Екатерина Кабанова WFM

Екатерина Кабанова (katchesskat)

Woman FIDE Master

Meet Екатерина Кабанова, a formidable chess warrior and proud holder of the Woman FIDE Master title. Known online as katchesskat, Екатерина has been dazzling the chessboard with her strategic prowess and tenacity.

Journey and Style

From a blitz rating starter at 1413 back in April 2017 to peaking an incredible 2393 in November 2022, Екатерина's climb through the ranks has been anything but dull. Her bullet rating had its own dramatic saga, reaching a peak of 2455 in November 2021—proving that speed chess balls don’t scare her at all.

With an average win count that could make even the toughest grandmasters raise an eyebrow, her playing style reveals a deep endgame inclination (86.74% endgame frequency) and a sturdy psychological armor: a comeback rate of 77.07%, making her the Queen of Resilience in the face of losing pieces.

Notable Stats & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: 21 games – because who doesn't like a good streak?
• Ultrafast bullet player: Maintains a superb bullet win rate of 55.16% over 3,000+ games.
• Win rates: a healthy 54.56% as White and a solid 50.81% as Black, proving versatility on both sides.
• Preferred Time to Play: Early birds rejoice! Her best time is at 9 AM when her brain is sharpest (and maybe the coffee kicks in).
• Psychological resilience faced with tilt: A modest tilt factor of 10 (somewhere between zen master and your average chess player after a bad blunder).
• Favorite openings: Openings remain classified “Top Secret” – a mystery even to her closest chess friends.

Recent Performances

On December 19, 2024, Екатерина showed her English Opening prowess by seizing victory with the white pieces over an opponent rated 2278, winning on time after a tactical battle lasting 41 moves. The game was full of tactical fireworks, including a swift knight invasion and well-timed queen maneuvers.

Of course, even champions face defeat sometimes. January 21, 2025, saw her outpaced by Adin301 in a tense struggle. But in chess, every loss is just a setup for a spectacular comeback—something Екатерина is clearly ready for next time!

Fun Facts

When not checkmating opponents online, Екатерина is probably plotting her next blitz assault or perfecting the art of the comfy chess chair. With a loyal legion of over 3,000 bullet games and countless blitz battles, she embodies the spirit of “If you can’t beat 'em with slow, beat 'em fast!”.

In summary, Екатерина Кабанова is a chess tactician with a sharp mind, a resilient heart, and a wicked sense of timing. Whether in rapid, blitz, or bullet, you can bet she’s always ready for the next challenge, armed with the “Top Secret” weapon of her favorite opening. Watch out, chess world — katchesskat is on the move!

“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind,” and Екатерина is one well-trained athlete!