Evgeniya Doluhanova (Jenia84) - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Evgeniya Doluhanova, a chess virtuoso who proudly holds the title of Woman Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE – the gold standard of chess excellence. Whether you call her Evgeniya or her username, Jenia84, one thing is crystal clear: she’s here to play and win.
Chess Career & Style
Jenia84’s games are the perfect blend of tactical wizardry and steadfast resilience. Renowned for her impressive endgame frequency (85% of her games), she patiently grinds down opponents, averaging over 80 moves per win – a marathon runner on the 64 squares. With a comeback success rate of over 86%, she loves turning the tables when the odds are against her, proving that losing a piece isn't an end but a new beginning.
Ratings & Performance Highlights
- Peak Blitz rating: 2531 (January 2025) — fast and furious!
- Peak Rapid rating: 2427 (September 2019) — thinking quickly, but not rushing.
- Peak Bullet rating: 2297 (October 2022) — lightning moves require lightning reflexes.
- Blitz win rate hovers around 42%, with a knack for the mysterious and "Top Secret" openings.
- Rapid games see her at a solid 65% win rate, showing rapid thinking is her forte.
Notable Trivia
Jenia84 has a playful penchant for "Top Secret" openings that keep opponents guessing—and sometimes resigned in defeat. She’s not shy about early resignations either, packing up her queenside tents about half the time when the chips are down (a gracious tactician knows when to retreat!). Her win streaks have gone up to an impressive 36 games—she’s no stranger to dominating the board.
Recent Triumph
Just recently, Jenia84 secured a crushing victory against Molarband by resignation, demonstrating her mastery of the Queen's Indian Defense Fianchetto Classical Traditional Variation. It was a graceful finish, wrapped in a sharp and strategic clash that left her opponent no choice but to tip over the king.
Personality on the Board
With a tilt factor of just 10 (chess player speak for “keeps cool under fire”), and a best time to play around 9 AM (coffee and calculated moves anyone?), Evgeniya balances intensity with composure. Her opponents better watch out, because when Jenia84 steps up, the kings and queens better be ready for a battle royale.
Whether blitzing with blinding speed or maneuvering in the long game, Evgeniya "Jenia84" Doluhanova is a formidable force on the chess battlefield—a player who makes the 64 squares her kingdom and leaves opponents pondering what just happened. If chess had a royal court, she’d definitely be the queen.