Tuuli - Woman FIDE Master
Also known in the chess cosmos as maplet, Tuuli has gracefully earned the prestigious Woman FIDE Master title, proving that queens aren't the only fearsome forces on the board.
Rating and Performance
Tuuli has dazzled in various time controls, peaking at an impressive 2127 in Rapid chess (June 2015), 2124 in Blitz, and a swift 2072 in Bullet games (both in October 2016). With over 120 competitive blitz and bullet games played, Tuuli maintains a solid win rate, including a jaw-dropping 100% win rate in Rapid games.
Game Style and Strengths
Known for strategic endurance, Tuuli’s games often stretch to an average of nearly 70 moves per victory – patience truly is a virtue here! A tactical wizard, she boasts a remarkable 75.9% comeback rate, turning even piece losses into opportunities for stunning reversals. Over 69% endgame frequency showcases her strength in the final battlefield, making opponents sweat until the very last move.
Performance Snapshot
- Blitz record: 42 wins, 22 losses, 2 draws
- Bullet record: 37 wins, 16 losses, 1 draw
- Rapid record: Unblemished with 4 wins and zero losses or draws
- Longest winning streak: An impressive 11 games
Strategic Secrets
The mysterious opening dubbed "Top Secret" is maplet’s trusty ally across all formats, boasting a win rate above 60% in Blitz and soaring to nearly 69% in Bullet games. Perhaps it’s a guarded gambit or a well-practiced trap – either way, opponents beware!
Psychological Notes
With a tilt factor of just 3 (because who needs rage when you’ve got brains?), Tuuli shines brightest at midnight — a verified best time of day to bring out the best moves. Stronger when rated, this player thrives on the pressure and can channel an 18% better win rate in serious games vs casual ones.
Showstopper Game
One of maplet’s latest conquests was a tactical storm against the formidable basho22, featuring the Trompowsky Attack (Classical Big Center Variation). The game ended with a spectacular resignation after a precise rook and knight combination — check out the magic here.
Friendly Rivals
Tuuli has tangled most often with mysystem and computer2-medium, boasting win rates exceeding 80% against these familiar foes. However, no player sails completely unscathed: some tricky opponents like johndnazario have managed to score wins, keeping the game exciting and the hunger for improvement alive.
In short, Tuuli is a charming chess force to be reckoned with — combining calm precision, a knack for dramatic comebacks, and a sprinkle of top secret openings. Whether blitzing at high speed or slowly outmaneuvering in rapid, beware the quiet storm known as maplet!
Hi Tuuli – Personal Game Review & Improvement Plan
You’ve produced some sparkling attacking wins lately (e.g. the Trompowsky crush against basho22), yet a few recurring themes are holding you back from an even higher 2124 (2016-10-01). Here is a concise, actionable report based on your most recent games.
1 | Openings – keep the centre healthy before launching pawn storms
- Early wing-pawn pushes. Games vs. doublebeef and johndnazario show h- and a-pawns racing up the board while your king stayed in the middle. Castle first, finish development, then expand on the wings.
- Tarrasch structure (d4 d5 c4 exd5 cxd5 … c5). In your loss to doublebeef Black froze the centre with …c4, winning space and tempo. Study the standard break .
- Answering …Bb4+. Instead of the passive 5.Bd2, consider 5.Nbd2 or 5.Qd2, keeping the dark-squared bishop ready for activity.
2 | Middlegame – calculation hygiene & exchange discipline
- Loose pieces & tactical replies. In the diagrammed position of your last loss (after 13…c3!) you had three loose pieces and no safe squares. Add a “LPDO” check (“loose pieces drop off”) to every move.
- Good instincts: outposts. The knight hop Ng5-h7-f8 in your win vs. mysystem paralysed Black’s back rank. Keep hunting for these squares, but back them with other pieces rather than with pawn sacrifices only.
- Unfavourable trades. Giving up Bxf6 on move 4 in the Trompowsky granted Black the bishop pair for free. Before exchanging always ask, “Who benefits and why?”
3 | Endgames & clock management
- Lost on time in drawn positions. Three recent defeats were flag-outs. Play a daily 10-move “conversion drill” on a rook-and-pawn vs. rook table-base position to build speed.
- Outside passed pawns. Your Caro-Kann win showcased textbook technique. Keep revising opposition, key squares, and the concept of the outside passer.
4 | Two-week training schedule
- 20 tactical puzzles/day, no piece dragging; write down candidate moves first.
- Replay one annotated GM game in each of your main openings, focusing on pawn breaks.
- Two 10 | 5 games per session; spend ≤30 s on the first 10 moves to conquer time trouble.
- After each game, pinpoint the moment where evaluation swung using your “LPDO + candidate moves” checklist.
5 | When to play
Your results peak after 18:00 UTC and on Tuesdays – see
and . Scheduling rated sessions during these windows will automatically boost your score.Keep the energy, Tuuli! Combine these tweaks with your natural attacking flair and a jump in performance will follow quickly.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| keith swedo | 5W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| good_eye_might | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| madjid2005 | 3W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| beaverfan | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| tacticsrcool | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 2072 | 2111 | ||
| 2015 | 1955 | 1950 | 2127 | |
| 2012 | 1395 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 11W / 3L / 0D | 9W / 4L / 0D | 74.0 |
| 2015 | 26W / 13L / 1D | 31W / 12L / 1D | 67.9 |
| 2012 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 57.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 83.3% |
| Bird Opening: Dutch Variation | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Bird Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense: Winawer Variation, Advance Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense: Guimard Variation, Thunderbunny Variation | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Bird Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Slav Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Döry Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 4 | 1 |