Tatyana V. Shuvatkina: Woman FIDE Master & Stealth Chess Maestro
Known in the chess world as dohtem16, Tatyana V. Shuvatkina holds the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master. Her chess career may seem like a secret mission—literally—because her opening repertoire is famously labeled "Top Secret," boasting an impressive 83% win rate in blitz and a flawless 100% in bullet games. Talk about hiding your moves in plain sight!
With an unbeaten blitz record of 5 wins and 1 draw out of 6 games, and an immaculate 4 wins in as many bullet matches, Tatyana proves she's a force to be reckoned with on lightning-fast time controls. Starting from a modest rating of 1564 in 2019, she soared to a peak blitz rating of 2050, leaving opponents stunned and scrambling to keep up.
Her longest winning streak? An impressive 7 games. Currently, she’s on a 2-game hot streak, and given her tactical prowess, don’t bet against that streak growing.
Every day and hour seems to be prime time for Tatyana — from early morning sharp 6 AM victories to late-night showdowns at 1 AM, she conquers all. Perhaps chess is her caffeine substitute, delivering 100% win rates on Thursdays, Saturdays, and even the more mundane Mondays.
One of her standout qualities is her resilient mentality: zero tilt, a comeback rate near 89%, and a perfect win rate after losing a piece. In other words, when things look bleak, Tatyana just smiles, plots a sneaky counterattack, and flips the board metaphorically.
Her style? Patient, endgame-centric, with an average of nearly 78 moves per win—chess games aren’t sprints but marathons where she outlasts her opponents. White pieces in her hands are deadly (100% win rate), but even with Black, she’s an 80% victor.
Facing opponents like komodo1, abilío_jose, serdaree, and heglar, Tatyana has dominated with a near-perfect record, only a single opponent (aaa12354) managing to spoil her streak by avoiding defeat.
In summary, Tatyana V. Shuvatkina is a mysterious and relentless tactician with a secret weapon: an uncanny ability to win silently yet spectacularly. Whether blitz or bullet, she’s a player worth watching—if you can keep up with her secret playbook!
Feedback for Tatyana V. Shuvatkina
What you are doing well
- Tactical alertness. Your win vs. Komodo1 features a daring c-pawn sprint ending in a quick promotion (7.cxd8=Q+). Spotting and executing such ideas shows excellent combinational vision.
- Converting when ahead. Once you gain material you usually keep the foot on the gas until checkmate or resignation—an important practical skill.
- Piece activity. You open lines early (1.e4/1.d4) and place bishops and rooks on aggressive files, creating constant pressure.
Growth opportunities
- Earlier development. In several games pawns raced down the board while minor pieces slept. Against stronger opposition delayed development can be punished. Aim to have three minors out and king castled by move 10 whenever the position allows.
- King safety. Two of the recent wins were played with your king stuck in the centre for 20+ moves. Even if you’re attacking, a single missed tactic can flip the game. Castling (or at least connecting rooks) earlier will lower risk.
- Endgame technique. The 69-move win vs. abilio_jose should have been wrapped up far sooner. Study critical rook endings (Lucena, Philidor) to convert cleanly.
- Clock management. Blitz is unforgiving: dropping under 30 s as early as move 30 forces rushed decisions. Try “decision-benchmarks”: no more than 10 s per move in the opening, 20 s in complicated middlegames.
4-week action plan
| Week | Main focus | Practical exercises |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Opening structure | Create a one-page cheat-sheet vs. 1…c6 and 1…e5, then play 20 blitz games strictly following it. |
| 2 | Tactics | Solve 50 problems/day (1800–2200 rating); annotate two of your tactical games. |
| 3 | Endgames | Study rook + pawn theory; force at least 10 rapid (15|10) games into an endgame—even if you’re winning earlier. |
| 4 | Clock discipline | During every 3|0 session keep a visible timer and verbalise “move!” if you exceed 10 s on a non-critical move. |
Progress trackers
Your peak blitz rating so far: 1780 (2019-06-24).
See when you score best:
Study this miniature
Annotate every critical junction and ask, “What could Black have done better? What other winning lines did I have?”
Glossary
- Initiative – the ability to make threats that dictate the opponent’s replies.
- Lucena Position – a fundamental winning technique in rook-and-pawn vs. rook endgames.
Keep up the great momentum, Tatyana. With focused work on these points, the next rating milestone is within reach!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| aaa12354 | 0W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| Abilio José | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| faryade_sokot67 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| heglar | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| serdaree | 1W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1849 | 1780 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4W / 0L / 0D | 4W / 0L / 1D | 86.7 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Old Steinitz Defense, Semi-Duras Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Pirc Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Benoni Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 1 |
| Losing | 0 | 0 |