Melissa Castrillon Gomez WIM

Melissa Castrillon Gomez - Woman International Master (WIM)

Meet Melissa Castrillon Gomez, a formidable chess force who proudly wears the title of Woman International Master, awarded by none other than FIDE itself. Known in the chess world by her username melicg25, Melissa’s journey on 64 squares is nothing short of inspiring — with a sprinkle of humor and a dash of brilliance!

Rising Through the Ranks

Starting out with a blitz rating of 1400 in 2014, Melissa climbed steadily to a staggering 2447 by 2025. Her bullet and rapid performances are no less impressive. In bullet chess, she made the leap from a modest 1400 in 2015 to an impressive 2106 peak, while her rapid rating peaked at an astonishing 2376 in 2020. If chess ratings were mountains, Melissa would be scaling Everest in multiple formats!

A Tactical Maestro

If chess games were movies, Melissa’s would be an edge-of-the-seat thriller. With a 98.44% win rate after losing a piece and an incredible 87.86% comeback rate, she's basically the Houdini of chess — escaping tight spots and turning the game on its head. Opponents beware: Melissa doesn’t just play chess, she performs theatrical comebacks worthy of applause.

Playing Style & Psychology

Known for her endurance, Melissa’s games boast an average of 71 moves per win and over 81 moves per loss — apparently, she’s in it for the long haul, not just quick checkmates. And though her “tilt factor” scores an 8 (even grandmasters have their off days), her resilience is remarkable. Just don’t mention “casual games” — Melissa’s win rate dips by nearly 13% when stepping out of rated battles, proving she’s all about that serious competition.

Chess Openings & Opponents

While her preferred openings are officially “Top Secret,” we know this top-secret arsenal has led her to win over 50% of more than 3,000 games in blitz and bullet formats combined. She has also maintained a positive war record against many challengers, showcasing an adaptability that makes facing her a real challenge. Opponents like sportsbilly13 and rix_pv might want to rethink their life choices.

Fun Facts

• Longest winning streak? A cool 22 games. Talk about momentum!
• Peak bullet games played in a single year: Over 1,500 in 2020. That’s basically a chess marathon.
• Her best hours to challenge? Between 9 and 11 AM, with win rates soaring above 70%. So set your alarms early if you dare!

In short, Melissa Castrillon Gomez is a chess gladiator who blends strategic genius with fierce perseverance—always a step ahead and ready for the next clash on the board.