Anapaola S. Borda Rodas WIM

Anapaola S. Borda Rodas (estelar25)

Anapaola S. Borda Rodas is a Woman International Master (WIM) recognized by FIDE — a title that demands not only immense skill but also a flair for chess drama. Known in the chess community as estelar25, she has dazzled opponents with strategic depth and tactical flair across blitz, rapid, and bullet formats.

With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2482 in early 2025, Anapaola has demonstrated a knack for rapid-fire decision-making and remarkable resilience. Her rapid play isn't far behind, boasting a peak of 2319 during 2020 — proving she's comfortable whether clocks tick fast or moderately. Bullet enthusiasts may notice her more modest peak around 1714, but hey, nobody’s perfect when the bullets fly!

Her style? A patient schemer who enjoys dragging games well into the endgame (with an average of about 74 moves per victory). She revels in endgames — a true chess marathoner who doesn’t give up early, with a low early resignation rate of about 2.25%. Anapaola’s psychological toughness shines through a spectacular 79.7% comeback rate when trailing — opponents beware, losing a piece won’t mean the game is over.

According to match records, she’s a blitz beast with over 100 wins, showing a solid 52% win rate even against unpredictable "Unknown Openings." In rapid games, she’s downright ruthless, winning 60% with those same mysterious openings. When faced with “Top Secret” openings in rapid, she’s undefeated, winning every single game — or at least that’s what the stats say; maybe she has a secret weapon.

Among her toughest adversaries are a handful of players she has battled multiple times; her record against players like bancheritoov and carlionti is notably dominant. Anapaola’s win rates can swing wildly: 100% against certain foes, 0% against others — proving even masters have their kryptonite.

Playing hours matter: dawn just before the rooster crows at 3:00 AM is reportedly her sweet spot for top performance. So if you want to challenge her, set your alarm clock accordingly — or brace yourself for a less-than-stellar showing if you face her at rush hour.

Recent Triumph

On April 25, 2025, with the Van 't Kruijs Opening (ECO code A00) as White, estelar25 delivered a checkmate in a dazzling blitz victory over Carlionti, sealing the game in just 28 moves. This victory highlights her ability to convert pressure into a neat, clean finish — a sublime blend of patience and precision.

Fun Fact

Despite blazing through games at rapid and blitz speeds, Anapaola has a surprisingly zen approach: her longest winning streak is a cool 12, and she currently rides a confident 4-game winning streak — no tilt here, thank you very much.

Whether she's outmaneuvering opponents in the late hours, or executing flawless checkmates, Anapaola S. Borda Rodas proves that chess mastery is as much about endurance and psychology as it is about cold calculation. A master on and off the board — and with a username like estelar25, she is truly a star in the chess universe.