Salome Melia IM

Salome Melia - International Master Extraordinaire

Salome Melia, also known in the digital chess realms as Emolas-2020, is no ordinary chess player. Holding the esteemed International Master title from FIDE, Salome has danced across the 64 squares with the cunning and grace of a grandmaster in training—though with a few sassy quirks on the side.

With a peak blitz rating soaring at an impressive 2524 achieved in the summer of 2022, Salome is a formidable force in fast-paced formats. Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, their gameplay reveals a warrior’s spirit, boasting a blitz win rate hovering near 51% in over 50 battles against various opponents. True to their nickname "Top Secret" in openings, Salome’s diverse yet mysterious opening repertoire keeps opponents guessing and occasionally tilting.

Though the bullet rating roller coaster hit a peak of 2366, bullet games sometimes resembled a wild ride with more losses than wins – but hey, who hasn’t thrown a few pawns into the fire for fun? Rapid games have shown glimpses of brilliance with a peak near 2440 back in 2020 before a slight dip, proving that even the sharpest minds take a strategic coffee break now and then.

Salome’s style? Endgame aficionado alert! Nearly 88% of their games see them battle deep into the endgame trenches. The average game length is a slow burn dedicated to meticulous play: winning games last about 76 moves on average, while losses drag a little longer at 81 moves—because Salome never surrenders without a fight. There’s even a legendary 78.95% comeback rate when falling behind, clearly refusing to just roll over for the opposing king.

And speaking of psychological resilience, Salome has a tilt factor of only 4. So while losing streaks do chase them now and then (longest losing streak clocks at 4), they keep their composure, warming up best between 12 PM and 3 PM when the bishop and knight synergy peaks.

Salome’s most recent online triumphs include dazzling victories by resignation and checkmate—complete with creative sequences against players like "JpegmafiaIsUnderrated." Even when falling short in matches, they charm the chess community with their determination, showing that every setback is just another puzzle to solve.

Off the digital battlefield, Salome remains a chess mystery wrapped in an enigma—and a good dose of humor. Their perseverance, strategic mind, and ability to crack open games in surprising ways ensure that whether you’re a fan or opponent, you’re witnessing a player that keeps the game fascinating.