Mary Kiseljova — Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Mary Kiseljova, a chess player whose prowess on the 64 squares has earned her the esteemed title of Woman FIDE Master. Known in the chess cosmos by her shrewd username, mary-sanna, she navigates blitz and bullet games like a grandmaster on roller skates—fast, daring, and occasionally prone to thrilling tumbles!
Since bursting onto the scene in 2016 with a modest blitz rating of 1363, Mary’s journey has been one of persistence, occasional chaos, and sharp tactical brilliance. Her peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2285 in late 2024, affirming her status among the elite speed chess aficionados. And if rapid or bullet is more your thing, Mary’s got you covered, peaking at 2152 and 2005 in those formats respectively—truly a versatile force.
Her playing style? Well, Mary tends to fight fiercely until the endgame – nearly 80% of her games sail into the deep strategic waters where she cunningly maneuvers. She’s also a fighter with a remarkable 82.3% comeback rate after going down a piece, proving that quitting early is simply not in her vocabulary—though a little early resignation slip happens about half a percent of the time. Nobody’s perfect!
Talk about timing: Mary shines brightest around 10 AM, when her win rate peaks and her tilt factor—a modest 10—remains well in check. She’s known to vanquish opponents even when the proverbial chess gods are not on her side, drawing strength from her keen tactical awareness and surprisingly resilient nerves.
Notably, her longest winning streak stretches to 11 games—consecutive brilliance like that demands respect and maybe a celebratory dance. Conversely, even the mightiest stumble: Mary’s longest losing streak capped at a mere 10 games, after which she presumably recalibrates with a few chess puzzles and a strong coffee.
Recent Highlights
On April 30, 2025, playing under the calm banner of mary-sanna, Mary clinched victory in a tense match where her opponent ran out of time—definitely a classic "blitz nerves" tale. With solid mastery of openings and a strategic eye, she expertly handled the Closed Sicilian Defense, turning the late middlegame chaos into a win.
However, the drama of chess is never one-sided. Just a couple of days later, on May 2, 2025, Mary faced a tough checkmate defeat with the King's Indian Attack Double Fianchetto Variation. But hey, every loss builds character and a thirst for revenge!
A Winning Personality
Mary’s record is peppered with fascinating tidbits: a whopping 987 blitz wins claim her chess fight-song, coupled with 107 bullet wins and a flawless rapid record. She plays a wide spectrum of players, from longtime rivals like student_m_k to many casual warriors graced by her expertise. With a brutal win rate of over 37% in blitz and over 50% in bullet games, Mary is a speed chess nightmare for the unprepared.
Fun fact: Mary’s average moves per won game in blitz clocks around 72, so if you want to outlast her, you better be ready for a marathon! Meanwhile, her psychological resilience, tactical acumen, and the exquisite dance of chess pieces under her command embody the thrilling spirit of a champion who’s as human as she is formidable.
So whether you’re an aspiring chess enthusiast or a seasoned veteran, keep your eyes peeled—Mary Kiseljova might just be the opponent who teaches you the beauties and brutalities of the game with style, smarts, and a dash of humor.