Nguyen Thi Mai Hung (ntmh281) - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Born with a chessboard in her hands (or so legend says), Nguyen Thi Mai Hung has proudly earned the illustrious title of Woman Grandmaster from FIDE. Known for her razor-sharp tactical awareness and a penchant for cunning bullet games, she dances through the chaos of rapid-fire positions with the grace of a ballet dancer - except her slippers are chess shoes, and her stage is 64 squares.
Starting her recorded blitz and bullet adventures back in 2015, ntmh281 quickly rose through the ranks, smashing through rating barriers like a bishop slicing through pawns. Her peak ratings are impressive: a blistering 2479 in Bullet (September 2024), a stunning 2538 in Blitz (June 2024), and a solid 2337 in Rapid (October 2020). Oh, and in Daily chess? Let’s just say her peak at 1582 shows she doesn’t only move fast but thinks deep.
With more than 8,000 bullet games played, she’s a veteran of the speed chess battlefield – winning over 3,800 and engaging in fierce battles with both friends and foes. Her favorite opening in bullet? The mysterious “Top Secret” (and no, we won’t reveal its secrets), boasting a respectable 46% win rate, alongside favorite classics like the Queens Pawn Opening - Zukertort Variation with an impressive 83% win rate in bullet.
When not blitzing tactically or playing rapid marathons, Nguyen is known for her psychological finesse: she recovers in style with a comeback rate near 83% and holds a low tilt factor of 37, which means she stays cool under pressure – even when time scrambles the brain, 11 pm sharp is when she truly shines, with a 73% win rate at the 23rd hour.
Despite occasionally suffering a rough patch (her longest losing streak hit a humbling 37 games), she bounces back with average wins lasting nearly 76 moves - clearly taking her time to outwit and outmaneuver opponents in the endgame dance. Her games are proof that patience, precision, and a little cheeky flair make the perfect recipe.
Fun fact: Her most recent victory (May 2025) ended with a spectacular checkmate in just 46 moves, showcasing her ability to grind down even the toughest adversaries and seal the deal decisively. To see the full brilliance of her handiwork, check out the game link – it’s a masterclass in strategic persistence and timely aggression.
Opponents beware: Nguyen Thi Mai Hung might look serene off the board, but at it, she’s a relentless force with a chess mind that’s been finely tuned to seize victory, whether it’s bullet or blitz. Her style is a delightful mix of sharp attacks, dogged defense, and that enigmatic “top secret” ingredient. Watch this space – she’s definitely a chess star on the rise (or already at the top)!