Profile Summary: Stefani Mihaylova (fliba86)
Meet Stefani Mihaylova, or as she's known in the virtual battlegrounds of chess.com, fliba86. A player whose journey reads like a suspense novel filled with thrilling checkmates, narrow escapes, and a fair share of "Oops, did I just resign early?" moments.
Rating Rollercoaster
Stefani's peak blitz rating came in July 2017 with a respectable 837, proving she once dazzled opponents with lightning-fast tactics. More recently, ratings have been in the low 200s for blitz and a solid 515 for rapid chess, showing her penchant for the classic mid-paced face-offs. Her bullet peak clocks in at 360, so she certainly isn't shy of playing at breakneck speed — though sometimes the clock has a way of cutting games short!
Playing Style & Stats
Stefani is a strategic fighter with a love for endgames — spending nearly 58% of her games navigating the tricky waters of late middlegames and final moves. She takes about 49 moves to secure a win on average, but when things go south, expect a grueling 59-move saga before defeat. Not one to give up easily!
Her psychological resilience is notable, boasting a comeback rate of 68% — which is chess speak for “don’t count her out until the king is down.” However, she has a healthy tilt factor of 9, reminding us that even the best can channel their inner drama queen when the pawns betray them.
Opening Repertoire
When it comes to openings, Stefani enjoys a good mix but seems particularly fond of the King’s Pawn Opening, having played it nearly 250 times in blitz with a near 47% win rate — not bad considering the countless opponents who thought a quick e5 push would rattle her. She also sneaks in the Scandinavian Defense, where she shines brightest with a 57% win rate. Beware the Nordic surprise!
Recent Highlights
Stefani’s latest exploits include a memorable blitz victory over ElAtomico007, where with the white pieces she pulled off a fancy four-move checkmate including the infamous Qh5 and Bc4 combo. You know the type — a classic “fool's mate” in fancy clothes. Another notable win saw her dispatch "bhavboi" with style, again ending with a beautiful checkmating flourish.
Opponents Beware
Her record shows mixed fortunes against many players, but some opponents have felt the full force of her tactical awareness (looking at you, elatomico007 and madhusihi10). Yet, others have managed to exploit her timing weaknesses, often winning on time. Lesson learned: Stefani’s battles are as much against the clock as against the board.
Fun Facts
- Best time to challenge Stefani? Early morning around 6 AM, when her win rate jumps spectacularly to over 63% — she’s basically a chess ninja with morning coffee.
- Her longest winning streak stands at 6 games, which includes a few brilliant "queen sacrifices" that left opponents questioning life choices.
- Despite occasional frustrations (tilt factor 9!), she remains a formidable opponent, refusing to give up even when down a piece.
In short, Stefani Mihaylova stands as a passionate and evolving chess warrior with moments of brilliance, colorful gambits, and a love for the game that shines through every match. Whether you're a fan or opponent, expect energy, surprises, and a dash of humor when you face fliba86 on the board.
