Mary Alejandra Vidarte Pulido — The Chess Enigma
Meet Mary, known in chess circles as Mary_ViP21, a player whose games are a delightful mix of tactical fireworks and occasional comedic blunders — because who says chess can't be fun?
Rating Rollercoaster & Stats
Mary's current peak rating is a sparkling 851 in Daily Chess, achieved recently in May 2025, where she boasts a flawless 5-0 streak. Her favorite playground? Rapid games — because who has time for a slow burn? There, she’s battled through 188 games this year, winning 84 but also tasting the sting of 94 losses. Don't worry — setbacks are just extra motivation for comebacks, and Mary's comeback rate is an impressive 81.11%, meaning she fights back fiercer than a queen in a pawn storm.
Playing Style: The Drama and the Grace
- Opening Choices: From the classic King’s Pawn Openings to cheeky Van ’t Kruijs gambits, Mary loves mixing elegance with unpredictability.
- Average Moves: A typical Mary win lasts about 46 moves, showing dedication and patience, while a loss might stretch beyond 58 moves – because giving up is not in her nature.
- Endgame Enthusiast: Over half her games (54.68%) see fierce battles in the endgame trenches.
- White vs. Black: She’s a rock solid 50% win rate with White, and a plucky 38.61% when wielding the Black pieces.
- Note: Sometimes Mary resigns early — just 4.85% of the time — showing a healthy respect for the clock and sanity.
Signature Moments
Mary's crowning moment came in a recent daily game where she delivered a ruthless checkmate using the Center Game opening. She outmaneuvered her opponent with a sneaky knight sacrifice that left the board stunned. Here's that exact checkmate:
Opponent Highlights
Mary has tangled with many foes, sometimes brilliantly winning against naaif99e, sirwilliam123, and ajinkyajoshi-7 — boasting a 100% record against these legends. Meanwhile, players like jcolson118 and baptiste0512 seem to have cracked her code, handing her a tough time. But every loss just sharpens her strategy.
When to Catch Mary at Her Best
For peak performance, tune in around 18:00 — that's Mary’s magic hour, showing a perfect 100% win rate (no pressure!). She’s also known to have the best luck on Fridays and a surprisingly effective 55.56% win rate at 19:00.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Mary’s longest winning streak is a neat 6 games — nothing like a confidence boost!
- Beware the longest losing streak — a whopping 12 games — proving even champions have bad days.
- She sometimes wins by timeout — patience pays off in the grind.
- Her early resignation rate is low enough to show she’s a true fighter.
Whether you're here to learn, laugh, or get inspired, Mary Alejandra Vidarte Pulido is a name worth knowing in the world of chess — the queen who battles not just pieces, but the clock, the odds, and occasionally, her own mischievous mistakes!
