Hanna Bryla WIM

Hanna Bryla (aka Bryha)

Meet Hanna Bryla, a fierce contender on the 64 squares and proud holder of the Woman International Master title bestowed by FIDE. Not just your average chess enthusiast, Hanna brings a blend of grit and grace to the board, proving that strategy and style can coexist quite beautifully in one player.

Hanna's rapid rating peaked impressively at 2208 in early 2021, where she maintained an undefeated streak in rapid games—winning every one of her five best-played rapid encounters. A rapid-fire tactician, she loves the lively pace, and it shows in her perfect 100% win rate with the Top Secret opening in rapid chess. When it comes to blitz, Hanna's played over 30 games with almost an even split between wins and losses, a testament to the fierce battles fought at lightning speed. Her peak blitz rating soared to 2220, a clear sign she's always ready to think fast and strike faster.

Notably, Hanna boasts an exceptional comeback rate of 76%, turning seemingly lost battles into triumphant victories, much like a chessboard phoenix rising from the ashes. Her endgame prowess is no joke either—over three-quarters of her games reach a decisive endgame where she often outmaneuvers her opponents with patience and precision, averaging nearly 68 moves per victorious game.

Psychologically, Hanna has a slight tendency to tilt but shows her best form around 2 PM, so maybe she's just an early afternoon genius. Whether wielding the white pieces or the black, her win rates stay solid, with Blacks edging out a bit ahead at nearly 58%.

Opponents beware: Bryha has a knack for scoring a clean slate against some rivals while enjoying a more evenly matched struggle with others. She's undefeated against opponents like agata05 and woottjekk, and has an uncanny ability to force resignations, delivering checkmates with flair and timing. Her most recent wins feature crafty tactics in openings like the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and classical defenses, wrapping her foes up before they even notice.

Outside the board, Hanna probably enjoys strategizing daily life with the same intensity as a chess endgame, proving that being an International Master isn’t just a title—it's a lifestyle.

To see her in action, check out her latest victory where she gracefully outmaneuvered julialoszubin in a battle ending by resignation, or her dazzling checkmate against woojttekk.

Summary: Woman International Master, rapid perfectionist, blitz battler, comeback artist, and all-around chess aficionado. Hanna Bryla is not just playing the game—she's rewriting it.