Alina Halaburda - The Queen of Comebacks
Alina Halaburda, or as her opponents know her, AlinaHalaburda, is a chess player who delights in turning the tables. With a peak rapid rating of 1351 achieved back in November 2021 and a blitz best of 1209 in January 2024, she’s no stranger to the battlegrounds of the 64 squares.
Playing Style & Strengths
A master of endurance and tactical resilience, Alina boasts an impressive 73% comeback rate after losing material, proving that she plays better when the going gets tough. Her games are rarely short; expect on average 65 moves per win, showing her preference for deep, strategic battles rather than quick skirmishes. Not one to surrender easily, her early resignation rate is a modest 3.68%, meaning she fights hard before throwing in the towel.
Stats That Tell a Story
- Overall blitz record: 834 wins, 880 losses, 76 draws
- Rapid record: 3410 wins, 3816 losses, 279 draws
- Amazing endgame frequency at nearly 60%, showcasing a knack for navigating complex finish lines.
- Win Rates: Slightly better with White (46.61%) compared to Black (44.68%), but don’t count her out playing Black - she’s crafty!
Psychological Tidbits
Her tilt factor lingers at 12%, which means she’s human and loses focus sometimes — but hey, who doesn’t? She’s also most deadly in the wee hours around 1 AM, so if you want to dodge her wrath, maybe don’t challenge her right after midnight.
Memorable Moments
Alina’s recent victory was a thrilling live blitz game against cashlane7 where she maneuvered a painstaking 50-move endgame before crossing the finish line. The game saw brilliant positional sacrifices, a pawn promotion, and a final crescendo that left the audience breathless: Watch the victory here.
Fun Facts
- Even in blitz, she balances aggression with patience - an unusual combo akin to sipping espresso while slowly knitting a sweater.
- Her highest bullet rating is a quirky 268 — proving maybe bullet chess isn't her favorite dance floor.
- Faced masteryoda000 the most times (79 games), perhaps they have a saga going on the chessboard rivaling a Star Wars epic.
In the mix of wins and losses, Alina Halaburda embodies the spirit of chess: a blend of nerve, wit, and the power to keep fighting no matter what the scoreboard says. Watch out for her next move—you never know if she'll resign early (unlikely) or pull off a stunning comeback (almost guaranteed).
