Melissa Guez — Woman International Master Extraordinaire
Known in the chess world by her username melissa_guez, Melissa is a formidable Woman International Master whose playstyle could make even the most hardened grandmasters raise an eyebrow—then promptly lose their queen.
A Journey Through the Ranks
Melissa’s blitz rating skyrocketed from a modest 1,615 in 2020 to an impressive 2,241 by 2023, maintaining a stellar 2,219 in 2024. Not one to shy away from the clock’s ticking, her bullet play in 2024 peaked near 2,300, showcasing fearless speed and precision. With an average of over 71 moves per game—win or lose—Melissa clearly believes that good things take time... even if the clock says otherwise.
Master of the “Top Secret” Opening
While many players flaunt well-known openings, Melissa opts for a Top Secret repertoire that's as mysterious as her win percentage — a solid 75% in bullet and a respectable 39% in blitz across more than 200 games. When opponents try to crack her code, they often find themselves outmaneuvered and wondering what just happened.
Psychological Fortitude & Tactical Brilliance
Melissa’s tactical awareness is nothing short of legendary. She boasts a 94% comeback rate and an astounding 100% win rate after losing a piece. If chess were a battlefield, Melissa is the general who turns setbacks into dazzling victories. Tilt factor? A lowly 6 — which means frustration doesn’t last long before she's back plotting her next triumph.
Favorite Opponents? Just Ask "iamjerry" and Friends
This master has never lost to recent rivals like iamjerry, usernamearthur, timtheenchanter97, or maresias, boasting perfect win records against them. However, beware the dreaded repeated_blunder, who apparently has cracked part of Melissa’s “Top Secret” code.
When Does She Play?
Chess at dawn, chess at dusk! Melissa’s best winning moments are startlingly unconventional—75% win rate in the wee hours (1am and 3am), a solid 50% around 2am, and a dependable 60% peak on Saturdays. Clearly, midnight oil fuels her queen's gambit.
More Than Just a Player
Melissa Guez’s chess games aren’t just battles; they’re epic tales of resilience, speed, and unexpected twists. With an endgame frequency exceeding 76%, she delights in long strategic duels, proving that patience and wit go hand in hand on the sixty-four squares.
In the ever-evolving world of chess, Melissa remains a mystery wrapped in a puzzle, signed WIM — because titles won’t define her spirit, but her moves surely will.