Hallgerdur Thorsteinsdottir WFM

Hallgerdur Thorsteinsdottir

Woman FIDE Master (WFM)

Known online as Halla_123, Hallgerdur Thorsteinsdottir is a chess player with a flair for both rapid attacks and patient endgames. Earning the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master, she has proven herself a formidable foe on the 64 squares.

Rating and Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz Rating: 2283 (April 2025)
• Peak Bullet Rating: 2204 (December 2020)
• Peak Rapid Rating: 2184 (July 2019)
• Peak Daily Rating: 1898 (July 2021)

Playing Style & Personality

Hallgerdur approaches each match with a cool head—although her tilt factor of 14 means she’s human after all, and loses her cool occasionally (but who doesn’t?). With an 80.6% comeback rate, she’s the type of player who laughs in the face of adversity and turns tricky positions into triumphant victories.

Known for long battles, her average winning game lasts over 76 moves. Clearly, Halla_123 enjoys teasing her opponents mercilessly before delivering the final, checkmating blow.

Signature Openings

Hallgerdur’s secret weapon is aptly named "Top Secret"—used extensively across all time controls, baffling opponents with unpredictable strategies. She also fans the flames of classic openings, like the King's Fianchetto Opening and English Defense, showing special prowess in the Reti Opening Queenside Fianchetto Variation boasting a perfect 100% win rate in her limited games.

Human Side & Fun Facts

Despite her titanic skills, Hallgerdur isn’t afraid to channel the spirit of a Viking—indeed, her fierce Icelandic namesake likely inspires her relentless pursuit of victory. She’s a master of time management, often dominating early in the morning around 5 AM, proving that coffee alone isn’t the key to success; it’s the mind of a chess warrior.

If you ever face her online, beware of her lightning-fast bullet games where she’s been known to push her rating over 2100 several times, sometimes winning by checkmate, other times on time — all with an unyielding spirit.

Recent Battles

One of her latest triumphs saw Halla_123 delivering a checkmate against Elyiou in an intense, strategic duel featuring an English Defense. Not one to shy from a battle, she’s also shown resilience, though not every day is a win; losses against crafty opponents like diego3141 remind us all that learning never stops on this chessboard journey.

In Summary

Hallgerdur Thorsteinsdottir is a warrior of wit and strategy, passionate about every game, every move, and every victory (or loss). Whether blitzing through games or patiently maneuvering for the win in long daily battles, her chess journey is one to watch, laugh with, and respect.

May the pawns be with you, Halla_123!