Olga Matveeva (Matols) - Woman International Master
Olga Matveeva, known to friends and foes alike as Matols, dances through the 64 squares with the grace of a ballet dancer and the cunning of a chess ninja. Holding the prestigious title of Woman International Master from FIDE, Olga’s journey in chess is as thrilling as a well-executed queen sacrifice.
Chess Career & Ratings
With a peak rapid rating soaring to 2226 in April 2025 and an even more dazzling blitz rating touching 2506 in September 2024, Olga’s skills are nothing to scoff at. Whether it's rapid, blitz, or bullet, Matols tackles each game with a fiery spirit. Her bullet peak hit 2372 back in late 2020, proving she’s no stranger to the fast and furious side of chess.
Playing Style
Olga favors deep, complex endgames with an endgame frequency of almost 86%. She patiently maneuvers through an average of over 77 moves to secure a win — that's some serious stamina! With a borderline superpower comeback rate of 86%, she’s the comeback kid who thrives even when down a piece. Matols often plays the mysterious “Top Secret” openings repertoire, keeping opponents guessing and generally scratching their heads.
Notable Stats & Personality
- Longest winning streak: 9 games (because losing is just a dramatic intermission)
- Current winning streak: 2 games (still warming up!)
- Tilt factor: a humble 12 — even chess masters have their "why did I just move my queen there?!" moments
- Best time of day to play: 8:00 AM — early bird gets the mate
- White pieces win rate: ~44%, Black pieces win rate: ~40%
Recent Triumphs & Trials
Matols recently triumphed in a hard-fought rapid battle against hosseinzohrabi1, winning with the Slav Defense Modern Alapin Variation — a fancy phrase that simply means “I’m way too good at chess for you.” Before that, she outwitted abhisheksingh5 in a Sicilian French Variation encounter, again proving that with Olga, chess is never boring.
Even the best warriors face setbacks, and Olga’s recent loss to Jamorna reminded her humans (and computers) aren’t infallible — but don’t worry, Matols will be back, plotting revenge and new opening novelties!
On & Off the Board
Outside the battles of kings and pawns, Olga Matveeva is a strategic thinker with a sense of humor sharp enough to checkmate any dull moment. She likes her chess like her coffee: strong, complex, and always leaving you wanting more.
In short: if you ever spot Matols online, prepare yourself. She’s a master of surprises, a queen of resilience, and, above all, a true champion who turns the game of chess into an art form—and she has the stats to prove it!