Sodoma Gomora IM

Profile: Sodoma Gomora (aka JelenaKarleusa-SO-18)

International Master - The Bullet Blaze

Meet Sodoma Gomora, a chess player with the official title of International Master granted by FIDE. With a moniker like JelenaKarleusa-SO-18 on the battlefield of 64 squares, this player refuses to be pigeonholed by simple gender assumptions or average stats. Instead, they carve their legend in blazing bullet chess games where lightning-fast moves make mere mortals dizzy.

A Journey Through the Ratings

Sodoma Gomora's Bullet rating reached an awe-inspiring peak of 2908 in October 2020—yes, you read that right, nearly 2900! Their Blitz skills are nothing to scoff at either, peaking near 2790 the same year. From humble beginnings at 1362 Bullet rating in 2014 November to dominating the speed-chess arena, this player is a true speed demon who thrives under time pressure.

Playing Style and Psychology

Known to resign early only 0.79% of the time (that's less than 1 out of 100 games for the impatient!), Sodoma Gomora loves an endgame, appearing in about 85% of their matches, showing both nerve and patience when the board calms down. Their comeback rate? A stunning 90.04%—losing a piece doesn't scare them; it only fuels the fire to turn the tide.

The average game length often clocks in around 85 moves, whether in victory or defeat, proving that this player loves the deep, strategic dance as much as the adrenaline rush. Their winrate from the White side is a solid 54.08%, and from Black, an impressive 52.39%. Also, they seem to perform best on the early morning hours, especially at 03:00 AM, when most mortals would be fast asleep.

Dominance in Bullet

Sodoma Gomora boasts a formidable record in Bullet chess with over 5,000 wins out of more than 9,000 games, giving them a winning percentage just over 53%. Whether with "Top Secret" openings or sneaky counterplays, their victories outnumber the losses by a significant margin (5026 wins vs. 3626 losses).

Notable Feats & Streaks

This player’s longest winning streak soared to an impressive 18 consecutive victories, a testament to their fierce tactical awareness and resilience. On the flip side, even greats have down days, with a longest losing streak of 12 games, but Sodoma Gomora bounces back faster than a hyperactive knight.

Recent Highlights

One spectacular recent win was delivered in a 60-second bullet thriller against Skliarov_Oleksandr on April 25, 2021, ending by a slick checkmate in just 15 moves applying the Alekhine's Defense. The strategic depth and speed were so impressive, the opponent resigned without a fight in another match that day – clearly proving that sleeping on Sodoma Gomora’s moves is not an option.

A Final Thought

If chess was a rollercoaster, Sodoma Gomora would be the wild ride, thrilling spectators with unexpected twists, nail-biting comebacks, and the kind of speed that can make you question if the pieces are truly moving themselves. Whether winning by resignation, timeout, or dazzling checkmate, this International Master’s combination of speed, strategy, and psychological endurance makes them one of the most electrifying players in online chess.