Tatyana Maletina WIM

Tatyana Maletina (FROGGY64)

Woman International Master

Meet Tatyana Maletina, a formidable chess force who carries the title of Woman International Master, proving she’s no stranger to the complexities of 64 squares. Known in the chess world as FROGGY64, she hops across the board with impressive tactical prowess and resilience.

Tatyana’s blitz performance is nothing short of spectacular — with a peak rating soaring to 2563 in May 2020, she blends speed with strategy like a grandmaster chef preparing a perfectly timed soufflé. Her blitz games alone boast over 2300 rating points consistently, and her style is characterized by a remarkable 89% comeback rate when the chips are down, turning seemingly lost battles into decisive victories.

Chess is clearly not just a game but a psychological battlefield for Tatyana. Known to keep a cool head under pressure (Tilt Factor: 8), she plays best during the mysterious hour of 2 AM — whether she’s a night owl or secretly a chess ninja, no one can say for sure.

Tatyana's matches are a lovely mix of long strategic battles and swift, tactical storms. She’s not one to quit early either, with an early resignation rate of just 0.57% — she fights for every move and every point. White pieces or black, she strikes with almost equal ferocity, slightly favoring the elegance of the former with a White Win Rate of 52.6%.

Not just a solitary gladiator, Tatyana has amassed over 2,300 blitz games with nearly as many wins as losses — an endurance athlete of the chess world. Her win against opponent Ariadna_Atreides in December 2021 showed her mastery in the Catalan Opening, outsmarting with a winning checkmate under time pressure — a true example of her never-say-die spirit!

In addition to blitz, her bullet skills flash at a peak rating over 2000, and her rapid games, although less numerous, show promise and grit. Tatyana’s opening repertoire remains cleverly cloaked under the enigma "Top Secret," keeping her adversaries guessing and chess fans intrigued.

When asked about her playing philosophy, you might imagine Tatyana winking and saying, "Chess is life — fast, fierce, and full of surprises." From marathon endgames with nearly 80 moves on average to tactical fireworks, she keeps the chessboard her kingdom, ruling with intelligence, pace, and a dash of frog-like charm.

Whether you face her at dawn, dusk, or the witching hour, beware: FROGGY64 plays to win, and she’s got the stats to prove it.

“In chess, as in life, some frogs leap far beyond expectations.”