Ekaterina Atalik IM

Ekaterina Atalik (Luxkat) - International Master Extraordinaire

Meet Ekaterina Atalik, a chess warrior armed with the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE. Not just your regular chess player, Ekaterina dances across the 64 squares with both grace and grit, weaving strategic magic that keeps opponents on their toes and sometimes even scratching their heads in disbelief!

Known in the chess world as Luxkat, Ekaterina boasts a peak blitz rating of 2433 and a blazing bullet high of 2506. That means she can think faster than a caffeine-fueled queen on the attack, yet still conjure precise moves in long, tense battles. Plus, with a rapid rating topping out at an impressive 2594, it’s clear Ekaterina doesn’t just blitz and bullet — she’s got the stamina for the classical grind too.

Playing Style & Stats

With an average game length of about 75 moves for wins and a tactical comeback rate over 81%, Ekaterina is the comeback queen! Early resignation? Almost never. She prefers battling on — probably because giving up means missing out on all the fun twists later in the game. Her win rate playing White is just a bit higher (about 53%), but don’t be fooled, she’s equally dangerous wielding the Black pieces with over 50% wins.

Did we mention her longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 19 games in a row — talk about chess on fire! And currently, she's riding a 6-win streak, so watch out, opponents.

Favorite Openings (or Secrets)

Ekaterina’s opening repertoire has a few secret weapons, but the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack - Modern Variation seems to be her ace, complete with a flawless 100% win from her single recorded game. She’s also mastered the Four Knights Game Gunsberg and the English Opening King's English Variation, each boasting perfect records. Whatever the choice, Luxkat makes sure the opponent is the one wearing a puzzled frown.

Recent Adventures on the Board

Just recently, Ekaterina clinched a dramatic victory using the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack, defeating LexHershkop on time – a classic mix of strategy and speed. A perfect example of her versatile skills and competitive spirit in action!

Chess Persona

Whether it’s a quick bullet duel or a long and winding rapid game, Ekaterina’s psychological game is strong – enduring tilts with a tilt factor of only 10 and finding her best moments to strike at 1 AM (her “witching hour”). One could say she’s a night owl with a penchant for checkmates before breakfast.

If you fancy a match against this chess aficionado, be prepared for a rollercoaster – from meticulous planning to sharp comebacks. Ekaterina Atalik, aka Luxkat, is proof chess isn’t just a game; it’s a blend of art, science, and a bit of magic.