Valentina Argote Heredia - Woman International Master
Known online as Lavalitahumana, Valentina Argote Heredia is a formidable chess player holding the prestigious Woman International Master title from FIDE. From blitz battles to lightning-fast bullet games, Valentina's chess journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster ride—except she's been zooming up the rating charts at breakneck speed.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
Valentina's blitz prowess is impressive, boasting a peak rating of 2541 in 2021, and maintaining a strong presence above 2300 in recent years. When rapid games come into play, her peak hovers around 2206—proving she's no stranger to strategizing under pressure. And if you blink, you might miss her bullet games: a whirlwind where she once achieved an explosive 2533 rating.
Her average moves per win hover near 80, suggesting Valentina prefers epic chess sagas rather than quick-fire skirmishes (okay, maybe sometimes she loves a quick checkmate too!). Her psychological resilience is legendary: an 88.78% comeback rate and an astonishing 94.49% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about turning adversity into triumph!
Not Just Chess – A Tactical Comedy Game
Sure, she keeps a cool-headed tilt factor of 9 (which is surprisingly low for someone handling bullet madness), but if you ever catch Valentina feeling the heat, just remember: every loss is an opportunity for a comeback, and every loss after losing a piece is basically a free win in disguise.
Record & Rivalries
With nearly 1,600+ blitz games and over 2,500 bullet duels logged in her career to date, Valentina’s win-lose-draw balance shows a brave warrior who wins slightly more than she loses, always striving for perfection—and sometimes achieve it with a 15-game win streak.
Her most beloved opponents include kino (87 contests) and bere_acqua (52 games), while her win rate against many challengers sits comfortably above 50%, occasionally hitting flawless 100% against a handful of unlucky players. If you fancy a match, consider yourself warned!
Fun Facts
- Valentina shines brightest on Thursdays and Wednesdays, with win rates above 52%, proving mid-week madness can be very productive.
- Her peak tactical shines around 11 AM with a 66.67% win rate—suggesting coffee and chess are the ultimate combo.
- Her enduring love for endings means 81.32% of her games reach the endgame—because who doesn't love a good finale?
In summary, Valentina Argote Heredia is not just a chess player but a force of strategic nature, mental toughness, and a sprinkle of fun unpredictability. Whether you’re a fellow contender or just a fan of the game, she's proof that chess is as thrilling as life itself—and twice as challenging to master!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Karl Tolentino | 40W / 35L / 12D | |
| Dejan Omorjan | 25W / 24L / 3D | |
| Harshal Patil | 20W / 19L / 0D | |
| Dmitri Shevelev | 16W / 20L / 0D | |
| foxyroxy5488 | 17W / 15L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2353 | |||
| 2024 | 2299 | 2243 | 2206 | |
| 2023 | 2243 | |||
| 2022 | 2352 | |||
| 2021 | 2330 | 2425 | 2206 | |
| 2020 | 2401 | 2234 | 2143 | |
| 2018 | 1342 | 1616 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11W / 14L / 0D | 8W / 19L / 1D | 85.2 |
| 2024 | 4W / 6L / 0D | 7W / 1L / 1D | 83.3 |
| 2023 | 1W / 3L / 0D | 1W / 3L / 0D | 88.0 |
| 2022 | 5W / 6L / 0D | 8W / 4L / 0D | 82.2 |
| 2021 | 570W / 439L / 71D | 541W / 490L / 74D | 85.4 |
| 2020 | 164W / 122L / 18D | 155W / 120L / 30D | 82.7 |
| 2018 | 43W / 23L / 0D | 42W / 32L / 0D | 4.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 151 | 87 | 64 | 0 | 57.6% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 55 | 36 | 16 | 3 | 65.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 39 | 16 | 22 | 1 | 41.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 29 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 37.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation, Opocensky Variation | 26 | 14 | 8 | 4 | 53.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 22 | 16 | 6 | 0 | 72.7% |
| French Defense: Burn Variation | 21 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 66.7% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 20 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 35.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation | 19 | 12 | 6 | 1 | 63.2% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 18 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 108 | 57 | 47 | 4 | 52.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 72 | 34 | 34 | 4 | 47.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 59 | 31 | 22 | 6 | 52.5% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 46 | 19 | 25 | 2 | 41.3% |
| Barnes Defense | 45 | 21 | 19 | 5 | 46.7% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 44 | 18 | 23 | 3 | 40.9% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 44 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 63.6% |
| Sicilian Defense | 43 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 55.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 42 | 19 | 20 | 3 | 45.2% |
| Alekhine Defense | 39 | 16 | 16 | 7 | 41.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Classical Variation, Svenonius Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Benko Gambit Accepted: Central Storming Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Rubinstein System, Rubinstein Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 15 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 6 |