Madalina Fanea

Profile Summary: Madalina Fanea (madaaaa33)

Meet Madalina Fanea, better known in the chess world as madaaaa33, a rapid-fire strategist whose journey through the 64 squares has been as exhilarating as a rollercoaster ride without seat belts. Whether it's a daring attack or a bold defense, Madalina approaches the game with a blend of resilience and a touch of whimsy.

About the Player

Madalina prefers the Rapid time control, where quick wit meets calculated risks. Her peak rapid rating of 643 (achieved in March 2021) may not shake the Grandmaster halls, but it certainly tells tales of fiery battles and dogged determination. Not one to shy away from faster formats either, she crossed the 500 mark in Blitz and Bullet ratings recently, getting a thrill from the adrenaline rush of time pressure.

With over 1,300 rapid games logged, Madalina has a balanced record, winning 590 times, losing 619, and drawing 104—proving that in chess, even the brave dance with defeat and still get back to the board.

Playing Style & Strengths

Our fearless player is not just about flashy openings. She enjoys deep endgames, with over 54% of her games moving beyond the middle game into the battlefield of patience and precision. The average game lasts close to 51 moves when winning, which suggests she wears down opponents rather than blitzing through. However, if the game turns grim and pieces are lost, Madalina’s remarkable 72% comeback rate shows she's never out of fight—not even when losing material.

One quirky fact: Madalina’s best time to play is at 3:00 AM. Who knew that the witching hour was prime for cunning checks and crafty forks? Perhaps opponents should consider setting their alarms.

Favorite Openings

Versatility is her middle name, but Madalina often returns to trusty openings like the Van 't Kruijs Opening (where she commands a 49% win rate), and the solid Pirc Defense boasting over a 52% success rate. If you face her, be ready for some surprise offbeat lines as well—the Mieses Opening and King’s Fianchetto Opening lurk in her repertoire, adding unpredictability to her arsenal.

Recent Highlights

Recently, Madalina celebrated a sharp victory by resignation with the black pieces in a maneuver-filled rapid game using the Van 't Kruijs Opening:

1. e3 d6 2. h4 b6 3. g4 Bb7 4. Rh2 Nc6 5. Bg2 d5 6. c4 e6 7. Qa4 Nf6 8. cxd5 exd5 9. a3 Nxg4 10. Rh3 Nf6 11. e4 a6 12. exd5 b5 13. Qc2 Nxd5 14. Qe4+ Nce7 15. Rf3 f6 16. b4 g6 17. Bb2 f5 18. Qe5 Rg8 19. Rd3 c6 20. Bxd5 cxd5 21. Re3 h6 22. Qf6 Bg7 23. Qe6 Bxb2 24. Qxg8+ Kd7 25. Qf7 d4 26. Rxe7+ Qxe7+ 27. Qxe7+ Kxe7 28. Ra2 Bc1 29. Rc2 Rc8 30. Rxc8 Bxc8 31. Kd1 Bb2 32. Nf3 d3 33. Nd4 Bxd4 0-1
  

But beware, not every day ends in triumph. As any real chess enthusiast knows, losses are just setups for learning new tricks and finishing off the next win with flair—Madaling pulls her pieces back on the board and rematches stronger than ever.

Off the Board

Outside the realm of chess, Madaaaa33 might be brewing a strategy for world domination or just ironically misplacing her coffee cup while analyzing complex endgames. Her chess adventures prove that you don't need to be a grandmaster to have grand fun.

Whether you're facing her in a blitz or a rapid showdown, prepare for a game full of surprises, dogged defense, and flashes of tactical brilliance. And always remember: if you see her clock showing 3 AM, it's game time.