Mariya Bruyatskaya - Woman FIDE Master
Known in the chess circles (and sometimes on Twitch) as Mary_Bru, Mariya Bruyatskaya is a player who dances gracefully across the 64 squares with the precision of a maestro and the resilience of a chess gladiator.
Rating Rises & Battles Fought
With rapid ratings that soared to over 2100 by 2025 and blitz ratings peaking at an astonishing 2389 in 2024, Mariya showcases a remarkable knack for fast-paced, tactical chess. While rapid games sometimes tested her patience (a total of 19 wins vs. 29 losses), her blitz skills tell a different story: 158 wins out of 322 games with a nearly 50% win rate using her Top Secret openings — we wish we knew her secrets!
Style & Strategy
Her playstyle is a blend of endurance and precision, boasting an endgame frequency of over 75% — clearly, Mariya believes the real battle begins when most players are already sweating! With an average of 72 moves per win, she’s not one for quick strikes, preferring thoughtful maneuvering. Don't be fooled though — with a stunning 89% comeback rate, once down, Mariya rises like a phoenix, turning losing positions around with tactical wizardry.
Chess Personality
Despite a low tilt factor (meaning she keeps her cool better than most in stressful positions), Mariya’s “Rated vs Casual” performance difference is a whopping 46%, proving that when the stakes are high, Mary_Bru brings her absolute best.
Memorable Opponents
She has faced titans like george_gamov 50 times and walked away victorious about 24% of the time—no easy feat! Meanwhile, several “one-off” opponents quickly learned never to underestimate her, as she maintains a perfect win record against many.
Fun Fact
Mariya’s blitz career is a tale of rapid improvement and intensity, going from a 1174 rating in 2018 to nearly 2400 just a few years later — not bad for someone who can probably recite the Sicilian Defense blindfolded while making a latte.
In short, Mariya Bruyatskaya is a formidable Woman FIDE Master with a flair for blitz tactics, profound endgame prowess, and a temperament as steady as a well-timed queen sacrifice.