Chatarina Ellen Smit - The CJ-Champion of Chess
Meet Chatarina Ellen Smit, lovingly known in the fast-moving chess circuits as CJ-Champion – a player whose style is as intriguing as her repertoire of openings.
Rating and Game Style
In 2025, Chatarina dazzled with a rapid rating peaking at 669, averaging a solid 578 after 232 rapid games. Her blitz and bullet ratings hover in the mid-200s and 300s, consistently challenging opponents across formats. Despite the pressure, she rarely early resigns (just 6.04%), proving she’s a fighter till the end, averaging about 47 moves per win – clearly not a sprint but a marathon strategist.
Opening Wizardry
Her secret? Literally her “Top Secret” opening dominates rapid play with a whopping 71% win rate across 150 games. She’s a big fan of the unconventional too—has a 100% win record using the King's Fianchetto Opening and the Bishop’s Opening in rapid rounds. Meanwhile, her Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation is a sneaky weapon, scoring solid victories despite fewer appearances.
Battles and Rivals
Chatarina has squared off with the formidable wakakamarappa nearly 170 times, maintaining a respectable 66% win rate — definitely not one to back down easily. Despite her dominance over many, she’s no stranger to losing some tough matches, keeping a healthy tilt factor of 7, proving even champions have their “off” days.
When to Catch Her at Her Best
If you want to catch Chatarina on a winning streak, look no further than Wednesdays and Saturdays, when her win rates soar above 65%. She’s also sharpest in the early evening hours around 5 PM and 7 PM, boasting win rates over 60% — the perfect time for opponents to stay extra vigilant.
The Comeback Queen
Never count her out! With a comeback rate close to 56% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, Chatarina embodies resilience. Opponents have learned the hard way that even when she’s down material, she’s up in spirit and execution.
Personality Check
Chatarina’s playing style combines cautious endgame play (frequent in nearly half her games) with a knack for psychological warfare – her rated vs casual win difference suggests she channels her inner gladiator most effectively when the stakes are high.
In Summary
Whether revealing her “Top Secret” openings or outlasting foes in long endgames, Chatarina Ellen Smit is a chess player who combines grit, guile, and a pinch of charm. So next time you meet her across the board, remember: she doesn’t just play chess, she lives it – and maybe, just maybe, laughs a little while setting traps.