Trina Lacoste

Meet Trina Lacoste aka "Meemaw51" — The Blitz Battler Extraordinaire

Trina Lacoste might not be storming the chess Olympiad podium just yet, but she's certainly making waves on the digital battlefield. Known online as Meemaw51, Trina's chess career reads like a rollercoaster of blitz madness, daily puzzles, and rapid-fire gambits sprinkled with the occasional “what just happened?” moment.

Rating & Stats Snapshot

• Peak Blitz Rating: 311 (April 2025)
• Peak Daily Rating: 757 (April 2025) — Clearly a master of patience here!
• Peak Rapid Rating: 383 (December 2023)
• Total Blitz Games Played: 619+ (with 319 wins, 350 losses, and 52 draws)
• Longest Win Streak: 6 consecutive games!
• Current Win Streak: 2 (because who stops the momentum now?)

Playing Style & Strategies

Trina is not one to quit early — with an early resignation rate of only 8.29%, she fights until the very last pawn drops. She’s no stranger to the endgame, featuring it in over 66% of her matches, proving that she’s a patient strategist who enjoys the long haul.

Her average game length (about 58 moves) suggests a love for theatrical, drawn-out duels rather than quick-fire finishes. And with a comeback rate of 91.9%, Trina could give Rocky Balboa a run for his money, clawing her way back after tough positions.

Opening Repertoire and Favorite Gambits

When it comes to opening moves, Trina is a classic fan of the King's Pawn Opening, wielding it in 268 blitz games and rocking a respectable ~47% win rate. But she can get spicy too — her most successful pet opening is the Nimzowitsch Defense with a sizzling 59% win rate, showing savvy counter-attacking skills.

Not all gambits pay off though—her Bishop's Opening is less favored, bringing home a modest 26% win rate. But hey, every warrior has their weaknesses!

Psychological Insights & Quirks

Trina has a tilt factor of 7 — so she keeps her cool better than most after tough losses (not always easy after losing 350 blitz games!). Her best moments come around 1 PM chess-time—if you ever want to challenge her, schedule it then, but beware!

Her win rates tell an interesting story: with White pieces, she’s slightly above 50%—a true queen of the light squares. But with Black, she keeps it humble around 36%, perhaps still mastering the art of counterattack.

Recent Highlight: The Glorious Win Against "ixborg"

In her latest televised blitz chess thriller on June 3rd, 2025, Trina (as White) tackled ixborg using the Nimzowitsch Defense as her playground. After 13 moves of twists and turns, she clinched victory in a game that had bits of drama, sharp attacks, and the occasional “oops” from her opponent.

Link to the thrilling encounter: Watch here

The Final Word

Though Trina Lacoste might not yet be a grandmaster, her tenacity, versatility, and willingness to take on all comers make her a cherished and formidable player in the online chess universe. Whether she’s pulling off comebacks, experimenting with quirky gambits, or just having fun losing gracefully, Meemaw51 proves that chess is as much about heart as it is about technique.

Watch this space — Trina’s chess story is just getting started, and spoiler alert: it involves a lot more wins, plenty of pawns, and a good dose of humor!