Méria Dubé-Lefebvre

Méria Dubé-Lefebvre (aka mmeriio)

Meet Méria Dubé-Lefebvre, a tenacious rapid chess competitor known for playing like a caffeinated knight—always hopping into the fray with bold moves and a sprinkle of unpredictability. Despite a peak rapid rating of 430 in August 2024, Méria has endured the classic rollercoaster of victories and defeats that define a true fighting spirit on the 64 squares.

With nearly as many wins (108) as losses (107) in rapid games, and a modest collection of 24 draws, Méria’s style embraces the thrill of decisive battles rather than lurking in the safety of endless stalemates. Méria’s most favored battlefield is the rapid time control, where precision meets speed in a tango of tactics. The average game length hovers around 54 moves, proving endurance and strategic patience are valued—along with a habit of sometimes resigning early (9.3% early resignation rate) to save energy for the next game.

Opening Repertoire: The Eclectic Ensemble

Méria is not shy in the opening room. The King’s Pawn Opening and its Kings Knight Variation are frequent avenues—with a win rate around 40–52%, it’s clear this player enjoys testing opponents before shaking things up. The Four Knights Game and Leonardis Variation hold respectable 50% win rates, while defensive tries like Petrovs Defense have been less fruitful, perhaps leaving Méria dreaming of a future revenge match.

Battle Scars and Triumphs

The road hasn't always been smooth for our player—carrying a longest losing streak of 7 games could intimidate a weaker soul. But Méria’s comeback rate after losing a piece clocks in near 63%, showcasing resilience that would make a phoenix proud. The strongest winning streak remains a solid 4 games, proving capable bursts of brilliance.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Favorite time to play? Noon sharp. That’s when the brain seems to wake up and place those winning queens and knights.
• Best days of the week: Wednesday and Saturday bring a winning smile—over 53% and 52% win rates, respectively.
• Terrible luck against higher-rated opponents, but a solid performer against lower rated with a striking 76% win rate.
• Méria has an uncanny habit of winning 71% of games by resignation—probably the friend who convinces opponents to quit early with relentless pressure and cheeky tactics.

Recent Highlights

Just recently, Méria scored a swift victory against Castigadordealmas, triumphing by resignation in a sharp Scandinavian Defense where strategic pressure led the opponent to wave the white flag early.

However, on the flip side of the board, a crushing loss by checkmate to KevinZez reminded everyone that chess is not for the faint-hearted. But true to form, Méria bounces back with vigor.

Playing Style & Personality

With an average of almost 49 moves per win, Méria’s style balances tactical skirmishes with strategic planning. Black pieces yield an admirable 42% win rate, while white fares slightly better near 48%. There’s a psychological edge too—only a tilt factor of 7, so even losses rarely ruffle those chess feathers for long.

Méria might not yet be a grandmaster, but with a blend of resilience, variety, and a fun-loving approach, this player keeps the chessboard lively, unpredictable, and full of surprises. Never count out mmeriio—because on any given day, expect the unexpected.

And remember, in the kingdom of the king, sometimes it’s the unexpected queen moves from Méria that make all the difference!