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Arina Kiseleva WCM

Ariadna_Atreides Since 2017 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟♟♟
40.5%- 52.2%- 7.3%
Bullet 1998
156W 130L 18D
Blitz 2292
1253W 1725L 239D
Rapid 1869
34W 4L 3D
Daily 1376
1W 0L 0D

Biography

Arina Kiseleva is a titled chess player who earned the Woman Candidate Master (WCM) title from FIDE. Renowned for curiosity, resilience, and a touch of humor at the board, she navigates games with a calm, practical style. Her preferred time control is Rapid, and she enjoys testing ideas across fast formats as well as deep strategic battles. For a quick peek at her profile, you can view arinakiseleva, and you can glance at a chart of her Blitz progress

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Career Highlights

  • FIDE Woman Candidate Master title holder.
  • Peak Blitz strength highlighted by a top rating of 2341 (2025-03-11).
  • Active across multiple time controls, with Rapid as her preferred format.
  • Openings she enjoys in Blitz include the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation ([[Link|opening|London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation]]) and the Döry Defense family, reflecting a versatile repertoire.

Playing Style

Arina blends solid, flexible setups with tenacious endgame play. She studies deeply yet keeps a practical, adaptable approach, often turning tight positions into dynamic, fighting games. Her calm demeanor and sense of humor help her stay fearless at the board, even in the face of complex opposition.

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