Joara Chaves WIM

Joara Chaves - Woman International Master

Meet Joara Chaves, proudly bearing the title of Woman International Master bestowed by FIDE. A chess player whose rating journey has resembled a rollercoaster ride with a peak blitz rating of 1900 in mid-2020 and a spectacular rapid rating cresting over 2000. Whether blazing through blitz games or carefully weaving strategies in rapid matches, Joara’s clever maneuvers keep opponents guessing.

With a blitz record flirting with a balanced scale—87 wins, 91 losses, and a sprinkle of draws—Joara proves that sometimes losing is just a warm-up for the next brilliant comeback. And speaking of comebacks, did you know Joara’s comeback rate upon losing a piece is an impressive 84.44%? That’s right: when things look grim, Joara’s tactical awareness kicks into overdrive and forces opponents to sweat.

Joara’s style is a patient one, averaging around 65 moves per win and savoring the endgame in over 76% of matches. For those curious about preferred battlegrounds, the Alekhine’s Defense (B02) and the Ruy Lopez (C68) appear in Joara’s opening repertoire, signaling a love for classical yet dynamic play.

Off the board, Joara’s performance varies by day and hour: the best winning spells come on Thursdays (near 58%) and the magic hour seems to be at 5 PM, when Joara hits a stellar 80% win rate. Clearly, timing is everything—except maybe Tuesday afternoons, which could use some tactical juice!

Joara’s games also tell a story of fighting spirit: enduring a longest losing streak of 9 games might sound harsh, but that’s just the prologue to comeback tales that would inspire any chess fanatic. And while bullet chess is still Joara’s playground for learning (with some tough lessons, reflected in a 0% win rate there), blitz and rapid are where the magic unfolds.

The most recent battles show Joara as a relentless competitor. In a July 2024 blitz duel against a 1525-rated opponent, Joara clinched victory by putting time pressure on their rival, demonstrating that sometimes, the clock is the worst enemy. Other recent skirmishes hint at hard-fought contests and moments to learn from—because even a WIM knows chess is a never-ending adventure.

In summary, Joara Chaves isn’t just a chess player; she’s a fighter, strategist, and sometimes magician on the 64 squares. Whether you meet her online or across a real board, expect surprises, resilience, and a dash of chess brilliance spiced with a smile. May your next game be as thrilling as Joara’s!