Lorena Zepeda WIM

Lorena Zepeda - Woman International Master

Meet Lorena Zepeda (also known in the realms of rapid-fire battles as lennitaz), a chess virtuoso who holds the prestigious title of Woman International Master awarded by FIDE. With a rating that dances elegantly above 2100 in blitz and pushing 2040 in bullet, Lorena blends strategic depth with lightning speed — a true hybrid of patience and flair.

Chess Style & Strength

Lorena's playing style is a fascinating mix of resilience and endurance. With an average game length of nearly 70 moves in wins and an impressive 82% frequency of endgames, it's clear they are comfortable pressing until the final act. Early resignations? Nope — Lorena makes sure every piece on the board earns its keep.

A comeback specialist, they boast a comeback rate of 82.7% and even wrangle victories after losing a piece more than half the time. That’s like winning poker despite folding your best cards — sheer tactical wizardry!

Performance Highlights

• Peak Blitz rating of 2145 achieved in November 2023
• Peak Bullet rating climbing to an impressive 2040 just recently in June 2025
• Overall blitz win rate hovers around 57%, improving even more when playing White (58.3%) or Black (58.5%)
• Thrives most around mid-afternoon and early morning hours — peak playtime at 4 AM with a perfect 100% win rate in limited samples. Apparently, Lorena likes to catch opponents sleeping!

Opening Repertoire Secrets

Ever the tactician, Lorena’s preferred openings are playfully disguised under the label "Top Secret", yielding a respectable 56.7% win rate across a massive 277 blitz games. Among known weapons, the Sicilian Defense (Najdorf & English Attack), the French Winawer, and the Caro-Kann Exchange make frequent appearances, striking fear into opponents’ hearts.

When blitzing in bullet games, they show love for the King's Indian Samisch, the French King's Indian Attack, and sharp Sicilian variations — a cocktail designed to keep anyone on their toes.

Anecdotes & Fun Facts

Lorena’s cool-headed approach gives a “tilt factor” rating of 5—basically, impervious to riling up. Plus, their peculiar magical hour at 4 AM? Maybe they’re secretly a chess-playing owl who treats dawn like prime hunting ground.

They hold an astounding win streak record of 13 games, proving that once Lorena gets into the zone, it’s game over for the competition — and likely time to reconsider life choices for their opponents.

Recent Masterpieces

In the latest dramatic showdown on June 1, 2025, playing White in the Sicilian Nimzowitsch Variation, Lennitaz flawlessly delivered a checkmate in a thrilling 29-move battle — complete with aggressive pawn pushes and a final queen strike that left no room for doubt. Watch out, chess world!

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Opponent Records & Rivalries

Battling often against rafaelzepeda (19 games, ~74% win rate) and other regular foes, Lorena’s adaptability and tactical sharpness shine through. While some opponents have managed to snatch victories, many fall into the long list of players who tasted their skill firsthand and lost.