Sophie Milliet - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Sophie Milliet, an International Master who dances gracefully across the 64 squares with tactical brilliance and a style that often leaves opponents wondering if they've stumbled into a magic show rather than a chessboard. Known online as chebi34, Sophie has proudly earned their FIDE IM title and proved time and again that resilience and creativity are the best weapons in their arsenal.
Blitz Wizardry & Lightning Reflexes
Sophie’s blitz games are a whirlwind of daring moves and calculated risks. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2537 in April 2020, their rapid-fire play exhibits deep endgame knowledge and an uncanny ability to survive even after losing a piece—boasting an impressive 86.42% comeback rate. Opponents better watch out when the clock starts ticking aggressively!
Bullet & Rapid – Speed Demon and Strategist
Whether it’s bullet or rapid, Sophie never fails to entertain. Reaching a peak bullet rating of 2311 and a rapid rating of 2472, they balance speed and precision like a chess ninja. Bonus fun fact: Sophie’s win rate at rapid is a staggering 62.5%, showing they’re equally adept when the pressure’s on but the pace is a bit more comfortable.
Style & Psychology
Known for a low early resignation rate (just 0.51%), Sophie battles until the bitter end and loves a long, strategic fight — the average winning game lasts about 71 moves! They're particularly feared for their endgame prowess where most players wave the white flag early. But not Sophie—this IM stays sharp, often turning the tables at the last moment.
Psychologically resilient, Sophie’s tilt factor is moderate (11), but their best time to wreak havoc on the chessboard is around 11PM, perfect for those midnight phone-a-friend sessions or caffeine-fueled blitz duels.
Notable Opponents & Records
Sophie has tangled with the same top opponents multiple times, including rivals like djavid1791 and wael526. Maintaining a solid 53-54% win rate even against players rated above them, Sophie’s competitive spirit shines through. With a longest winning streak of 13 games, this player knows how to keep the momentum going!
Recent Games Highlights
In an exciting recent victory, Sophie crushed lolated8 with a masterful Sicilian Canal Attack, showcasing aggressive piece play and tactical flair. Not every day you get to see such finesse, with Sophie decisively winning by resignation after 33 moves!
Closing Thoughts
Whether blitzing through opponents at feverish speeds or calmly outmaneuvering them in rapid games, Sophie Milliet stands out as a force to reckon with. For anyone wanting to learn the art of resilience, tactical recovery, and endgame mastery, Sophie’s games are a must-watch—after all, IM status isn’t given out lightly, and Sophie earns it with creativity and, just maybe, a pinch of chess wizardry magic.
Hi Sophie!
Below is a short, data-driven review of the themes that emerged from your latest blitz & rapid sessions on Chess.com (user: chebi34). Use it as a roadmap for the next training cycle.
What you’re doing well
- Dynamic pawn play – In many of your wins (e.g. vs lolated8 and Sabrina Vega), you create passed pawns early (the a-pawn sprint in 29.a5/30.a6/31.a7) and convert them confidently.
- Piece activity out of the opening – Whether playing the Anti-Sicilian (3.Bb5+) or the Taimanov as Black, your pieces hit good squares quickly, often forcing concessions before move 15.
- Tactical awareness – The combination 30.Ne6+!! in your second win shows sharp calculation and the courage to sacrifice material for initiative.
Recurring blind spots
- King-side dark-square weakness after f3/f4
In several losses (e.g. 24…h6 & 30…Qxg2 in your recent defeat vs Valeron87) the loosening of squares g3/f3 allowed counter-play. Try adding “king-safety check” to your pre-move routine any time you advance the f-pawn. - Handling central pawn breaks
In the lost Taimanov you underestimated 15…d5 and 16…Nxe4, giving Black a free central break. Review model games where the side with the space edge meets …d5 with tactical ideas like e4–e5 or a timely Zwischenzug. - Time management
Three of the listed losses were on time with clearly playable positions. Your average remaining clock in won games is 12–30 seconds higher than in lost games (see ). Short-term fix: aim to reach move 20 with ≥60 % of your starting time.
Opening-specific notes
| Line | Score | Action Item |
|---|---|---|
| Sicilian (Anti-Sveshnikov 3.Bb5+) | 4 / 5 | Keep; preparation looks solid. |
| Taimanov …e6 & …Nc6 | 2 / 4 | Revisit plans vs 6.Bf4 & the f2–f4 system; consider switching to …Qb6 ideas. |
| English / 1.Nf3 g3-setups | 3 / 3 | Excellent; continue using the …b6/…g6 double-fianchetto. |
| Four Knights with 4.g3 | 0 / 2 | Study the critical position after 6…Nxf3+; engines suggest 8…Bb4+ instead of …e4. |
Concrete exercise (15 minutes)
Take the critical moment from your last loss (diagram after 15.f4 d5 16.fxe5 Nxe4) and play it vs an engine set to 2300 until you consistently equalise as White. Focus on:
- Finding the most forcing reply to …d5 before it appears.
- Keeping pieces coordinated once the center opens.
Stats snapshot
Peak blitz rating: 2537 (2020-04-28)
Best hourly performance: 21 – 23 UTC (see
Next steps
- Add 10 minutes of endgame drills to each session – many endings were reached with extra pawns but unfinished.
- Play at least five 5 + 5 games weekly to practise time conversion.
- Prepare one new idea in the Taimanov so opponents cannot rely on the …d5 break.
Keep up the great work, Sophie! Your attacking flair is already GM-level; rounding out the defensive and time-management aspects will push you to the next rating band.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Djavid Aslanov | 7W / 12L / 1D | View Games |
| wael526 | 8W / 10L / 2D | View Games |
| nebon n | 10W / 6L / 1D | View Games |
| calmcrush | 11W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| jghlim | 9W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2311 | 2403 | 2472 | |
| 2019 | 2161 | 2382 | ||
| 2018 | 2284 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 318W / 218L / 34D | 295W / 227L / 55D | 78.1 |
| 2019 | 405W / 280L / 32D | 369W / 316L / 33D | 76.6 |
| 2018 | 116W / 69L / 18D | 111W / 76L / 14D | 76.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 96 | 51 | 42 | 3 | 53.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 91 | 56 | 30 | 5 | 61.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 89 | 46 | 36 | 7 | 51.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 77 | 42 | 32 | 3 | 54.5% |
| Sicilian Defense | 72 | 37 | 26 | 9 | 51.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 71 | 46 | 21 | 4 | 64.8% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 70 | 37 | 32 | 1 | 52.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 66 | 35 | 29 | 2 | 53.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation, Haag Gambit | 64 | 35 | 24 | 5 | 54.7% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 58 | 32 | 22 | 4 | 55.2% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 37 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 54.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 35 | 19 | 15 | 1 | 54.3% |
| Modern | 26 | 12 | 13 | 1 | 46.1% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 26 | 14 | 12 | 0 | 53.9% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 25 | 17 | 8 | 0 | 68.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 19 | 11 | 8 | 0 | 57.9% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 16 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 31.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 15 | 4 | 9 | 2 | 26.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 15 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 53.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 14 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 57.1% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 0 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |