Biography
Mariano Sana is a titled chess player who earned the National Master title from National. A Blitz aficionado, he blends tactical sharpness with quick practical decisions, often turning time pressure into a tool rather than a burden.
Chess career and style
Mariano's rise through the national circuits is marked by consistent blitz results and a willingness to navigate chaotic positions with composure. His approach emphasizes fast evaluation, resourceful endgames, and the element of surprise that catches opponents off guard.
Preferred time control: Blitz. He favors a practical and sometimes daring style that rewards initiative in the shortest of battles.
Opening repertoire
In Blitz events, Mariano has built a flexible repertoire anchored by tested lines. Highlights include:
- Italian Game: Two Knights Defense — Games: 490; Wins: 235; Losses: 222; Draws: 33; WinRate: 47.96%
- Australian Defense — Games: 262; Wins: 119; Losses: 113; Draws: 30; WinRate: 45.42%
- Döry Defense — Games: 242; Wins: 105; Losses: 104; Draws: 33; WinRate: 43.39%
- Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack — Games: 237; Wins: 108; Losses: 116; Draws: 13; WinRate: 45.57%
- Scotch Game — Games: 214; Wins: 98; Losses: 103; Draws: 13; WinRate: 45.79%
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — Games: 182; Wins: 86; Losses: 79; Draws: 17; WinRate: 47.25%
- Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O — Games: 179; Wins: 94; Losses: 74; Draws: 11; WinRate: 52.51%
- QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 — Games: 178; Wins: 83; Losses: 72; Draws: 23; WinRate: 46.63%
- Ruy Lopez: Closed — Games: 178; Wins: 62; Losses: 90; Draws: 26; WinRate: 34.83%
- English Opening: Agincourt Defense — Games: 177; Wins: 80; Losses: 82; Draws: 15; WinRate: 45.20%
Career highlights and stats
Mariano maintains a long-running Blitz presence with a strong endgame feel and resilience under time pressure. Highlights include:
- Peak Blitz rating: 2259 (January 2025)
- Longest winning streak: 10 games
- Longest losing streak: 11 games
- Overall Blitz record: 4984 wins, 4726 losses, 931 draws
- Average game length in recent Blitz periods: around 75-78 moves
Current status
Mariano Sana continues competing on national circuits with the National Master title in hand and a passion for Blitz battles where speed and stubbornness collide in entertaining fashion.