Irina Araptanova WIM

Irina Araptanova: The Woman International Master with a Dash of Mystery

Meet Irina Araptanova, a chess aficionado who wears the prestigious title of Woman International Master like a crown—though she might secretly prefer a quirky hat. Known in some circles by her username IrinaDrogovoz, she’s a player with a strategic blend of perseverance, tactical wizardry, and an uncanny ability to baffle opponents with her "Top Secret" openings. We suspect she's part chess grandmaster, part magician, and part mystery wrapped into one formidable player.

Irina’s chess journey is peppered with electrifying blitz matches. From a peak blitz rating of 2525 in 2021 down to a respectable daily rating range closer to 1178 in 2023, she’s shown versatility across formats. While her daily games reflect a patient tactician—racking up an impressive 27 draws out of 37 games—her blitz style is aggressive and bold, boasting a win rate over 59% in nearly 100 blitz games.

Fun fact: Irina enjoys the challenge of a comeback like few others, successfully turning the tide 84.75% of the time after falling behind. If you manage to snag a piece early on, beware: she boasts a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece—chess Houdini in action.

Her longest winning streak tallied up to a noteworthy 9 games, proving she's no stranger to momentum. When it comes to openings, she prefers to keep opponents guessing with her "Top Secret" tactics — and with over 80 games employing this style, it's clearly a successful recipe.

Irina’s psychological resilience deserves an honorary mention too; a tilt factor of just 6 means she keeps her cool even under pressure, and a striking difference of over 56% between rated and casual games speaks to her competitive spirit.

Outside the board, Irina’s opponents include longtime rivals like shvets_va and antonagafonov, though she maintains a respectable edge on the scoreboard, winning close to a quarter of these encounters.

Whether you meet her on a leisurely Sunday or the crack of dawn on a Monday (where her win rate jumps to over 76%), Irina Araptanova is a player who embodies the spirit of chess: thoughtful, daring, and endlessly fascinating. Challenge her—but beware, top secret strategies might be incoming!