Larisa Kuhar - Woman FIDE Master & Chess Aficionado
Larisa Kuhar, known in the chess circles as Larisa004, is a Woman FIDE Master who combines serious skill with a playful spirit at the chessboard. With a striking ability to battle back (a comeback win rate over 60%) and a knack for tactical brilliance (winning more than 70% of games after losing a piece), Larisa is a force to be reckoned with.
Rating & Playing Style
Larisa's journey through the ranks is a tale of resilience and steady progress. Starting around 1800 in blitz and bullet modes to a strong 2000+ bullet and above 2100 blitz rating by 2025, Larisa’s experience spans classic formats like Rapide and Daily chess, where patience and strategy reign supreme.
She’s not one to give up early, but at times her early resignation rate stands at a cheeky 30%, probably because she knows when to save time for the next battle. Her games tend to last over 50 moves on average, proving she loves a good chess marathon rather than quick skirmishes.
Opening Preferences: Secret Agent of Sicilian Defense
Larisa seems to have a "Top Secret" arsenal — literally! Alongside more traditional openings like the Sicilian Defense, French Defense, and Indian Game, she cleverly mixes modern and classical variations that keep opponents guessing. For example, in Blitz, her Scotch Game win rate reaches an impressive 83%, proving she knows how to seize the initiative early.
The Opponent Whisperer
With hundreds of opponents faced, Larisa has managed to perfect her chess diplomacy: some opponents end up with a perfect loss record (sorry, haters!), while others have barely escaped her winning streak. This fine balance of results showcases a player who knows how to grind out victories and embrace the challenge, never shying away even from tough matches.
Psychology & Timing
Chess is not just about pieces but about brains and nerves. Larisa sports a low tilt factor, which is a polite way of saying she stays calm when the going gets tough (and trust us, it often does). She shines on Thursdays and in the late morning hours around 11–12, so mark your calendars if you ever want to challenge her!
The Fun Side
Behind the titles and stats is a player who appreciates the joys of the game — and wouldn’t mind a few blunders here and there to keep things interesting. After all, who needs perfect chess when you can have a fantastic story and a good laugh post-game?
Whether battling in Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, or Daily formats, Larisa Kuhar blends tactical genius with relentless charm — a chess player who’s serious about the game but never takes herself too seriously.