Ioana Gelip - Woman FIDE Master
Meet Ioana Gelip, a fierce competitor on the 64 squares and a proud Woman FIDE Master. Brandishing a sharp tactical eye and a knack for comebacks, Ioana has thrilled opponents and spectators alike with a win rate after losing a piece a perfect 100%!
Since bursting onto the scene, Ioana's Blitz rating has soared as high as 2253, showcasing lightning-fast instincts and nerve-wracking speed chess skills. Not one to shy away from a challenge, her Rapid games have been a rollercoaster ride from 2182 in 2017 to a resilient performance climbing back towards 2046 by 2025. Daily games? She's there too, quietly plotting victories and quietly improving.
Ioana’s strategic style could be summed up as tenacious and enduring — expect battles averaging over 67 moves. With an impressive endgame frequency above 70%, Ioana loves squeezing that last drop of victory from complex positions, proving patience truly is a virtue.
Fun fact: Ioana’s longest winning streak is 6 games, and she's earned respect on nearly every day of the week, with Thursday and Friday being her lucky days (win rates north of 60%). Also, if you ever face her around 7 AM, watch out — she's undefeated at that hour!
Off the board, Ioana is known for keeping her cool (tilt factor 6 out of 100) – not too angry, just enough frustration to fuel those brilliant tactical combinations. Whether playing with the white pieces or the black, Ioana keeps the pressure up with an overall winning edge, proving that every pawn push counts.
Opponents beware: from "junipro" to "joecima," Ioana has tested a wide range of rivals, racking up wins against many and proving herself a reliable force across all time controls. More than a player, she’s an adventurer in the endless possibilities of chess, always ready for the next challenge or blunder to exploit.
In summary, Ioana Gelip is the kind of player who turns every game into a captivating story — with plot twists, tactical fireworks, and a hint of humor. A Woman FIDE Master who knows that in chess, as in life, sometimes you must lose a piece to win the game.