Bhagyashree Patil, Woman FIDE Master (WFM)
Bhagyashree Patil, also known in some circles as BlackWidow515, is no ordinary chess player—she is a Woman FIDE Master, a title that many players only dream of acquiring. Her journey through the 64 squares has been one of ups, downs, and plenty of tactical fireworks that make her games must-watch theater.
Rating and Performance Journey
Starting with a bullet rating modestly nestled around 1385 in 2019, Bhagyashree's rapid rise saw her maximum bullet rating soar past 2500 in 2021—a number that hints at near-mythical speed and precision when the clock is ticking mercilessly. Even if you blink, you might miss a move!
Her blitz and rapid performances are equally impressive, with peak blitz ratings above 2400 and rapid ratings creeping near 2300, showing her versatility across multiple chess formats. Interestingly, her daily chess rating, usually associated with slower, more ponderous play, shows she can also hold her nerves when time is generous.
Playing Style
Don’t be fooled by Bhagyashree’s calm exterior—her psychological strategies are subtle and powerful. With an astounding 92% comeback rate and a nearly perfect 99.9% win rate after losing a piece, she turns disasters into triumphs like a chess Houdini. Opponents beware: resigning early might not be your smartest option, as her early resignation rate is less than 1%, proving she fights hard till the end.
Her average games last around 76 moves, indicating that she enjoys those dramatic, winding duels that test stamina and wits over many exchanges. Her win rate with White is slightly higher (53%) than with Black (49%), but either way, she’s tough to crack.
Personality Highlights
Bhagyashree’s tilt factor—a measure of how often she might get frustrated—is a manageable 21, showing she blends passion with resilience. She’s got a knack for waking up at peculiar hours with a 72.7% win rate at 1 AM and a perfect 100% win rate at 11 PM on some days, perhaps proving that the late-night chess grind pays off.
With over 7,600 bullet games played using top secret openings (and winning more than half of them), her opponents never quite know what’s coming. Possibly she even invented some openings with code names like “Mystery Gambit #42.”
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: A solid 19 games—enough to make any chess player giggle while plotting their revenge.
- Faced many opponents multiple times, holding particularly impressive win rates against users like jockey-pullmum (100%) and mostserenemajesty (also 100%).
- Makes the bullet format look less like a nervous scramble and more like a choreographed dance.
In summary, Bhagyashree Patil is a fierce competitor and a brilliant tactical mind wrapped in the guise of sheer fun and dedication. Whether you catch her blitz, rapid, bullet, or daily games, expect nothing less than a thrilling showcase of chess mastery—and maybe a witty comment or two along the way.