Parva Behzad Nazif - Woman International Master (WIM)
Meet Parva Behzad Nazif, an accomplished Woman International Master recognized by FIDE, who commands the chessboard with a unique blend of strategic finesse and tactical fireworks. Known online as GainfulDot, Parva’s games often resemble thrilling dramas where cunning plans meet lightning-fast blitz finishes.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Peak rapid rating: 2141 (February 2021)
- Peak blitz rating: 2451 (May 2025) - oh yes, that’s fast and furious!
- Rapid win rate with “Top Secret” openings: a commanding 78.26%
- Four Knights Game in Blitz? Flawless victories with a sparkling 100% win rate!
Playing Style & Psychology
Parva is not just about raw ratings; strategy and resilience define their play. With a comeback rate of nearly 78% after losing a piece, they are the kind of player who refuses to say “checkmate” until it’s truly game over. They love long battles too, averaging roughly 76 moves per game, proving patience is indeed a virtue.
Psychological quirks? The tilt factor is a modest 6 — just enough frustration to fuel a fiery comeback but not so much to lose the plot. Their best time of day to strike fear into opponents? Early morning at 8:00 AM, armed with coffee and cunning.
Recent Battles & Rivals
Parva’s opponent list reads like a who’s who of the chess world, including fierce matches with iraniancheetah, bright_panda23, and nmzanette. Some foes are couch potatoes against them — like kimia9833 and iamanoush, both at a spotless 100% loss rate — while others have managed to snap a game or two.
One memorable recent blitz win ended with a cunning checkmate in a Four Knights Game, sealing the fate of opponent "zutragg" in style. Not one to gloat too much, but it was a beauty: a charming final move, Rg8#, with all the precision of a grandmaster’s brush stroke.
A Fun Fact
Parva’s secret weapon isn’t just their chess openings — it might just be their uncanny ability to win more games on Wednesdays and Sundays, boasting 80%+ win rates on those days. Perhaps they save their best moves for the middle and the end of the week to surprise everyone!
Whether under bright tournament lights or the cozy glow of home screens, Parva Behzad Nazif is a chess player who turns every game into an elegant tale of daring moves, roaring successes, and, occasionally, the graceful humility of a well-earned loss.
Follow @GainfulDot to witness chess brilliance unfold in real time — just maybe avoid them on a Wednesday morning!