Katharina Newrkla WIM

Katharina Newrkla (kathi92)

Woman International Master (WIM)

Meet Katharina Newrkla, a chess maestro who has gracefully earned the prestigious title of Woman International Master from FIDE. Known in online circles as kathi92, Katharina is as fierce on the board as she is charming off it.

Since bursting onto the scene, Katharina has played over 60 blitz games with an impressive overall win rate of 75.8%, and a daily chess win rate soaring to 84.4%. She seems to have hacked the time-space continuum of chess — her blitz peak rating reached a lively 2126 in March 2020, while her daily chess peak hovered just below that at 1883 back in 2011.

A tactical wizard, Katharina's comeback rate is an incredible 70%, and when she loses a piece, she still manages to turn the tables 75% of the time. It’s no wonder her opponents often find themselves with more regrets than rooks left on the board.

Speaking of opponents, Katharina has slain the likes of “chessuone,” “sorrossss,” and “vg2710” with a perfect 100% win rate — no mercy here! However, she’s also experienced a few humbling moments against players like “windyroad” and “porsborg,” proving that even the best have something to learn.

Katharina prefers long, strategic battles, with an average of nearly 67 moves per victory — she likes to savor the game like a fine wine rather than rushing to quick checkmates. Her endgame prowess shines bright, with it occurring in over 76% of her matches.

If you ever want to catch Katharina at her absolute peak, schedule a game at 10 PM — her best time to play, when every move seems to sparkle with extra genius. Fun fact: she’s undefeated at 11 AM, 6 AM, and 5 AM, so consider those hours "Kathi’s prime time" for beating the competition in their pajamas.

Recent Triumph

On March 14, 2020, in a dazzling blitz game against SchlagdenIgel, Katharina executed a flawless checkmate after a tactical skirmish deep in the Pirc Defense, winning with a quick 30-move strike. You can relive the magic here.

Katharina Newrkla is not just a chess player — she’s a strategy artist, proving that wit and persistence can rewrite the script of every game. Whether blitz or daily, on the black or white side, kathi92 makes chess look effortless and fun, with just the right sprinkle of competitive fire.