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Chicquitita WFM

Playing Since: 2020-04-20 (Inactive)

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Daily: 2004
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 1853
21W / 12L / 3D
Blitz: 1953
8W / 6L / 1D
Bullet: 1804
44W / 44L / 4D

Chicquitita: The Woman FIDE Master with a Taste for Tactical Drama

Chicquitita is not your average chess player—holding the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master, they’ve earned their spot in the kingdom of queens, knights, and cunning tactics. Known for a playing style that mixes strategic endurance with sudden tactical fireworks, Chicquitita’s games often look like an intense thriller rather than a quiet stroll through the endgame.

Rating Journey & Style

Starting around a spirited 1540 rating in Bullet back in 2020, Chicquitita punched their way steadily upwards, peaking at an impressive 1983 in Bullet by late 2023. In Blitz, Chicquitita once soared to a stellar 2100 — a rating that many players dream about but few actually touch. Rapid and Daily performances have also seen peaks above 2000, showcasing versatility across all time controls.

Patient yet aggressive, Chicquitita loves a long dance on the board, averaging about 73 moves per win in Bullet games, proving they’re not afraid to grind it out for victory. Endgames are their playground, with a high frequency of engagement, and their quick strategic resignations (just under 2%) show a pragmatic mind that knows when to cut losses—and move on to the next battle.

Strengths and Quirks

  • Comeback Kid: With an 84% comeback rate after falling behind, Chicquitita embodies resilience and rose-from-the-ashes spirit.
  • Tactical Awareness: Winning more than a third of games even after losing material highlights a sharp eye for turning tables.
  • Peak Playing Time: Early risers rejoice! The optimal hour for Chicquitita’s brilliance is at 8 AM, where they boast perfect 100% win rate for their rare games.
  • Opening Secrets: They’ve played an impressive 443 Bullet games from a "Top Secret" opening repertoire, showing loyalty—and a healthy dose of mystery—to their favorite lines.

Memorable Match Highlights

Chicquitita’s recent triumphs are a treat for chess fans. One stunning Bullet victory in April 2025 ended with a dramatic checkmate after a fierce English Opening battle, where they sacrificed knights and pawns in a mesmerizing display of precision. Despite a few setbacks, such as a tough loss by resignation shortly after, Chicquitita never fails to bounce back with grace and determination.

Fun Facts & Rivalries

Among the myriad opponents, chackiechan and bulletgame7654321 appear frequently on Chicquitita’s board, with quirky win rates that suggest some serious rivalries. Against slenderxender, Chicquitita holds a solid 60% win rate—clearly a nemesis-frenemy type of matchup.

Despite the occasional tilt (happens to the best of us with a Tilt Factor of 12), Chicquitita stays focused and competitive across all days of the week, especially shining on Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Closing Gambit

Whether it’s blitzing with unexpected sacrifices, patiently crafting endgame wins, or charming their opponents with signature English Opening moves, Chicquitita’s chess journey is all about passion, perseverance, and a pinch of playful madness. Keep an eye on this Woman FIDE Master—they’re destined to checkmate expectations!


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Feedback for Chicquitita

Great job on your recent games! Your attacking play and tactical awareness have clearly helped you secure several wins, especially notable in your precise checkmates and dynamic piece activity. Here are some detailed observations and suggestions to continue improving:

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You consistently use sound openings like the English Opening with a good understanding of development and control of the center. Your choice of openings suits your style well. Keep reinforcing these lines to deepen your familiarity.
  • Tactical Sharpness: In your wins, you showcased sharp tactics, including discovered attacks and forcing moves that led to decisive advantages. Your ability to find checkmate patterns is impressive.
  • Piece Coordination: Your pieces often work well together, especially in the middlegame and attack phases. Moves like Qd5+ and timely rook lifts (e.g. Rh4+) demonstrate good strategic planning in attacking the king.

Areas to Improve

  • Handling Pressure in Defense: In some losses, you faced challenges when dealing with strong central or kingside attacks from your opponent. Focus on recognizing opponent’s threats early and improving defensive resources.
  • Time Management: There were a few games where you lost on time or finished quickly in complex positions. Try to balance your clock usage—spending enough time in critical moments to find the best moves while maintaining steady time pressure.
  • Middlegame Planning: Occasionally, moves could be improved by deeper strategic thinking, especially regarding pawn breaks and piece exchanges. For example, consider long-term weaknesses and better square control before committing to plans.

Next Steps

  • Analyze your losses in detail by reviewing critical moments; this will help you spot common mistakes or blind spots.
  • Practice tactical puzzles daily to maintain and grow your sharpness—this clearly serves you well!
  • Study typical plans in your favored openings, such as the English Opening, to improve positional understanding.
  • Work on your endgame technique to convert advantages more reliably and avoid blunders in equal or slightly worse positions.

Keep up the hard work, Chicquitita! Your current trajectory is very promising, and with focused study, your rating and results will continue to improve.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
ChackieChan 13W / 16L / 0D
BulletGame7654321 6W / 13L / 1D
averagetraxlerenjoyer 6W / 9L / 1D
N0miyaa 2W / 11L / 0D
jasko78 4W / 6L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1804 1953
2024 1804 1500 2004
2023 1807 1953
2021 1853
2020 1758 1953 1781
Rating by Year2020202120232024202519531500YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2W / 2L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 73.5
2024 53W / 80L / 10D 43W / 92L / 5D 67.4
2023 38W / 50L / 3D 40W / 56L / 3D 66.8
2021 0W / 1L / 1D 0W / 2L / 0D 81.8
2020 17W / 8L / 2D 16W / 10L / 1D 82.3

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 38 14 22 2 36.8%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 30 9 21 0 30.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 27 14 12 1 51.9%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 24 14 9 1 58.3%
English Opening 17 6 10 1 35.3%
Amazon Attack 15 8 7 0 53.3%
Australian Defense 15 7 6 2 46.7%
Döry Defense 12 3 9 0 25.0%
English Opening: Anglo-Grünfeld Defense 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 10 3 7 0 30.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 2 0 1 1 0.0%
Benko Gambit 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Czech Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
English Opening: King's English Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 1
Losing 12 0