Gabriela Antova (aka GreatOwl02)
Title: Woman Grandmaster (WGM) awarded by FIDE
Gabriela is a fierce titan of the chessboard, known to many by the mysterious handle GreatOwl02. She swoops on her opponents with precision and patience, often outplaying even the sharpest tactical minds. If chess was a jungle, Gabriela would be the owl silently ruling the night, spotting weaknesses from afar and striking at the perfect moment.
Playing Style & Strength
With an impressive blitz peak rating close to 2500 and a bullet peak soaring over 2500, Gabriela is no stranger to lightning-fast calculations. Her play is a mix of thoughtful endgames and sharp tactical bursts — boasting a comeback rate of over 83%, she rarely lets a lost piece dampen her spirits. In fact, only about 0.5% of her losses are one-sided, showing she battles to the very end.
White pieces seem to bring her slight advantage with a winning rate of nearly 53%, while her black pieces hold their own at 48%. She’s unfazed by long games, averaging more than 73 moves per win, demonstrating stamina and strategic depth.
Statistics Snapshot
- Total blitz games played: 1362, with 680 wins, 609 losses, and 73 draws.
- Bullet crusade includes 671 games, cracking open 348 wins.
- Rapid and daily chess games show solid performance, albeit with fewer games.
- Her longest winning streak hits a remarkable 14 games, but hey — even a Grandmaster has her off days with a longest losing streak of 21.
Favorite Openings and Secret Weapons
Gabriela’s opening book reads like a mysterious tome of “Top Secret” — a nickname seemingly earned from her over 1350 blitz games under this enigmatic category, where she nearly hits a 50% win rate. She also wields the Mieses Opening, King’s Fianchetto, and Reti Opening with deadly accuracy, winning every recorded game in those less trodden paths.
Chess at Odd Hours
Night owl, indeed! Gabriela’s best time to shine is around noon, but her win rates soar during early morning hours and when the clock strikes 11 AM to 2 PM. She is slightly more victorious on Sundays and Saturdays, probably thanks to relaxed weekend vibes.
A Memorable Victory
In one recent blitz battle, Gabriela (GreatOwl02) elegantly checkmated OneDebutPlayer after a dozen moves of clever maneuvering, turning what looked like a calm game into a spectacular finish reminiscent of an owl swooping silently on its prey.
Behind the Username
Whether you call her Gabriela or GreatOwl02, this player embodies dedication, tactical sharpness, and a deep love for the art of chess. Expect the unexpected — it’s never just a game for her; it’s a nocturnal hunt for victory.