Ruqayyah Rida - Woman FIDE Master
Known in the chess cosmos by the alias EloquentEnigma, Ruqayyah Rida is not your everyday chess player. Holding the esteemed title of Woman FIDE Master, she balances fierce tactical prowess with a sense of humor sharp enough to checkmate unsuspecting opponents before they even realize what happened.
Ruqayyah’s journey began humbly with a daily rating of just over 1100 in 2020, but her dedication quickly propelled her to new heights, peaking at an impressive 1781 daily rating in 2025. Whether it’s the rapid-fire blitz rounds where she once scored a blazing 2299 rating or the calm but deadly rapid format with wins outnumbering losses by a comfortable margin, she’s proven to be game for any time control.
A notorious comeback artist, Ruqayyah boasts a 78% comeback rate and has a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece—a statistic that should send shivers down every opponent’s spine. Her longest winning streak hit a formidable 20 games, demonstrating not just skill but a steely resilience and mental tenacity.
If you ever catch her playing, note her quirky habits: she prefers to play early morning or late at night, times when her win rates hit 100%! She’s also blessed with unusually high success on Wednesdays and at the magical hours of dawn and dusk, making for plenty of “Is she a human or a wizard?” moments.
Ruqayyah’s style is a curious blend: patient in the endgame with nearly 70% endgame frequency and willing to resign early only a modest 4.5% of the time. She averages around 68 moves to win, suggesting she enjoys the intellectual marathon as much as the quick skirmishes.
Off the board, she is known for her witty banter and unfailing good sportsmanship — except maybe when a certain Top Secret opening refuses to bend against her tactical assaults. With over 110 daily games played with that secret weapon, it’s safe to say she’s keeping something truly special tucked up her sleeve.
In short, Ruqayyah Rida is a clever, resilient, and amusing chess force who transforms the 64 squares into a stage where every move tells a part of her captivating story.