Dilhara Ishini Wickramasinghe: Woman FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast
Meet Dilhara Ishini Wickramasinghe, a proud bearer of the Woman FIDE Master title — a badge earned by showcasing impressive skill and dedication to the royal game of chess. Known fondly online as Dilhara_Ishini, she has navigated the ranks of Blitz, Bullet, and Daily chess with a blend of tactical prowess and occasionally, a touch of graceful resignation (22.22% early resignation rate, because sometimes, it’s just better to go have a cup of tea).
Starting out with a Blitz rating in the modest 700s in 2012, Dilhara quickly scaled the heights to a peak Blitz rating of 1,335 by 2014. Bullet chess saw her hitting a max rating of 1,385 in 2013, proving she’s no stranger to making those split-second decisions — or occasionally, quick walk-aways from the board. Her Daily chess adventures may be fewer, but with a 100% win record, one could argue she saves her best moves for the long game.
With almost as many wins as losses in Blitz (41 wins to 40 losses) and a respectable tactical comeback rate of 74.47%, Dilhara proves she’s the player who doesn’t just give up when a piece goes missing — in fact, she wins 100% of games after losing a piece! Opponents beware: underdogs like kai44, hamed123321, and thisaldenuwan have felt the sting of her strategic strikes, as she maintains perfect win streaks against several challengers.
Her longest winning streak? A strong, confident 8-game run where strategy met stamina. But when not on a blazing hot streak, she’s known to keep it cool with an average game length pushing about 59 moves per win — endurance chess at its finest.
Dilhara’s playing hours vary widely, with highest win rates during those early morning or lunchtime clashes — apparently mornings after coffee are her sweet spot, boasting a 60% win rate at noon and a staggering 100% at 4:00 AM, showing dedication that borders on caffeine-fueled heroism. Her psychological resilience on the board is commendable with a tilt factor of just 7 — she might get a little miffed after a tough loss, but quickly bounces back.
For fans and foes alike, Dilhara Ishini Wickramasinghe exemplifies the spirit of chess: resilience, strategy, and a dash of unpredictability. From rapid-fire Bullet duels to carefully plotted Daily matches, she remains a formidable force on the board and a joy to follow — sometimes you win, sometimes you learn... and sometimes, you just run out of time.
