Ирина

Chess Player Profile: Ирина (IrinaO)

Meet Ирина, also known in the chess world as IrinaO — a tenacious player who’s been enchanting the 64 squares since at least 2013. Starting with a modest rating hovering around 1300, she climbed steadily up the ranks like a queen on a mission, peaking impressively at a Daily rating of 1791 in May 2016. Not bad for someone who clearly loves their pawns as much as their coffee breaks.

Playing Style and Personality

Irina’s style combines stubborn resilience with tactical flair. With an endgame frequency of nearly 65%, she’s known for dragging games well into the late hours — or until her opponent’s frustration hits tilt factor 14 (yes, she keeps score on these things!). Early resignation is rare in her playbook, clocking in at just 1.3%, because giving up early isn’t in her vocabulary.

Her average moves per win (~57) versus loss (~64) suggests she's a fighting spirit, often exchanging blows until the final checkmate. And speaking of checkmates, Irina enjoys winning by resignation and checkmate rather than by timeout — proudly securing 100+ wins her opponents simply couldn't bear to continue.

Special Openings & Favorite Battles

Irina has a secret weapon called "Top Secret" opening, boasting a solid 56% win rate across dozens of games — lucky opponents beware!

She's also a connoisseur of the Indian Game London System, claiming an 80% win rate there. In the Rapid format, her sharpest edge lies in the Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation with a 70% win rate. But no matter the opening, she’s ready to mix it up, occasionally surprising foes with daring Bishop sacrifices (ask her about her famous 12th move in the 2016 game versus "NICKJUN04").

Format Favorites & Stats

• Daily Chess: The bread-and-butter of her chess life, where she played 142 games with 71 wins. Her black pieces are modestly threatening, winning 37% of the time.
• Rapid: A rollercoaster for Irina, with more losses (82) than wins (37), but don’t be fooled — she’s capable of pulling brilliant comebacks. Her peak rapid rating reached an admirable 1209 in 2016.
• Blitz: Lightning games are a mixed bag with fewer total games and a peak blitz rating nearing 1000. Let's say, rapid calculation under time pressure could still be her next level-up quest.

The Mental Chess

Irina’s best time to play and win? The eerily quiet hours around 2 AM — the witching hour for chess sorcery. She boasts a comeback rate of nearly 67%, meaning when the chips are down, Irina claws her way back with the tenacity of a queen on a board full of knights.

Beware the longest losing streak though — a 14 game drought — proving even chess warriors have their off days. But a resilient heart means there’s always another match, another chance, and probably a snack involved somewhere.

Memorable Moment

One of her most celebrated recent victories was a stunning queen sacrifice followed by a checkmate in just 12 moves (on July 4, 2016), demonstrating that sometimes all you need is a bold bishop and a dash of bravado to win the day. Watch the magic unfold!

Rivals and Friends

Irina has tangled the most with player "ava1411" nearly 50 times — a rivalry as long as her longest winning streak, though with a win rate of just 2%, it’s clear \"ava1411\" knows how to push her buttons. Meanwhile, she shines against many opponents with a perfect 100% win rate, showing when she’s on form, no pawn is left unthreatened.

Final Thoughts

Irina is more than just a player; she’s a persistent strategist, a lover of the long game, and a chessboard comedian slipping in unexpected twists. Her chess journey is proof that perseverance, a good opening repertoire, and the willingness to fight through losses can make you a formidable contender on any day of the week — especially Sundays and mornings.

So next time you see IrinaO online, prepare for a battle of wits, unexpected sacrifices, and maybe a cheeky smile behind the screen.