Overview
Charlotte Sanati (also known online as Azizanaa) is a Woman FIDE Master and a lively chess streamer who prefers Rapid games — think thoughtful fireworks, not frantic bullet panic. Charlotte rose quickly through online play to become one of the most consistent Rapid performers, peaking at 2112 (2025-11-30) and often showing a deep feel for middlegame plans and tactical shots.
- Title: Woman FIDE Master (WFM)
- Online persona: streamer and community builder
- Preferred time control: Rapid — the sweet spot for strategy and showmanship
Playing Style & Notable Strengths
Charlotte plays long, thematic games — she averages over 65 moves per game — and is known for converting small advantages into full points. Her endgame frequency is high, and she has a knack for tactical comebacks: when down material she still manages to win about 68% of the time after losing a piece.
- Avg moves per decisive game: ~65
- Endgame frequency: high (71.6%) — expect maneuvering and patient pressure
- Comeback rate and tactical resilience: strong (Win rate after losing a piece ≈ 68%)
- Fun quirk: best time of day to play reported as "00:00" — midnight masterpieces or sleep-deprived brilliance?
Favorite Openings & Signature Lines
Charlotte's repertoire mixes sharp Sicilian play with flexible QGD and a fondness for offbeat systems that punish sloppy opponents. On Rapid she posts impressive win rates in several concrete lines.
- Top Rapid lines: Sicilian Defense (excellent results), King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation, QGA setups, London System: Poisoned Pawn, and the QGD: 3.Nc3 lines.
- Notable opening success: QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 (Rapid win rate above 85% in recorded play)
- Versatile player: enjoys both sharp pawn sacrifices and quiet strategic maneuvers (expect surprises like the Amar Gambit or the Amazon Attack)
Streaming, Personality & Community
On stream Charlotte blends instructive commentary with humor — she celebrates wins with theatrical flair and treats losses like a researcher treating a failed experiment. The channel is welcoming, with focus on education, opening ideas, and live Q&A.
- Streamer style: educational, playful, and community-forward
- Content: live Rapid games, opening workshops, and postgame analysis
- Community vibe: inclusive — viewers often call her games "rollercoaster-friendly"
Notable Records & Opponents
Charlotte has an eye for consistency. Her longest winning streak reached 27 games, and she currently rides a short 3-game winning streak. She has dominant records against several regulars in her pool of opponents.
- Longest winning streak: 27 games
- Longest losing streak: 10 games (handled with grace and a meme or two)
- Top head-to-heads:
- Philip Soo — an astonishing +133 / -4 / =2 record
- ryankf5 — 69–55–9
- knightlyneil — 115–3–1
- normann85 — perfect recorded wins in the sample (77–0–1)
Sample Game
Here’s a short, illustrative Rapid-style opening sequence Charlotte might stream — a classical Ruy/Spanish-ish vibe that often leads to long strategic battles:
- Replayable snippet:
Analytics Snapshot
Charlotte's Rapid graph tells the story of a player who leveled up quickly and found a comfort zone at higher performance — a great sign for viewers who want to learn practical improvement and opening choices.
- Performance chart:
- Strength-adjusted win rates: Rapid is her strongest category (around 0.50 adjusted), with solid Blitz and Bullet results too.
Closing Note
If you enjoy clear explanations, energetic commentary, and a player who experiments with both mainstream and spicy openings, Charlotte Sanati (Azizanaa) is a streamer and WFM worth following. Tune in for Rapid battles, opening insights, and the occasional midnight brilliance.