Irina Berezina - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Irina Berezina, a chess warrior holding the distinguished title of International Master from FIDE. Known online as iberezina, she doesn't just play chess — she conquers it, with a style both resilient and cunning, like a grandmaster ninja cloaked in checkered robes.
Rating Rollercoaster & Stellar Stats
Over the years, Irina’s blitz rating has flirted with the 2300s, peaking at a formidable 2361 in March 2022. Her rapid skills are no less impressive, touching a peak of 2389 — proving she's equally at home unleashing quick tactical storms or plotting long, strategic marriages in the middle game.
Bullet? Oh yes, she dashes through the bullet battlefield with a highest rating soaring to 2152. When it comes to on-the-fly decisions under time pressure, Irina’s fingers and brain have a secret handshake that spells “Checkmate.”
The Winning Magic
With a blitz record boasting 526 wins against 457 losses (and a solid chunk of draws), Irina blends tactical brilliance with endurance. She has a penchant for comebacks, turning lost positions into victorious crusades with an astonishing 85.09% comeback rate. Talk about resilience!
Under pressure? She has an early resignation rate close to a humble 18%, suggesting that when she smells a losing position, she bows out gracefully — regrouping to retake the throne in the next battle.
The Psychological Chess Ninja
Irina’s tilt factor sits at a restrained 8, hinting at a composed temperament even when the chess gods play tricks on her. Her best performances tend to occur around midday, with a magical 100% win rate observed at noon — perhaps fueled by a well-timed coffee or sheer chess mojo.
Opening Secrets & Opponents
While the exact openings remain classified (“Top Secret” in chess espionage terms), Irina has played an impressive 1098 blitz games in these secret lines, winning nearly 48% of them. Hefty numbers suggest a deep well of preparation and on-point execution.
As for foes, she has squared off most frequently against gaddamer (21 battles), though her perfect 100% win rates against many have made her a feared opponent in the online arena.
Recent Battles
Just a few days ago on October 4, 2024, Irina sealed a graceful victory against zakon401 in a dynamic showdown featuring the Kings Indian Defense. Her victorious strategy ended the game with her opponent’s resignation, a signature move in her playbook.
Not every battle ends in triumph, of course. Her last noted loss was a tactical tussle against jimmy-schlumpf on October 28, 2023. But, with a comeback prowess like hers, it’s only a matter of time before the tables turn again!
Playing Style in a Nutshell
- Average moves to win: ~79 moves — patient, precise, and thorough.
- Favors endgames — showing an incredible 88.5% endgame frequency.
- White pieces luckier by 2 percentage points than black, but no discrimination here!
- Known for bouncing back after losing a piece with near 46% win success — because giving up isn’t in the vocabulary.
In sum, Irina Berezina is a chess player with nerves of steel, a love for the endgame dance, and a genius intuition honed over countless battles. Whether blitz or bullet, rapid or slow grind, she embodies the thrilling spirit of chess — fierce, focused, and always ready for the next gambit.
Keep your kings close and your bishops closer — Irina’s on the board!