Olga Artemyeva - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Chess isn’t just a game for Olga Artemyeva, it’s a thrilling rollercoaster of strategic brilliance, cunning tactics, and a few cheeky surprises along the way. Known in the chess circles by her username lelya96, Olga proudly carries the title of Woman FIDE Master, a testament to her skill and dedication to the royal game.
Rating Journey and Playing Style
Starting with a Blitz rating of about 1548 in early 2017, Olga turbocharged her way up to a peak Blitz rating of 2502 in February 2020 – a rise that would make even a knight’s gallop seem slow! Her Bullet battles have also been fiery, peaking over 2100 and showcasing her lightning-fast tactical awareness.
Known for being the queen of comebacks, Olga boasts a staggering 89.31% comeback rate, proving that even when she loses a piece, it’s game on. With an average of nearly 78 moves per win, she’s definitely not one to give up early—and her early resignation rate is a modest 0.47%, so she fights on with grit and genius.
Statistical Tidbits
- Blitz Record: 493 wins, 586 losses, and 87 draws. A true fighter who never backs down.
- Bullet Record: With 58 wins out of 110 games, her win rate hovers around a sharp 52.7%, showing she can think on her feet (or fingers!) in rapid-fire matches.
- Favorite Playtimes: She owns the late-night hours with peak performance around midnight and the early morning at 5 AM—some say Olga might be part chess grandmaster, part nocturnal superhero.
- Winning Streaks: Olga’s longest winning streak is an impressive 8 games—a streak worthy of a chess king’s nod.
Psychological Armor
With a Tilt Factor of just 10, Olga stays cool under pressure, handling losses with grace and bouncing back like a chessboard warrior. Whether it’s blitz, bullet, or daily chess, she brings sharp focus and tactical flair to every match.
Most Recent Memorable Battles
Among Olga’s latest triumphs was a dazzling checkmate victory against HorseyChess in a tense and tactical Titled Tuesday Blitz. This game featured cunning maneuvers in the Italian Game, ending with her opponent helpless against her precise and patient assault. However, like any great competitor, she’s also tasted defeat, most recently conceding to a crafty opponent in Petrov’s Defense, proving that even the best have to keep their wits about them.
Final Word
Olga Artemyeva is a formidable chess artist with a passion forged in fire and tested on countless 64-square battlefields. Whether dazzling with sharp openings or outlasting adversaries in marathon endgames, she approaches the game with a blend of skill, strategy, and a dash of humor. Opponents beware: facing Olga means stepping into a mental chess arena where she’s always ready to play smart, fast, and sometimes, just a little sneaky.