Larissa Y. Ichimura G. Barbosa WIM

Larissa Y. Ichimura G. Barbosa

Woman International Master (WIM)

Known in the online chess world as larissayuki, Larissa is a formidable titled player whose sharp tactics and dogged perseverance have earned her the prestigious Woman International Master title from FIDE. She’s proven that chess is both an art and a battlefield—a place where patience, cleverness, and nerves of steel collide.

Journey Through the Ranks

Starting from humble beginnings in 2016 with a Daily rating of 1000, Larissa’s journey skyrocketed, especially in Blitz where she maximized her potential by reaching an impressive peak rating of 2154 in July 2021. Her adaptability is remarkable, excelling across multiple formats – be it Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, or Daily games.

Playing Style & Signature Moves

Larissa’s game is an intriguing blend of strategic endurance and surprising tactical flair. Never one to resign prematurely (her early resignation rate hovers below 1%), she often battles through long, complex endgames, averaging about 70 moves per game win. When playing Black, she boasts a slightly better win rate (around 49.5%) than with White, possibly because she enjoys the challenge of responding to White’s initiatives.

Her comeback skills are legendary, with a remarkable 84.5% rate of clawing back after falling behind. Opponents beware: losing a piece against Larissa doesn’t guarantee an easy win.

Favorite Times and Streaks

If you want to catch Larissa at peak performance, set your clock to midday — she boasts a perfect 100% win rate at 12:00. Weekends also seem to lift her game, especially Saturdays, where she wins almost 62% of her games. However, beware of Mondays and Tuesdays; her win rates dip to around 35% and 28%, respectively... Monday blues, anyone?

She has enjoyed a longest winning streak of 9 games, proving she can ride a wave of success, but the painful streak of 8 straight losses keeps her grounded and humble.

Opening Choices and Opponent Record

Larissa’s opening repertoire remains a “Top Secret” masterpiece, but her stats show resilience and balance: an almost even split of wins and losses over more than 570 Blitz games. She’s battled some regulars fiercely, including aztuna and tamarozi99. Against certain opponents, she sports a flawless 100% win rate — no chumps on the list.

Memorable Battles

Her most recent wins showed textbook use of Sicilian Defense techniques and endgame precision, outmaneuvering opponents with smart piece coordination and timely pressure. Losses? Sure, a few hard-fought battles slipped away by razor-thin margins, but as any chess player knows, every loss is just a lesson disguised as heartbreak.

The Verdict

Whether online or in tournaments, Larissa Y. Ichimura G. Barbosa is a player who embodies resilience, tactical ingenuity, and a good dose of competitive fire. Watching her games can be as thrilling as a rollercoaster ride — prepare for unexpected turns, nerve-wracking tension, and clever checkmates. She's proof that behind every chessboard lurks a warrior who's equal parts artist, scientist, and strategist... all wrapped up with a smile (and maybe a bit of mischief).