Diana Banawa

Diana Banawa: The Queen of the Blitz Board

Meet Diana Banawa, a chess virtuoso with a flair for fast-paced games and a surprisingly stubborn refusal to resign early (only 0.67% early resignation rate, for the record).

Rise Through the Ratings

Since 2022, Diana’s blitz rating has impressively climbed from a humble 977 to a peak of 1980 in 2025, almost like her pawns just keep marching forward without looking back. Her bullet chess stats are equally fierce, hitting a max rating of 1912 in 2025. Rapid play sees a steadier climb, peaking at 1646 in 2025 — she likes a bit of blitz but can handle the longer fights gracefully too.

Playing Style & Tactics

Diana's gameplay is a marathon disguised as a sprint: averaging nearly 73 moves per win and 81 moves per loss, meaning she loves a good tussle before crowning a victor.

Her endgame frequency is 81%, which is like saying, “I’m here for the long haul, and I’m not giving up until every rook and bishop says goodbye.” She holds a solid White win rate of 51.5% and Black win rate just shy of 49.1% — proving she’s equally comfortable leading or playing defense.

Her comeback rate is an astonishing 87.16%, and after losing a piece, she goes full phoenix mode with a 100% win rate. Opponents beware: losing material against Diana is just the beginning of your problems.

Win-Loss Record & Opponents

In blitz, Diana boasts 878 wins out of 1776 games in her top secret opening repertoire — a nearly 50% win rate that’s more consistent than your morning coffee. Bullet games are even more favorable, with almost 59% wins.

Her longest winning streak? A mighty 12 games — no slouch, but hey, who's counting?

Among frequent foes, she’s battled janjodi20 14 times and jayrilramos 13 times, showing she enjoys familiar rivalries. Some opponents, like gggg_yo and iamyourbro5, have been completely vanquished, with a 100% win rate — talk about chess domination!

Timing is Everything

Diana shows an uncanny ability to win on Sunday (55%) and Monday mornings (up to nearly 64% between 6-8 am), so if you want to catch her off-guard, maybe try a bluff at 18:00 when her win rate dips below 25% — even the best have their Kryptonite.

In a Nutshell

Diana Banawa is the type of player who doesn’t just play chess — she lives it, breathes it, and turns every game into an epic saga. With a cunning mix of strategic endurance and blinding speed, she's your go-to opponent if you want a match that’s equal parts challenge and thrill. Just don’t expect her to quit early; she’s in it to win it... or at least to drag you through every twist and turn before calling checkmate.