Ирина Канаева (aka ChessMissKiss)
Title: Woman FIDE Master
Known in the blitz chess circles as a fierce competitor with a knack for sneaky comebacks, Ирина Канаева is a player who turns every game into an exciting drama. With a blitz peak rating soaring to 2218 in 2020, she has shown remarkable resilience and tactical sharpness.
Career Highlights & Style
- Blitz player with an almost equal number of wins and losses — 131 wins to 130 losses, plus 7 draws. Chess battles are never dull here!
- 70%+ comeback success rate after losing a piece — if Ирина loses material, don't count her out. Her opponents do, often at their peril.
- Plays a long game: average of 69 moves in wins and nearly 76 in losses shows she’s in it for the long haul, meticulously crafting her victories or going down fighting.
- Prefers to fight in the endgame — 82.84% endgame frequency means she’s comfortable in the strategic trenches.
Psychological Edge
Her tilt factor is modest at 9, meaning she keeps her cool better than many in tense blitz moments. Yet her rated game performance is nearly 49% better than casual — clearly, when prizes are on the line, Ирина’s focus sharpens to a diamond-like edge.
Fun Facts & Records
- Longest winning streak: an impressive 12 games — imagine the momentum and confidence!
- Has perfect win records against a slew of opponents, showing that some players just can't crack her code.
- Wins 56.93% of games playing white and 40.46% with black — proving she's versatile, though clearly loves having the first move advantage.
- Most active years: 2019-2021, with a strong blitz rating consistently above 2000.
- Most “dangerous” hour to face her: 4 AM with 80% win rate — either she’s a chess vampire or just outplays sleepy opponents effortlessly!
In the world of blitz chess, Ирина Канаева is a formidable, clever, and tenacious fighter — a worthy Woman FIDE Master who turns every game into a story worth telling. Opponents beware: underestimating ChessMissKiss might be your last mistake!