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Besa Masaiti WFM

Username: LaraCroft_07

Location: Gaborone

Playing Since: 2020-07-09 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1421
9W / 4L / 4D
Rapid: 1899
71W / 53L / 8D
Blitz: 1827
262W / 186L / 15D
Bullet: 1987
451W / 474L / 39D

Besa Masaiti - Woman FIDE Master and Chess Enthusiast

Meet Besa Masaiti, a titled Woman FIDE Master who has been making waves on the 64 squares with strategic brilliance and a touch of flair. With a peak blitz rating flirting just shy of 2000, and bullet close behind at 1933, Besa proves that speed and precision can indeed coexist. Not one to shy away from long battles, their rapid and daily performances have peaked nearly at 1900, showing consistent form across all time controls.

Besa is known for an intriguing blend of resilience and tactical prowess, boasting a remarkable comeback rate of almost 77% — the kind of player who laughs in the face of adversity, snatches back pieces, and keeps opponents guessing. When losing a piece, Besa's fighting spirit shines with nearly a 50% win rate after such setbacks. Opponents beware: the psychological tilt factor is modest, but this chess warrior strikes at their best around 2 PM — so schedule your challenge wisely!

Their favorite weapon in battle might just be the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening, dominating choices in blitz, bullet, and rapid, with more than half the games ending in a win. Don't expect to catch them off guard easily though — they keep an average win streak of 9 games at times, proving their knack for seizing momentum.

On the battlefield of blitz games, Besa has racked up an impressive 290 wins out of 502 games with a fighting style that mixes deliberate endgames and occasional early resignations (about 4% - hey, even WFM's know when to concede and save time for the next challenge!). Against equal or lower-rated opponents, the winning percentages shine, while facing higher-rated foes is a courageous test of patience and perseverance.

Their playful side shows in the choice of username, LaraCroft_07, channeling the adventurous spirit of a video game hero who can navigate traps, puzzles, and checkmates without breaking a sweat.

Recent Highlights

  • Delivered a stunning checkmate in a bullet game using the Mieses Opening, showcasing swift tactical clarity.
  • Maintained an overall healthy score across all time controls, with a particular knack for blitz and bullet endurance.
  • Favored the intense battlegrounds of "Top Secret" openings, where wins outnumber losses significantly.

While not invincible — as all mortals — Besa's losses are often hard-fought and reveal a tenacity that earns respect from peers and opponents alike. With thousands of games played online and an ever-improving rating trajectory, the chess world is definitely a more exciting place with Besa Masaiti competing.

So next time you find yourself matched against LaraCroft_07, prepare for a rollercoaster ride, brilliant defenses, unexpected tactics, and just maybe, an endgame checkmate delivered with a wink.


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Feedback for Besa Masaiti

Dear Besa, after reviewing your recent games, here are some personalized insights to help you improve your chess skills:

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You have a solid grasp of less common openings such as the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack and Saragossa Opening. This can surprise opponents and give you a strategic edge early.
  • Attacking Play: Your ability to execute sharp attacks, often leading to early checkmates, shows good tactical awareness and an understanding of piece coordination.
  • Endgame Awareness: Several of your victories demonstrate effective endgame techniques and an ability to convert advantages into wins.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: A few losses were due to running out of time. Try to allocate your thinking time more evenly throughout the game, especially in complex positions where deeper calculation is needed.
  • Defensive Accuracy: Some defeats came from allowing opponent's forks, pins, and mating nets. Strengthen your defensive tactics by regularly practicing puzzles focused on these motifs.
  • Positional Understanding: Working on controlling key squares and pawn structures can improve your middle-game. Avoid passive piece placements and look for active squares for your pieces early.
  • Transitions between Opening and Middlegame: While your openings are creative, be mindful of solidifying your position after the opening phase and avoiding traps your opponent might capitalize on.

Training Recommendations

  • Practice tactical puzzles daily, concentrating on common mating patterns to improve recognition and calculation speed.
  • Review your losses, especially the moments where you lost material or position advantage, to understand decision-making mistakes.
  • Study games from strong players using similar openings you enjoy to learn middle-game plans and strategic ideas.
  • Use slow time controls for training to focus on deep calculation and positional evaluation without time pressure.

Keep up the great work and maintain consistency in your study and practice! Your passion and eagerness to learn are evident, and with gradual improvements in the areas mentioned, your chess rating and performance will rise steadily.

Feel free to share more games or specific positions you want to analyze in detail!



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1951 1827 1899
2024 1735 1895 1895 1421
2023 1471 1539 1675 1695
2022 1522 1610 1752 1695
2021 1275 1616 1682 1678
2020 1662 1612 1586 1513
Rating by Year20202021202220232024202519511275YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 83W / 72L / 10D 70W / 90L / 8D 72.8
2024 181W / 156L / 21D 185W / 167L / 10D 70.0
2023 20W / 22L / 1D 21W / 22L / 1D 54.7
2022 36W / 10L / 0D 23W / 21L / 4D 73.8
2021 55W / 42L / 3D 66W / 38L / 2D 67.5
2020 69W / 54L / 4D 58W / 57L / 4D 62.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 37 17 20 0 46.0%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 25 16 8 1 64.0%
Unknown 21 10 11 0 47.6%
Sicilian Defense 20 14 5 1 70.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 18 9 8 1 50.0%
Amazon Attack 17 13 4 0 76.5%
Australian Defense 17 14 3 0 82.3%
Amar Gambit 16 10 6 0 62.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 15 6 9 0 40.0%
English Opening 12 9 2 1 75.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 54 23 30 1 42.6%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 49 26 22 1 53.1%
Amar Gambit 42 23 18 1 54.8%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation 35 15 18 2 42.9%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 34 13 20 1 38.2%
Australian Defense 27 16 11 0 59.3%
Alekhine Defense 27 13 14 0 48.1%
Sicilian Defense 26 10 15 1 38.5%
Amazon Attack 26 12 14 0 46.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 25 12 12 1 48.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 13 8 5 0 61.5%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 7 3 3 1 42.9%
East Indian Defense 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation 5 2 1 2 40.0%
Amazon Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Gruenfeld: 5.Bg5 c6 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Sicilian Defense 3 3 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Amar Gambit 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Exchange Variation 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 2 1 0 1 50.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 2 1 1 0 50.0%
English Opening 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Gruenfeld: Schlechter, 5.Qb3 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 9 1
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