Marina Korneva IM

Marina Korneva - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Marina Korneva, a fierce International Master recognized by FIDE—a title that boldly states, "I know my knights from my bishops!" With a blitz peak rating soaring up to an impressive 2548 in early 2025, Marina has blitzed through opponents with a tactical awareness sharp enough to make even the Queen jealous.

Starting modestly around 1500 in early 2019, Marina's blitz rating skyrocketed like a well-placed rook swooping in for a decisive check. Known for a winning streak of 13 games and an overall commanding blitz win rate of over 55%, she proves daily that rapid decision-making is her jam. And let's not forget her excellent comeback skills—bouncing back from losing material more than 83% of the time because Marina simply does not quit.

She’s not just quick on her feet; her endgame prowess shines with an 86% frequency of engaging in those thrilling battlefield finales, making every pawn push and king maneuver count. Marina’s average winning games span about 75 moves, so when she’s playing, you get a full epic saga on the board rather than a quick storm in a teacup.

Playing white? She claims victory in more than 60% of matches. Playing black? She still commands respect with over 50% wins. However, don't expect many early surrenders — her early resignation rate hovers below 0.4%, proving Marina battles even in the trickiest spots.

Fun fact: She’s a morning warrior, performing best at 10:00 AM, when her win rate peaks above 77%. Maybe it’s the coffee, or maybe the chessboard is just more welcoming at that hour!

Among many opponents, Marina has some fascinating rivalries — she crushed "djano" completely with 100% wins, while "ulf55" managed to win 40% against her, making their duels legendary in their circles.

Recent Battles

In her most recent Chess960 escapades, playing under the username Root_M5, Marina demonstrated clinical precision. One of her latest victories was sealed by resignation against a 1971-rated adversary, showcasing her enduring ability to maintain pressure until opponents throw in the towel.

Of course, like every chess warrior, Marina experiences the bittersweet taste of loss sometimes — but her resilience and tactical brain ensure these setbacks are short-lived and packed with lessons for the next thrilling match.

In summary: Marina Korneva is not just an International Master; she’s a strategic storm, a positional tactician, and a relentless competitor. Whether it’s blitz or rapid, she commands the board with grace and grit, proving time and again why the world of chess respects her keen mind and fighting spirit — plus, she might just beat you while you’re still deciding if that coffee is cold or hot.