Marie Frank - Woman FIDE Master & Chess Maestro (aka Matmaskinen)
Known in chess circles as Matmaskinen, Marie Frank holds the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master, a badge earned only by players who have demonstrated solid skill and determination on the 64 squares. While her daily rating hovers modestly in the mid-1400s, don’t let that fool you—Marie's blitz and bullet ratings soar past the 2000-mark, showcasing lightning-fast tactical brilliance and nerves of steel.
Career Highlights & Style
Starting with a cautious daily rating of 1000 in 2008 (hey, we all start somewhere!), Marie steadily improved, peaking at 1487 in 2021. Blitz is where she truly shines, reaching a peak of 2011 in late 2020, and bullet whizzes by at a maximum of 2007. Her playing style is a curious blend of patience and vigor: with an average winning game lasting about 66 moves, she’s not one to rush into early trappings. Indeed, about 75% of her victories come from well-fought endgames!
A tactical connoisseur, Marie boasts an impressive 83% comeback rate when down, and she wins nearly 69% of games even when losing a piece. Constantly calm under fire, she sports an enviable tilt factor of just 2, meaning she rarely loses her cool—even when the opponent tries their best.
Record & Rivalry
With a solid overall win record across all formats (>70% wins in daily, and over 60% in blitz and bullet), Marie’s longest winning streak reached a remarkable 15 games. Most battlefield-tested against the player "ankernimzo" (33 encounters with a respectable ~61% win rate), she also dominates players like "coco2010" and "gambitguzzler." It’s safe to say she’s got some favorite foes!
Fun Facts
- Never resigned early: Early resignation rate is 0% – she fights 'til the bitter end!
- Best time of day to play? Apparently 5 PM is her prime hour with a flawless 100% win rate at that time.
- Favorite opening? The sly Alapin Sicilian, which has netted her a stellar 87.5% winning rate in daily games.
- She once amassed a streak when winning 15 games in a row—definitely a player to watch out for when on fire!
Latest Triumph
On September 6, 2023, Marie (under the alias Matmaskinen) defeated "GambitGuzzler" in a thrilling battle featuring the Alapin Sicilian Defense. The final blow? An elegant promotion to a queen combined with relentless pressure, forcing the opponent to resign. You can replay this masterpiece here.
In Conclusion
Marie Frank is not just a chess player—she’s a tactical ninja with a fondness for endgames and a heart that never quits. Whether blitzing past opponents in rapid-fire matches or grinding out wins in daily games, Matmaskinen is a name to remember. Her blend of strategic depth, tactical tenacity, and just a splash of cheeky brilliance makes every game a joy to watch... or a pain to face!