Becca Lampman WCM

Becca Lampman (Blampman)

Woman Candidate Master - FIDE

Becca Lampman, also known by the username Blampman, is an accomplished and titled chess player recognized as a Woman Candidate Master by FIDE. With a strategic mind sharper than a knight’s fork and a track record that would make even Magnus Carlsen nod in respect, Becca's chess journey is nothing short of inspiring.

Starting from humble beginnings with a blitz rating around 1350 in 2013, Becca swiftly climbed the ranks, hitting a peak blitz rating of 2533 in late 2024. Known for a relentless playing style and a tactical awareness that boasts a comeback rate of over 82% when down material, Becca strikes the board with unyielding focus.

Becca’s favorite opening family in blitz is the intriguingly mysterious "Top Secret" — perhaps because some secrets are best kept on the board! Dominating opponents with a win rate surpassing 52% in blitz games, Becca also dabbles effectively in daily, rapid, and bullet formats, reaching peak ratings of 1935, 2311, and 2457 respectively.

Known among peers for a patient and strategic approach, Becca’s games often extend to long battles, averaging about 74 moves per victory. Endgames are where the magic happens, with Becca entering the vanguard nearly three-quarters of the time. The psychological resilience is notable too, with a tilt factor of just 13 — proving that losing a queen doesn’t mean losing the mind.

Becca has faced a wide array of opponents, holding impressive win rates (including 62.42% against “stevenwitt” and a perfect score against multiple challengers). Matches are often won by resignation, confirming Becca's knack for applying deadly pressure until opponents fold like a hastily sacrificed pawn.

Playing Style & Fun Facts

• Master of the "Early Resignation": only resigns about 3.6% of losses — showing true fighter spirit.
• Enjoys grinding out endgames with a wisdom of a seasoned grandmaster.
• Best time to catch Becca playing their best: around 11:00 AM — so set your alarms if you want a challenge!
• Average moves per loss hover around 62, indicating hard-fought battles even in defeat.
• Current winning streak? Always ready to build it bigger — most impressive streak stands at 27 wins flawless!

Recent Highlights

Becca's recent victories include a compelling daily game where Blampman triumphed with the English Opening, ending with the opponent resigning after a well-executed positional squeeze. In live blitz action, Becca's nimble and precise moves led to clutch victories on the clock, showcasing nerves of steel against high-rated opponents.

Just a quick note for the chess community: back rank mates beware, because Becca is on the hunt to turn your castle into rubble!

Becca Lampman—definitely a name to remember, whether you’re a challenger or a fan!