Ana Barbara Sierra Cartaya – Woman FIDE Master & Blitz Maestro
Meet Ana Barbara Sierra Cartaya, also known in the digital battlegrounds as Anachess2182. A Woman FIDE Master, Ana Barbara is the kind of chess player who doesn't just move pieces—she commands the board with a tactical flair that makes even the toughest opponents sweat.
Specializing in blitz chess, Ana’s lightning-fast instincts have earned her a peak blitz rating of 2143 back in 2020, among 33 games where she clinched an impressive 63.6% win rate. Her victories often come after a grueling average of about 71 moves, suggesting a battle of wits that lasts well into the afternoon and evening hours. Speaking of timing, Ana shines brightest on Sunday and at 7-8pm, where her win rate soars to a perfect 100%. Apparently, she's the queen of prime time chess!
Notably, she boasts an 80.95% comeback rate and a flawless record when playing with a material disadvantage—showing that Ana Barbara doesn't just survive tricky positions; she thrives in them. Endgames are her playground, featuring in over 80% of her games, and with a black win rate of 75%, she turns the tables on those who underestimate the dark pieces.
Her rivalries paint a vivid picture of fierce competition: undefeated against opponents like msakalli and einguter but still chasing that elusive win against markoradoman. Ana's streakiest moment? A four-game winning spree, though her most recent games haven’t quite reached the same heights—proving even chess queens have their off days.
With an early resignation rate of zero, Ana sticks it out to the bitter end—never throwing in the towel too soon. Her modest tilt factor of 2 hints at a calm demeanor, or perhaps sheer stubbornness when the pressure rises.
Whether she's outmaneuvering foes or delighting fans with her chess prowess, Ana Barbara Sierra Cartaya reminds us why the game is not just about kings and queens, but about heart, strategy, and a hint of magic.
Hi Ana Barbara! 🎯 Key take-aways from your recent games
What you are already doing well
- Consistent opening repertoire: with Black you clearly feel at home in the Pirc / Modern structures. Your piece placement in the win against msakalli shows you understand typical manoeuvres such as …Na6–c5, …c6 and …f5.
- Sharp tactical eye: the 17.Ne6+ knockout versus einguter was found in just a few seconds. That’s world-class “tactics radar”.
- Fighting spirit: you keep games alive, even in worse positions, and often win on the clock. This attitude will serve you well once combined with better time management.
Biggest improvement themes
1️⃣ Time management
Three of the five most recent losses (e.g. vs Paulis888 and camilaavelino) were purely on time in roughly equal positions.
- Adopt a move-pair budget: aim to be above 1 min by move 20 and >20 s by move 35.
- When the position is quiet, “bank” time by playing sensible moves quickly.
2️⃣ End-game conversion
You reached a winning rook ending versus msakalli but needed your opponent’s flag to fall. A quicker technical plan was:
- Study fundamental rook endings (Lucena & Philidor) 10 min/day.
- Play an engine “defence trainer”: win the same end-game against a computer set to “best play”.
3️⃣ Pawn-break evaluation in the Pirc
In several defeats the break …c5 (or …e5) was delayed and you became cramped. In the loss to markoradoman (Panov vs Caro-Kann) the same passivity let White’s queenside pawns advance.
- Remember the rule of thumb: “In the Pirc, either strike with …c5 or …e5 before move 10, or be 100 % sure why you’re not.”
- Analyse the diagram position after 9…Bd7 (game vs MarkoRadoman) and add candidate breaks with an engine – you’ll see …e5 was already safe.
4️⃣ Over-reliance on the f-pawn thrust
With White you often push f4/f5 early (games vs Triorchid, ProfCalculus). This creates attacking chances but also permanent weaknesses on e3 & g3.
- Before pushing the f-pawn, ask: “What piece replaces its defensive job?” If none, postpone the push.
- Add the flexible 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 (Ruy Lopez) to your repertoire – you’ll learn slower, piece-based pressure.
Quick-win training plan (4 weeks)
- Daily tactics: 20 puzzles, all rated >2200.
- End-game drill: alternate Lucena & Philidor positions until you can win or hold in <60 s.
- Opening focus: Play 10 games with the sole goal of achieving …c5/e5 in the Pirc before move 10; review with engine.
- Time-handicap games: give yourself 2 min vs 3 min opponents. Objective: finish with >10 s every game.
Your numbers at a glance
Peak rating: 2143 (2020-06-07)
How performance varies during the day & week:
Final encouragement
You’re already hovering around the 2100-2200 blitz mark. Cleaning up clock usage and basic end-game technique alone is worth +100 elo. Stick to the plan and I expect a new personal best within the next 50 games.
Good luck, have fun, and feel free to share any game you’d like deeper analysis on!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| franco7779 | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| Kazal Paul | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| samurai8 | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| triorchid | 1W / 1L / 0D | |
| markoradoman | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2121 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9W / 6L / 2D | 12W / 4L / 0D | 76.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Czech Defense | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scotch Game | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 4 | 0 |
| Losing | 2 | 1 |