Maria De Rosa WFM

Biography

Maria De Rosa is a Woman FIDE Master and a prominent chess streamer known for her sharp blitz instincts and approachable teaching style. Hailing from Italy, she treats every game as a live lesson and every audience as a collaborative club where ideas and jokes are welcome.

Titles and Streaming

Maria holds the title of Woman FIDE Master (WFM) from FIDE and actively shares her journey through streaming. Her channel blends fast-paced games with practical insights, delighting both seasoned players and curious newcomers.

Playing style and time controls

Her preferred time control is Blitz, where she thrives on rapid decision-making and dynamic, tactical battles. While Blitz is her playground, she consistently competes across Rapid and Daily formats, showcasing versatility and a love for fast, aggressive play.

Openings and repertoire

In Blitz and other fast formats, she enjoys a wide and aggressive repertoire. Notable choices include the Sicilian Defense and its lively families, the Amar Gambit, the Scandinavian Defense, and various Ruy Lopez lines. Her style favors active piece play, early initiative, and sharp tactical skirmishes.

• Sicilian Defense (multiple lines)
• Amar Gambit
• Scandinavian Defense
• Ruy Lopez: Berlin and related variations
• French Defense: Advance Variation

Career highlights

• Title: Woman FIDE Master (WFM) from FIDE.
• Blitz peak around 1970 on the rating scale, with a notable Daily peak near 2043.
• Long winning streak: 19 consecutive Blitz wins.
• Consistent Rapid results, with a Peak Rapid around 1303.

Community and presence

Outside the board, Maria builds community through her streams, sharing training ideas, game reviews, and a healthy dose of humor. She invites players of all levels to learn, compete, and enjoy the game together—one blazing move at a time.