Maryan Oliynyk

Maryan Oliynyk (aka MorientesZL)

Meet Maryan Oliynyk, a chess enthusiast whose game tells a story of persistence, strategy, and a bit of quirky charm. Known online as MorientesZL, Maryan's rapid rating peaked at a respectable 1398 in December 2024, showing a whirlwind of activity and growth in a relatively short time. While the numbers might not turn grandmaster heads just yet, Maryan’s love for chess is anything but ordinary.

Playing Style & Stats

With an EarlyResignationRate of just 2.18%, Maryan tries to never give up early—even when the pawns start disappearing. The fondness for endgames shines brightly, with an impressive 67.47% endgame frequency; clearly, Maryan believes every move counts until the final checkmate. Average games tend to be long battles of wits—70 moves on average in wins, and slightly less but still hefty in losses.

Intriguingly, Maryan’s ComebackRate is a gob-smacking 73.9%, meaning even after losing material, MorientesZL fights back with vigor. While the win rate after losing a piece is only about 40%, it’s enough to keep opponents on their toes. And speaking of opponents, Maryan is definitely not afraid to tilt—requesting some sympathy with a tilt factor of 9 out of 10. Hey, even chess warriors sometimes need a coffee break!

Favorite Openings

Maryan’s toolbox includes a variety of openings, but they seem to have special fondness for:

• Philidor Defense – 147 rapid games, nearly breaking even at a 44.9% win rate. Not the most popular opening at the club, but Maryan makes it work.
• Bishops Opening Berlin Defense – The shining star here, boasting a stellar 57.78% win rate in 45 rapid games. It’s clear Maryan enjoys a bit of Gothic fortress ambiance on the board.
• Sicilian Defense Bowdler Attack – Not your casual opening; Maryan has a 60% rapid win rate here, showing tactical fireworks and an aggressive mindset.
• Center Game Accepted Normal Variation in blitz with an amazing 75% win rate over 8 games. When speed counts, Maryan’s precision can be deadly.

A Digital Duelist

Over the years, Maryan has played close to 700 rapid games and over 180 blitz games, accumulating 404 wins in rapid and 94 in blitz. But it’s not all dominance—452 rapid losses and some tough matchups prove that this journey has its ups and downs, just like life. A notable streak was a 7-game winning run, quickly cooled off by a 9-game losing streak that probably involved some serious post-game analysis (or just a snack and reset).

Memorable Recent Battles

Notably, MorientesZL secured a dazzling victory against ViktorC88 in April 2025 using a classic Philidor Defense, winning by resignation after a tense endgame maneuver that left the opponent no choice but to tip over the king. But showdowns aren’t always perfect: just minutes after this win, Maryan faced a tough loss to PoHDarling via the Bishop's Opening, proving even the best have moments when the pawns just won’t cooperate.

Fun Facts

• Maryan's best time to play: exactly 1:00 AM. Night owls, beware!
• Win rates vary wildly by hour—hope you’re not late for your games at 5 AM (0% win rate there!).
• White pieces give Maryan a slight edge with a 47.2% win rate, while Black’s not too shabby either at 42.1%.
• Despite a long journey climbing ratings, Maryan stays humble and dogged, always ready for another round.

So whether you meet Maryan on the chessboard or online as MorientesZL, expect thrilling endgames, clever openings, and more than a sprinkle of resilience—and maybe a dad joke or two after the match.

“Chess is more than just a game; it’s a battle of wits, a test of patience, and occasionally, a quest for the perfect pawn structure... or at least not losing your queen too quickly.”