Ashley Alexandra Castillo Beitia, Woman FIDE Master
Meet Ashley Alexandra Castillo Beitia, a chess maestro whose brain is as sharp as her wit. Awarded the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master, Ashley is a force to be reckoned with on the virtual chessboard. Known in the digital realm as Ilovetravel22, she combines strategic genius with an endearing streak of humor—because why not make your opponent laugh before you checkmate them?
Ashley’s chess career is a thrilling rollercoaster of highs and highs, particularly in Blitz play: she rocketed from a respectable 1653 rating in early 2024 to a blazing 2509 by 2025. Her bullet chess skills aren’t far behind, boasting a smashing max rating over 2100, proving she can think fast and deliver faster.
Fun fact: Ashley’s longest winning streak is 7 games, and she’s currently riding a 2-game victory wave. Opponents beware—her comeback rate is an astonishing 88%, and if you manage to snatch a piece, don’t celebrate too soon; Ashley’s win rate after losing material is a perfect 100%. She’s basically the chessboard equivalent of a phoenix.
When it comes to openings, Ashley keeps her strategies Top Secret—and it’s clearly working! With over 65% win rates across all formats, her opening play leaves others scratching their heads wondering what just happened. Her style is patient and sophisticated, averaging nearly 74 moves per win—a marathoner in a sprint’s clothing.
She’s got psychological resilience too, with a minimal tilt factor of 5, allowing her to stay cool under pressure. Plus, she dominates on Fridays, and if you challenge her between 0:00 and 5:00 AM, you better bring your A-game—because Ashley’s win rates during these hours approach perfection.
And if you’ve ever wondered about Ashley’s favorite opponents, she boasts a fearsome 100% winning record against many, including rubix-time, danylabagrov, and ahmedkandiliii—but be careful, not everyone escapes with a loss; some, like sergeantstubby01 and adrianmiranda2008, have managed to snatch a few wins.
When not dismantling defenses or outwitting adversaries, Ashley might be plotting her next travel adventure or concocting jokes about pawn promotion. But on the board? She's all business—always ready to turn the tables with a grin and a checkmate.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| adrianmiranda2008 | 4W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| sergeantstubby01 | 4W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| abrillyo | 2W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
| mukundh16 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| superfantomas | 3W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2085 | 2509 | ||
| 2024 | 2092 | 2405 | 2089 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5W / 4L / 0D | 6W / 2L / 0D | 82.4 |
| 2024 | 57W / 18L / 5D | 50W / 20L / 12D | 81.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Australian Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Gruenfeld: Schlechter, 5.Qb3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Australian Defense | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 80.0% |
| Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Modern Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Benko Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 2 |
| Losing | 5 | 0 |