Miaoyi Lu WGM

Miaoyi Lu - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Miaoyi Lu, known in the virtual chess arenas as IlgIlgIlg, is a formidable Woman Grandmaster crowned by FIDE with a title that demands respect and awe. While her blitz record might suggest she’s more of a thrill-seeker than a flawless strategist — sporting a win rate of just 10% in her latest 10 games — don’t let that fool you. She’s mastered the art of the comeback, boasting a 100% comeback rate after losing material, which is basically chess’s version of a Hollywood blockbuster plot twist.

Peaking at an eye-watering blitz rating of 2779 in July 2024, Miaoyi’s games are a wild ride through the opening “Top Secret” (whatever that means!), often culminating in epic endgames (played 100% of the time!). With an average of 99 moves per win, she’s clearly not in a hurry to finish a match—why rush greatness? She tends to draw out her victories like a gourmet meal, savoring every positional advantage before sealing the deal.

Miaoyi seems to prefer Saturdays for her rare wins, clocking them at the most strategic hour around 13:00, when the caffeine is just kicking in and her tactical awareness hits peak levels. Though her white pieces have brought her all her wins so far (20% white win rate, 0% black!), don’t underestimate her black side—there’s an enigma there waiting to burst forth.

Despite a challenging current losing streak of 7 games, Miaoyi’s resilience is an inspiration. She resigns only when absolutely necessary (early resignation rate: 0%), fighting through every position — except when time runs out, but hey, who hasn’t blundered on the clock? With a tilt factor of 7, it’s clear emotions run high when the queen’s gambit does not quite go her way.

Her most memorable recent battle was a hard-fought victory against BardArtem, ending in triumph by resignation after 50 moves of pure tactical drama. On the other hand, bouts with opponents like legendisback1 and prizant_academy have been tougher nuts to crack—those rivals remain undefeated against her.

Whether she’s rattling the opening lines or grinding in the endgame trenches, Miaoyi Lu plays chess with passion and perseverance—mixing skill, strategy, and a splash of unpredictability that keeps both opponents and fans on their toes. Here’s to more dazzling moves and fewer time scrambles in the future!