Cinthya Carolina Muñoz Monroy
Woman FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast
Meet Cinthya Carolina Muñoz Monroy, simply known on the boards as ccm2, a chess maestro wielding the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master – which sounds fancy because it is. Cinthya’s journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of an epic saga, peppered with tactical brilliance, strategic wizardry, and the occasional knotty predicament that even Houdini would admire.
Since bursting into the scene in 2012, ccm2 has played thousands of bullet, blitz, and rapid games – faster than you can say "checkmate". Her bullet rating peaked at a blazing 2181 in October 2020, while her blitz adventures reached even higher at 2256 the year prior. Need more speed? Her rapid rating soared to an impressive 2331, proving she’s just as formidable in slower time controls.
With a fearless spirit, Cinthya maintains a win rate hovering around 51% in bullet and blitz, and a remarkable 70% in rapid – which suggests she thrives when there's time to really plot her moves. Her average winning games last around 59 moves, a testament to her endurance and strategic depth, though her losses tend to linger longer, maybe because she’s not ready to give up without a fight.
Her style? Well, she’s a queen in the endgame, with an endgame frequency of nearly 73%, and has a knack for comebacks, boasting an astounding 86.85% recovery rate after a losing position – a true phoenix rising from the ashes on the chessboard. But beware: she’s known for the early resignation (1.56%), which might mean she occasionally knows when to cut her losses and start plotting the next masterpiece.
Cinthya’s psychological game is intriguing too. Her "tilt factor" of 9 hints she’s human after all — losing might sting, but she bounces right back better and stronger. She’s most dangerous at dawn (8 AM to be precise), probably because that’s when the chess gods whisper their best secrets.
Opponents beware! She’s racked up the most wins against players like “computer4-impossible” (only 0% wins there, though), but more impressively, boasts a laundry list of near-perfect scores against a cavalcade of challengers, where losing is simply not an option.
Recent Highlights:
On November 6, 2020, ccm2 delivered a spectacular win with a sharp Giuoco Piano opening strategy, finally winning by resignation. Her style is assertive with an elegance that chess lovers adore – a solid combination of classical finesse and modern aggression.
Even when the chips fall against her (as seen in December 2020), Cinthya's resilience and hunger for improvement shine through, proving every loss is just a stepping stone towards future glory.
Whether she's blitzing through bullet games or grinding out a grinding rapid duel, Cinthya Carolina Muñoz Monroy is a player who embodies the beautiful madness of chess. So next time you sit across from ccm2, remember: she’s got brains, grit, and a dash of charm – the perfect recipe for a thrilling battle on the board!
Feedback for Cinthya Carolina Muñoz Monroy
Dear Cinthya,
You've demonstrated solid fundamentals and good tactical awareness in your recent games, especially noticeable in your most recent win with a clean and well-executed attack. Your ability to maintain pressure and capitalize on opportunities, such as in the Alapin Sicilian and Giuoco Piano openings, shows promising understanding of opening principles.
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: Your repertoire with 1.e4 c5 and 1.e4 e5 features common, well-studied lines where you develop harmoniously and take the initiative.
- Positional Play: You skillfully improve your piece placement and coordinate your attacks well, as in your offensive maneuvers which led to opponent resignations.
- Endgame Technique: You have shown patience and precision in endgame scenarios, converting small advantages confidently.
Areas to Improve
- Opening Consistency: Occasionally, some of your opening moves could be adjusted to reduce early weaknesses. For example, in certain Sicilian lines, watch out for premature pawn advances that may create targets for your opponent.
- Time Management: While you generally keep good time, there are moments where faster decision-making could help maintain pressure and avoid time trouble, especially in blitz or rapid formats.
- Defensive Awareness: In some losses, tactical oversights or missed defensive resources contributed to the outcome. Strengthening your calculation and double-checking threats can help minimize these errors.
Suggestions for Study
- Deepen Opening Knowledge: Study critical lines of your favorite openings, focusing on ideas behind moves rather than memorization. Understanding typical middlegame plans will enhance your ability to react confidently.
- Practice Tactical Exercises Regularly: This boosts your calculation accuracy and sharpness in spotting opponent threats and opportunities.
- Analyze Losses Thoroughly: Reviewing your lost games, like the Benko Gambit encounter on 2020.12.22, can reveal recurring patterns where improvements will yield big results.
Keep up the excellent work and dedication! Your current progress is encouraging, and with steady training in these areas, you'll see your rating and consistency continue to improve.
Wishing you success in your next games!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| sahel torres | 6W / 15L / 0D | View Games |
| ledans | 10W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| optimusme | 8W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| telemachus_wolf | 10W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| ryucaleb | 3W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2165 | |||
| 2020 | 2152 | 2046 | 2063 | |
| 2019 | 1853 | 2198 | 973 | |
| 2018 | 1933 | 2097 | ||
| 2017 | 1879 | 2008 | ||
| 2016 | 1862 | 2072 | ||
| 2015 | 1827 | 1954 | ||
| 2014 | 1659 | 1731 | ||
| 2013 | 1741 | 1813 | ||
| 2012 | 1555 | 1531 | 1118 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 1D | 116.0 |
| 2020 | 142W / 99L / 7D | 111W / 112L / 7D | 64.4 |
| 2019 | 218W / 175L / 9D | 188W / 201L / 6D | 64.3 |
| 2018 | 279W / 223L / 9D | 262W / 244L / 11D | 63.7 |
| 2017 | 202W / 176L / 7D | 189W / 174L / 15D | 65.3 |
| 2016 | 260W / 255L / 18D | 252W / 268L / 7D | 67.5 |
| 2015 | 65W / 35L / 2D | 51W / 49L / 1D | 64.3 |
| 2014 | 72W / 71L / 4D | 68W / 75L / 2D | 70.1 |
| 2013 | 184W / 151L / 8D | 181W / 163L / 5D | 65.9 |
| 2012 | 85W / 66L / 2D | 78W / 67L / 1D | 64.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 1000 | 515 | 467 | 18 | 51.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 230 | 118 | 106 | 6 | 51.3% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 196 | 109 | 85 | 2 | 55.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 176 | 102 | 68 | 6 | 58.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 156 | 83 | 69 | 4 | 53.2% |
| Scotch Game | 152 | 89 | 62 | 1 | 58.5% |
| Amar Gambit | 138 | 76 | 59 | 3 | 55.1% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 128 | 61 | 65 | 2 | 47.7% |
| Modern | 124 | 62 | 59 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 103 | 46 | 52 | 5 | 44.7% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Scotch Game | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benko Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 430 | 230 | 192 | 8 | 53.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 112 | 65 | 43 | 4 | 58.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 107 | 63 | 41 | 3 | 58.9% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit | 76 | 36 | 40 | 0 | 47.4% |
| Scotch Game | 55 | 34 | 20 | 1 | 61.8% |
| Benko Gambit | 54 | 32 | 22 | 0 | 59.3% |
| Alekhine Defense | 46 | 21 | 24 | 1 | 45.6% |
| Barnes Defense | 44 | 21 | 23 | 0 | 47.7% |
| Czech Defense | 40 | 18 | 22 | 0 | 45.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 40 | 19 | 20 | 1 | 47.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 0 |