Kateryna Odnorozhenko - Woman International Master
Known online as Kithara1986, Kateryna Odnorozhenko is a seasoned chess warrior with the prestigious title of Woman International Master granted by FIDE. With a sharp tactical mind and a penchant for dramatic comebacks (an impressive 81% comeback rate!), Kateryna's games are never dull battles of wits.
Playing Highlights
Rising to a peak rapid rating of 2508 in September 2020, Kateryna showed the chess world she's more than just a quick thinker—she's also a strategist. Her blitz performances are no less remarkable, boasting a peak of 2116, making her a formidable opponent whether on the clock or under pressure.
Style & Strategy
Kateryna loves long, intense endgames, playing an average of nearly 73 moves per win, proving patience is her chess superpower. She tends to resign early only 44% of the time — the other 56% she’s fighting tooth and nail. Her win rate with the white pieces is slightly higher (53.77%) than with black (47.67%), indicating she likes to take the initiative—but don’t count her out when defending!
Favorite Openings
- Italian Game: Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening in rapid, where she has a 100% score after playing it.
- Queen's Indian Defense - Fianchetto Capablanca Variation, Slav Defense, and a variety of sharp lines in blitz and rapid showing her eclectic opening repertoire.
Famous Battles: The Latest
In her recent victory against tohir1963 (June 2025), Kateryna secured a triumphant win by resignation after a tense fight featuring the Italian Game, demonstrating once again her mastery in all phases of the battle. Just days before, she defeated VladNG with cool precision using the Queen's Indian Defense in a game where every move echoed strategic brilliance.
The Not-So-Glamorous Side
Even greats have off days! Kateryna’s recent loss to the crafty 14narb ended with a respectful resignation, showing class in defeat. Chess is as much about learning from losses as celebrating wins.
Fun Facts
- Her best time to play? Around 1 PM — so if you challenge her too early morning, you might catch her before her coffee kicks in.
- Current winning streak: 1. Longest streak: a cool 9 wins in a row — a mini chess marathon!
- Her psychological tilt factor is a mere 6, which means she rarely lets frustration cloud her mind. A Zen chess master in the making!
Whether she’s crushing pawns or patiently maneuvering her pieces, Kateryna Odnorozhenko embodies the spirit of a true chess competitor—always learning, always evolving, and having a bit of fun while doing it.