Dominika Ferkova - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Dominika Ferkova, known in the chess world by the username dominikaf, is a Woman FIDE Master who brings a perfect mix of cunning strategy and playful wit to the 64 squares.
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
With a peak bullet rating soaring to an impressive 2366 in April 2024, Dominika dominates the frantic pace of bullet chess like a true speedster—winning over 73% of her games in this lightning-fast format. Her blitz gameplay has also dazzled onlookers, peaking at 2348 in 2020, with rapid games showcasing a cool-headed finesse at around 2208. She loves endgames (about 73% of her finished battles), proving her patience and precision when the stakes are highest.
The Winning Streak Legend & Tactical Warrior
Dominika once embarked on an epic winning streak of 18 games. When life (or the board) gets tough, she bounces back with nearly 80% success in comebacks, so don't count her out just yet! Psychological tilt? Almost nonexistent (Tilt Factor: 5), meaning she's mostly calm, poised, and ready to shock her opponents with decisive moves at the best time of day—around 9 PM.
Favorite Opponents & Quirks
Interesting fact: Dominika has a nearly spotless record against a host of challengers including jaroslavek, donan66, and jeser_albarracin43, cruising with a 100% win rate against them. A few adversaries like ondotomas and artikaa97 have managed to sneak a win here and there, but Dominika’s competitive spirit remains undefeated.
Memorable Victories & Defeats
Her most recent win was a nail-biter where she defied time pressure and clinched victory on the clock against jaroslavek in a classic London System battle, proving time management is just as important as strategy.
Even champions stumble: her latest defeat came via time loss in a Queen’s Gambit Declined position—a reminder that chess is as much a mental marathon as it is a game of moves. But Dominika’s losses are as instructive as her wins, and she’s sure to bounce back stronger.
The Chess Persona
A stalwart not known to resign early, she prefers to fight for every pawn and every square, with an average game length close to 63 moves when winning and nearly 81 moves when the tide turns against her. She doesn't do short shrift—even when down a piece, her chances to win remain around 52%, earning her a reputation as a resilient fighter who makes opponents sweat.
In the world of chess, Dominika Ferkova is the player you don't want to underestimate—part tactician, part marathon runner, and part magician who turns awkward board situations into dazzling wins. Whether blitzing or battling in rapid, dominikaf keeps opponents guessing and spectators intrigued.