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.
Feedback for Mary Ann Gomes
Mary Ann, you have demonstrated solid fundamentals and an impressive fighting spirit in your recent games. Your understanding of Sicilian Defense structures and central pawn breaks shows good opening preparation, which often puts your opponents under pressure early on.
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You consistently employ varied and sound opening systems such as the Sicilian Defense with timely pawn breaks (e.g., ...d6, ...e6, ...b5). This helps you create dynamic play from the start.
- Positional Awareness: Your games show good piece coordination and attention to controlling critical squares, especially around the center and kingside.
- Endgame Technique: Several of your wins showcased strong endgame technique. For example, in your most recent victory, you converted your advantage smoothly and executed decisive tactics under pressure.
- Time Management: Across your games, you maintain consistent clock usage, avoiding time trouble which allows for better calculation and fewer blunders.
Areas for Improvement
- Calculation in Complex Positions: In some losses, the turning points came from tactical inaccuracies or missed opportunities in double-edged positions. Regular tactical training will sharpen your ability to spot critical moves and avoid oversights.
- Handling Opponent’s Initiative: When your opponent gains space or momentum, consider prophylactic moves to slow their attack, rather than purely reactive play. Strengthening your defensive technique will help in complex middlegames.
- Opening Variety and Flexibility: While your main choices in openings are solid, expanding your repertoire and experimenting with alternative lines could keep your opponents guessing and provide chances to capitalize on less familiar territory.
- Endgame Precision: Although your endgame technique is commendable, focus on mastering key theoretical endgames and improving conversion skills under time pressure to secure wins more confidently.
Next Steps for Training
- Incorporate daily tactical puzzles focusing on calculation depth and pattern recognition.
- Analyze your recent losses in detail to identify recurring tactical or strategic mistakes.
- Study classic endgames to improve technique, especially rook and pawn endings.
- Expand your opening preparation by exploring 1-2 new variations or systems every month.
Keep up the great work, Mary Ann! Your dedication and consistent performance are clear. Focusing on these areas will strengthen your game and elevate your results even further.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| mowglimoww | 2W / 0L / 1D | |
| haki234 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| usogoog | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| atomicbacon | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| btsj2000 | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| cdgrzes | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| mowglimoww | 2W / 0L / 1D | |
| alek_0047 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| kostok10 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2338 | 2490 | ||
| 2024 | 2477 | 2350 | ||
| 2021 | 2480 | 2238 | ||
| 2020 | 2462 | 2290 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20W / 4L / 2D | 17W / 8L / 0D | 75.5 |
| 2024 | 2W / 2L / 1D | 3W / 2L / 0D | 78.4 |
| 2021 | 5W / 4L / 0D | 4W / 3L / 1D | 87.1 |
| 2020 | 8W / 2L / 0D | 7W / 2L / 4D | 86.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Döry Defense | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Botvinnik System Reversed, 4. g3 g6 5. Bg2 Bg7 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 66.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: St. Petersburg Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld, 6.O-O c6 7.b3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Gipslis Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 4 |
| Losing | 5 | 0 |