Натя

Meet Натя: The Chess Adventurer

Trading the battlefield for chessboard battles, Натя, also known by the alias dear11, is a player who treats every game like an epic saga—with some wins, some losses, and plenty of drama in between.

Rating Odyssey

In 2019, Натя's Blitz rating story read like a thrilling rollercoaster, soaring to a peak of 2497 in September—definitely not your average weekend player! Rapid games? A solid 1805 peak shows that patience and strategy are part of the Arsenal, too.

Playing Style & Preferences

Endgames are Натя’s favorite playground, appearing in nearly 78% of games, and the average game length reaching a marathon-like 70+ moves. This player doesn’t give up early, boasting a 0% early resignation rate and a comeback rate that would make Hollywood proud: nearly 89%.

White or Black? Натя has a slightly better run with the dark pieces, winning more than 35% of the time with Black, but the true magic seems to happen around 7 pm, when the win rate hits a perfect 100%. Must be something in the evening tea!

Favorite Openings

• Blitz: Diving deep into the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation, with a balanced win/loss record (about 44% wins), but the Kings Indian Attack variations offer a chance for surprises and comebacks.
• Rapid: The Kings Indian Defense Bayonet Attack and the Modern Benoni Defense seem to be Натя’s personal fiefdoms—with win rates of ~67% and an undefeated 100%, respectively. Bold moves, bold player!

Record & Rivalries

When Натя locks horns with ivpla, it’s chess as a chess should be—tough and tactical. Натя wins around 42% of these bouts, proving not all knights wear shining armor. Against dmitry_ponomarev, the going is a bit rougher with only about 7% wins, so maybe a good time to study that opponent’s signature move!

Recent Battles

The latest triumph? A nerve-wracking clash in the Sicilian Defense Taimanov Bastrikov Variation, where Натя clinched victory on time, proving that sometimes the clock is just as fierce an opponent as the pieces on the board.

As for recent losses, Натя graciously bowed out in a match also featuring the Sicilian Defense, reminding us all that even the bravest warriors can stumble — but they get right back to the fight!

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak: 6 games. One could say Натя got into a groove – or maybe just found a lucky hat.
• Longest losing streak: 8 games (ouch!). But each loss was a stepping stone towards a better comeback.
• Moves an average of 73 per win and isn’t afraid to grind out the long haul.
• Apparently unbeatable at 5 am and 7 pm — if only chess tournaments happened at those hours!

In short, Натя plays chess with the heart of a lion and the cunning of a fox. Whether outwitting opponents or racing against the clock, this player embodies the wild charm of chess grand adventures. Keep an eye on dear11 – the next brilliant move might be just a game away!