Aidana Madi - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Aidana Madi, also known by the chess alias aidannoo, a proud bearer of the title Woman FIDE Master. Don't let the humble rating numbers fool you; Aidana plays blitz chess with the flair of a chess ninja striking precisely at the perfect moment – usually around 16:00, their prime time to shine!
Born to rattle kings and queens, Aidana has demonstrated a rollercoaster journey on the 64 squares, peaking at a remarkable 2089 blitz rating as of May 2025. Known for an average win length of about 51 moves and an endgame frequency above 50%, Aidana’s style is something between strategic patience and tactical strikes—proof that good things come to those who don’t rush the checkmate.
Although sometimes caught in a losing streak (we all have our “oops” moments, right?), Aidana’s record boasts an unyielding 100% win rate against opponents like yexxforplay and sully012, turning certain rivals into mere pawns in their grand scheme. Meanwhile, others have managed to slip through the cracks, reminding us that chess is a game of endless surprises.
Openings? Aidana’s repertoire is as tricky as a ninja’s arsenal. The Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted and the mysteriously named Top Secret openings led to flawless victories, while the Caro Kann Defense varieties reveal that sometimes even titans have their kryptonite.
Their psychological stamina is admirable with a low tilt factor of 4 and a 60% comeback rate after setbacks—making Aidana a fighter who doesn’t just swipe pieces off the board but laughs in the face of adversity (internally, of course).
Highlights from Recent Battles
- Recent shining moment: Checkmating losageless in a brilliant game featuring the Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Accepted. The opponent resigned gracefully, probably already memorizing the defeat.
- A tough lesson: A hard-fought loss to invisible_s0ul with the Sicilian Defense Smith Morra Gambit Declined Push Variation Dubois Variation – a reminder that even masters must keep their eyes peeled.
Armed with wit, skill, and the infamous chess.com handle aidannoo, Aidana Madi continues to outfox, outfight, and outplay opponents in the chaotic world of blitz chess. Whether it's a victory by checkmate or a well-earned resignation, the chessboard is their stage and each piece dances to their cunning tune.
“Chess isn't always about winning every game, but about making your opponents wonder what just happened.” - Probably Aidana
Hi Aidana!
At-a-glance
- Peak blitz rating: 2222 (2025-07-15)
- Favourite openings: Smith-Morra Gambit (White), Caro-Kann & Sicilian Schemes (Black)
- Your play-time trends:
What’s working well ✅
- Tactical eyesight. In the win against Ivashentseva Dominika you spotted 22.Rxb7!! under 60 s, converting a pawn storm into a material win.
- Initiative in gambits. You frequently reach positions with rapid development and open lines – perfect for your style.
- Pressure management when ahead. Once you gain the upper hand you usually keep pieces active and avoid passive play.
Patterns to fix 🔧
- Time trouble. Three of your last five losses (vs Adriano Levano, Luis Fernández Siles, Khushal Moinzai) came from the clock, not the board. You average <3 s per move after move 25.
- Over-extension. Aggressive pawn pushes (e.g., 31.Rxh4? vs Rebeca Jiménez Fernández) leave your king and back rank loose.
- Endgame conversion. In the knight + pawn ending vs Moeinzai_khoshhal you resigned an objectively drawable position. Basic rook-pawn and knight-pawn technique will net free points.
- Benoni/Benko structures as Black. Pieces often drift to the edge (…Na6, …Nc5) without a clear plan; meanwhile White builds central pressure.
4-week micro-plan
| Focus | Method | Weekly Target |
|---|---|---|
| Clock discipline | Play 10 3|0 games starting with a 30 s deficit; aim to keep >15 s after move 20. | 100 rapid-fire moves |
| Endgame basics | Solve rook-vs-pawn and knight-pawn studies; then test vs engine. | 30 positions |
| Opening depth | Update Smith-Morra line after 8…Nge7 and prepare 8…g6; refresh Caro-Kann Advance (…c5 ideas). | 15 critical branches |
| Defensive technique | Play training games from –2 eval positions; practise “worst piece first”. | 3 sparring sets |
Replay a highlight
Ask yourself at every ply: “What did I stop my opponent from doing?”
[[Pgn|1.e4 c5 2.d4 cxd4 3.c3 dxc3 4.Nxc3 e6 5.Nf3 Nc6 6.Bc4 Bb4 7.O-O Nge7 8.e5 Bxc3 9.bxc3 a6 10.Qe2 b5 11.Bd3 Bb7 12.Bg5 h6 13.Bh4 g5 14.Bg3 Nd5 15.c4 bxc4 16.Bxc4 Nf4 17.Qd2 Nh5 18.Rab1 Qc7 19.Rfc1 Nxg3 20.hxg3 Rc8 21.Qe2 Qa5 22.Rxb7 Ke7 23.Rd1 Rhd8 24.Qd2]Quick tournament checklist
- First 10 moves: spend no more than 40 s total unless out of book.
- Opponent’s move time = your planning time (no “brain freeze” watching the screen).
- In scrambles follow the “CCT” rule: Checks → Captures → Threats.
Keep embracing your creative style, Aidana. Marry it with steadier clock use and sharper endgame technique, and a new personal best is around the corner. Good luck!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| arvids_andrejevs | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Ivashentseva Dominika | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| Rick GC | 0W / 2L / 0D | |
| daviamaral7 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| homoschaccus | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2156 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6W / 20L / 2D | 7W / 16L / 1D | 76.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 27.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 6 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Philidor Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 2 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 5 |