Olga Karavaeva WIM

Olga Karavaeva (aka Andrakhanova)

Woman International Master - The Blitz Maestro

Olga Karavaeva, proudly holding the distinguished title of Woman International Master (WIM) from FIDE, is a force to be reckoned with on any chessboard. Known online as Andrakhanova, she combines elegance with sharp tactical awareness, proving time and again that quick thinking is her specialty—just check her peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2402 in May 2021!

Olga’s journey through the rapid-fire world of blitz and bullet is nothing short of thrilling—boasting over 1,300 wins in blitz alone with a respectable win rate nudging 52%. She’s equally comfortable in the bullet arena, hitting a peak rating of 2400, which tells you she’s lightning-fast with those mouse clicks and brain moves.

What makes Olga fascinating isn’t just her ratings but her tenacity and penchant for comebacks. With a remarkable comeback rate of 78%, she often turns near-defeat into glorious victory, leaving opponents scratching their heads. Early resignation against her happens rarely (just 2.38%), since she fights hard until the very end—as reflected in her thorough and cunning endgame play, where almost 80% of her games reach deep into the final phase.

When does Olga play best, you ask? According to her stats, late night sessions around 11 PM are prime time for her chess genius—probably fueled by a blend of coffee and a sprinkle of nocturnal magic. Her highest winning percentages sit at those late hours with over 78% success, making her a veritable “midnight blitz queen.”

Anecdote from the Trenches

During a recent fierce blitz battle, Olga showcased her strategic might by delivering an exquisite checkmate, demonstrating that sometimes patient positional play combined with sharp tactical vision is the recipe for success. Her games often feature cautious openings followed by explosive middlegame tactics—a subtle dance on 64 squares.

Olga catapults herself through the ranks with a cool psychological demeanor, though her tilt factor of 9 hints that even the best have their less-than-stellar moments—but who doesn’t? The beauty is she bounces back quickly, maintaining her focus and never losing sight of the goal: checkmate.

Whether it's bullet’s breakneck speed or rapid’s thoughtful pace, Olga Karavaeva is a dedicated and talented player whose games are as instructive as they are entertaining. Keep an eye on her – this blitz queen’s next brilliant move could be just a click away!

Fun fact: Her longest winning streak clocks in at a dazzling 23 games! Talk about a hot streak!