Hoang Thi Bao Tram (meoluoi91)
Woman Grandmaster, The Tactical Dynamo
Hoang Thi Bao Tram, known in the chess world by her formidable username meoluoi91, is a Woman Grandmaster who has dazzled chessboards across the globe. She’s not just any player; she’s a strategic force to be reckoned with, demonstrating an impressive knack for mid- to late-game tactics and an almost superhuman ability to come back from behind, boasting a comeback rate of a whopping 84.61%!
Starting from modest rapid ratings in the 1000s back in 2013, Hoang's journey is nothing short of inspiring. Over the years, her blitz and bullet ratings skyrocketed, with bullet reaching an astonishing peak of 2759 in late 2024 — a rating so high it probably causes opponent keyboards to temporarily malfunction. Blitz peaked nicely at 2722 in 2021, reinforcing her fast-paced brilliance, and rapid at a slick 2260 in 2020. Those who try to outpace her often find themselves staring down the barrel of brutal time scrambles and tactical swindles.
With thousands of wins under her belt — including nearly 3,500 in bullet and over 2,400 in blitz — Hoang brings a balanced blend of patience and aggression. Her average moves per win hover around 81 in rapid games, showcasing her endurance and precision over lengthy battles. But don’t expect her to give up easily; her psychological resilience shines through a tilt factor of only 12, and a tendency to best opponents in the early morning hours (perfect for insomniacs who want to spice up their dawn!).
Playing Style and Stats Highlights
- Endgame Enthusiast: Engages endgames 86% of the time, proving she’s got the patience to finish what she starts.
- Early Resignation Rate: A mere 1.39%, meaning she fights tooth and nail before conceding.
- White Pieces Win Rate: 53.53% – because she likes to start on the front foot.
- Black Pieces Win Rate: Solid 48.14%, revealing robust defense and counterattack skills.
- Favorite Openings: While keeping her top secrets locked away, she’s known to dance delicately with variations like the Caro-Kann Defense, Indian Games, and the Neo-Grunfeld Defense.
Notable Personality Traits:
- Fearless in bullet battles, often winning over 50% of her blitz and bullet games combined.
- A strategic mind who sometimes leaves opponents scratching their heads in “How did she just do that?” moments.
- Has weathered swings of victory and loss with a longest winning streak of 19 and a longest losing streak of 12, highlighting both human frailty and champion stamina.
- Excels most around the witching hour of 4 AM — perfect for nocturnal grandmaster fans.
Recent Glorious Victory
In May 2025, Hoang claimed a crushing victory against NexoKnight11, sealing the match with a precise checkmate on move 42 in a Neo-Grunfeld Defense battle. You can witness the tactical fireworks here.
In Closing
Hoang Thi Bao Tram is not just a chess player — she’s a dazzling gladiator on 64 squares, combining intellectual ferocity with an almost artistic touch. Whether blitzing against the clock or trekking through deep endgames, she brings passion, skill, and an occasional sprinkle of mystery to every match.