Salima Sakenova WFM

Salima Sakenova - Woman FIDE Master

Meet Salima Sakenova, known in chess circles as 4_ERG_Sakenova, a cunning strategist with the esteemed title of Woman FIDE Master. Salima's journey through the realm of chess is like a thrilling novel filled with unexpected twists – a true testament to resilience and determination.

With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2570 in 2025, Salima has dazzled opponents with swift, bold moves and a knack for tactical comebacks — boasting an impressive 88.9% comeback rate and winning every time after losing a piece! Whether it's rapid or blitz, Salima has shown a fierce fighting spirit, keeping average game lengths way past the 60-move mark, proving patience is a virtue.

Salima’s rapid play peaked in 2021 at a respectable 2111 rating, showcasing a contrasting style of thoughtful calculation and resilience. Their win rate peaks in the late afternoon and early evening hours, with a remarkable 100% win rate at 6 PM—because who knew that’s when the brain really kicks into gear?

Notably, Salima seems to harbor no fear of early resignations, opting instead to wrestle through complex endgames over 86% of the time. Opponents lucky enough to face Salima include "dumbunnyfish" and "anish_gandhi," both victims of her strategic prowess, receiving a perfect 100% defeat record.

Psychologically sharp with a manageable tilt factor of 6, Salima balances competitive intensity with a healthy mindset — although their rated games show a slightly tougher fight than casual matches by about 31% difference in wins. Always a tough competitor, Salima's passion and perseverance make her a player worth watching.

When it comes to openings, Salima loves the mystery of Top Secret strategies, chalking up solid win rates around 55% in rapid games. So if you see "4_ERG_Sakenova" at the board, brace yourself for a battle of wits that's part chess, part high-stakes espionage.