Laura Sarria

Laura Sarria (laurichiu) - The Bullet Blaze

Once upon a chessboard, Laura Sarria, aka laurichiu, emerged as a bullet-loving tactician with a passion for quick moves and rapid-fire strategy. Specializing in the lightning-fast Bullet time control, Laura reached a peak rating of an impressive 1320 in November 2019 — enough to make even the most seasoned blitzers nod in respect.

Although Laura’s Rapid and Blitz journey had its ups and downs, with rapid ratings dipping from 638 in late 2020 to 377 by early 2021, and blitz hovering around the 700 mark before a quiet slowdown, she always brought an adventurous spirit to the game. Perhaps it’s her fearless approach – a fearless streak that led to a longest winning spree of 9 games and a not-so-friendly 7-game losing skid. Talk about a rollercoaster!

Opening Maestro (or Adventurer?)

Laura’s favorite battlefield is as eclectic as her style. In bullet, she boasts a flawless 100% win rate with openings like the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation, Giuoco Piano Game, and even the Birds Opening Froms Gambit. Not your everyday combo, but her wins show she’s not afraid to think outside the orthodox (or boring) box.

In blitz, the Van Geet Opening is her comfort zone, yielding a spotless 4 wins in 4 games — a true niche dominance, while other openings such as the Queens Pawn Opening Chigorin Variation and Reti Opening proved a bit more challenging. But hey, even masters have their kryptonite!

Playing Style & Quirks

• Average moves per win: About 49, proving she enjoys a good prolonged battle when she’s on form.
• Endgame frequency: 40% – Laura is no stranger to the grind.
• Comeback rate: A hearty 57%, showing resilience even when the chips are down (and likely the clock’s ticking fast!).
• Tilt factor: A mild 7 – which means she keeps her cool... mostly.
• Best time of day to play: 18:00, when the chess gods (and coffee) align perfectly.

Memorable Moments

Among her notable victories: a dazzling checkmate executed in a classic Kings Fianchetto Sicilian Invitation bullet game, reminding everyone why bullet chess is as thrilling as a Hollywood thriller. Sometimes she wins by resignation too, showing that her opponents often wave the white flag early.

But not all battles ended in victory. Laura’s losses mostly came via checkmate or resignation, a reminder that every player is only human—even one who has mastered the 60-second duel! And she’s faced her most games against the tough opponent battever, a worthy nemesis who currently holds the upper hand with 8 wins.

Fun Fact

Despite the serious nature of chess, Laura carries a lighthearted approach. She doesn't mind losing as much as she enjoys playing—and we’d all be lucky to have her infectious love of the game move across the board every hour of the day.