychological Edge

Marta prefers the old-fashioned long game, averaging nearly 84 moves per match whether she wins or loses — patience is a virtue, after all. With an endgame frequency hovering above 90%, it’s clear Marta doesn't shy away from the gritty final battles. She tends to start strong and keep her nose ahead, boasting a 60% win rate with White and a competitive 53% when playing Black.

Off the board, Marta's tilt factor is impressively low (only 3), showing that frustration rarely steals the show. Plus, she crushes casual opponents with a 57% higher win rate compared to rated games — no mercy even in friendly skirmishes.

Favorite Opponents & Quirks

Marta’s recent adversaries like “likewater” and “cm_rui” have no wins against her, highlighting a knack for dominance. Of course, Marta has a playful streak too — holding 100% win records against a quirky array of usernames from “azeryahu” to “bojackhorseman1995.” It's safe to say Marta’s online rival list doubles as a who's who of fun chess banter.

When to Catch Marta at Her Best

If you want to see Marta at the top of her game, mark your calendars for Monday or Thursday — her win rates on these days swing between an astonishing 80% to 85%. Even more impressive is her ability to nail perfect games late at night, scoring 100% wins at 14:00 and 20:00 hours. Who knew Marta was secretly a chess vampire?

With all this, Marta Garcia continues to be a rising star whose chess story is as thrilling as her games are lightning fast. Keep an eye out — she might just blitz you before you finish reading this profile!