Mariya Yakimova WFM

Mariya Yakimova: The Woman FIDE Master with a Blitz Flair

Meet Mariya Yakimova, a chess enthusiast who earned the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master—because settling for less just isn't in her playbook. Known on the battlefield of the board as "MashaFromRussia," Mariya has carved out a reputation especially in blitz chess, where her rating soared to a dazzling 2541 peak in 2023, making speed and precision her trusted allies.

Starting from humble beginnings back in 2014 with a blitz rating of around 1400, Mariya's meteoric rise has been marked by intense focus, an appetite for rapid calculation, and a dash of Russian tenacity. Fun fact: her longest winning streak reached an impressive 13 games, proving she’s no stranger to momentum.

On the battlefield of bullet chess, Mariya also turned heads, hitting over 2300 in 2020, demonstrating lightning-fast instincts that would make even the fastest grandmasters blink. Despite the neck-breaking pace, her win rate in bullet exceeds 54%, meaning she doesn't just play fast—she plays smart.

Her tactical awareness is nothing short of superhero-level: an astonishing 96.27% win rate after losing a piece means Mariya can stage comebacks that could make Hollywood proud. And with a tilt factor below 12, she’s as calm as a Siberian winter storm, handling the pressure with ice-cold nerves.

Mariya’s games are enduring marathons with an average of over 70 moves per win in blitz—that’s a story unfolding move by move. Whether wielding White or Black, her resilience and measured approach shine through, boasting nearly balanced win rates on either side.

Off the board, Mariya might surprise you too; her favorite hour for victory seems to be midnight (with an 80% win rate at 0:00 hours). Night owls and chess lovers, beware—this master plays best when the world sleeps.

In the vast sea of chess usernames, "MashaFromRussia" is a beacon of dedication, lightning speed, and strategic brilliance—one game at a time.