Cath WFM

Cath: Woman FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast

Meet Cath, a proud Woman FIDE Master, known in the virtual chessboard arena as Giacinta_k. With a keen eye for tactics and a love for the game, Cath has battled across countless variants and time controls, showing notable prowess especially in Blitz and Rapid formats.

Cath’s chess journey is like a thrilling novel filled with twists and turns. She’s seen peak Blitz ratings soaring near 1954 and Rapid peaks up to 1904—definitely not your average weekend player! In Bullet chess, where games move at lightning speed, Cath once blitzed her way to an impressive 1865 rating, showcasing nerves of steel and lightning-fast calculation.

Not one to shy away from a challenge, her win rates sit comfortably around 50% in most formats, with a particularly sweet spot in Rapid where she claims nearly 69% victories. Cath’s endgame skills shine through an average game lasting over 70 moves, embodying patience and precision like a grandmaster patiently setting a trap.

Despite the ups and downs (including a legendary 15-game losing streak reminding everyone that even titans stumble), Cath’s comeback rate is an outstanding 82.82%, proving she’s not just a player but a fighter who keeps bouncing back with renewed vigor.

When most players might call it quits, Cath sometimes embraces early resignations, but only about 9% of the time — proving she knows when to dance and when to bow out gracefully. White or Black doesn’t faze her either, with almost equal winning chances whether starting the game or countering.

Cath’s favorite battles often take place close to midnight and in the quiet hours of early morning, where she reaches phenomenal win rates of up to 100% at 10 AM and even a cheeky 71% at 2 AM (because who said chess can’t be an insomniac’s best friend?).

Off the board, Cath might just be the friend who can simultaneously analyze your disastrous gambit and make a witty comment about it—chess and charm in one package. Her recent win was sealed by a graceful resignation from her opponent, after a French Defense Tarrasch dance that left no doubt who was in control.

Whether blitzing through chess puzzles, trailblazing a comeback, or simply enjoying the game’s poetic complexity, Cath keeps proving that chess mastery isn’t just about rating numbers—it's about passion, persistence, and occasionally, a well-timed queen sacrifice.

Keep an eye on Giacinta_k — the board’s never boring when she’s playing!