Mary Ann Gomes - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Mary Ann Gomes, the chess wizard known in the cyber realm as maryann19. A proud holder of FIDE's prestigious Woman Grandmaster title, Mary Ann blends strategic brilliance with a touch of humor, proving that chess doesn't always have to be serious... but winning definitely is!
Since bursting onto the scene, Mary Ann has dazzled opponents across all time controls—Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet—with peak ratings soaring close to the 2500 mark in rapid chess and just shy of it in blitz and bullet. Her blitz skills are especially fearsome, boasting a peak rating of 2490 as of February 2025, making her an intimidating force on the digital battlefield.
Known for her tenacity and tactical wizardry, Mary Ann sports an impressive highest bullet rating of 2477 and a stunning win rate of over 70% with her preferred opening, the mysteriously titled Top Secret in blitz and bullet games. Okay, maybe the "Top Secret" part is just her sneaky way of keeping opponents guessing, but it clearly works!
Speaking of openings, Mary Ann isn’t just about blunt force—she’s a versatile strategist, conquering from Reti to Sicilian variations, boasting 100% win records in several specialized defenses like the Sicilian Defense French Variation and the Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack. When Mary Ann says “checkmate,” she means business.
Life in the fast lane suits her too; her bullet blitz combo leaves little time to ponder but plenty of chances to shine. And with an average winning streak of up to 8 games, she’s the type of player who can make you reconsider your entire opening repertoire or just your life choices.
On the psychological front, Mary Ann’s tilt factor is impressively low at 5 (out of 100, presumably), which means she recovers from setbacks like a champion. Her comeback rate? A jaw-dropping nearly 92%! If she loses a piece, chances are her opponent better watch out, because Mary Ann’s win rate after losing material is a fierce 64%.
Mary Ann loves mornings, especially around 10 AM, when her win rate hits 100%. Whether it’s soaring through the ranks on a Monday with an 88% win rate or battling it out on a Sunday with more casual flair, she brings pure chess delight to every board.
Recent Battles:
- Latest Victory: Checkmated "BTSJ2000" with a daring assault in the Sicilian Defense French Variation. Timing: May 26, 2025.
- Latest Defeat: Lost on time to "BTSJ2000" after a fiercely contested Reti King's Indian Attack Symmetrical Defense encounter. Timing: May 26, 2025.
Mary Ann Gomes doesn’t just play chess; she lives it, breathes it, and occasionally whips out a Top Secret opening just to keep everyone on their toes. Opponents beware: if you face maryann19 online, prepare for a blend of strategic depth, tactical fireworks, and a charming spirit that makes the game as fun as it is fierce.