About Galina Mikheeva
Galina Mikheeva, proudly holding the title of Woman International Master awarded by FIDE, is a chess player with a passion for rapid and tactical encounters. Known for her impressive dedication to blitz chess, she has demonstrated a persistent fighting spirit and an insightful approach to the game.
Playing Style and Strengths
Galina enjoys dynamic and sharp play, favoring openings that encourage complexity and tactical battles. She shines particularly in blitz and rapid formats, where her average game length and comeback ability make her a tenacious opponent.
- Preferred Time Control: Bullet and Blitz
- Strong tactical awareness with a notable comeback rate of over 40%
- Effective in endgames, with almost 47% of her games reaching that phase
- Favors aggressive openings like the Scotch Game and Petrov's Defense with excellent win rates
Career Highlights and Performance
Galina's peak blitz rating reached an impressive 2402 as of March 2024, a testament to her skill and competitive spirit. Despite some ups and downs, she has shown remarkable resilience and the ability to turn games around after setbacks.
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2402 (March 2024)
- Noteworthy unbeaten streaks in diverse openings such as the Scotch Game, boasting a 100% win rate in blitz
- Strong record in rapid with a peak of 1865 and solid victories in classical variations
- Longest winning streak: 14 games, proving her ability to maintain peak performance
Opening Repertoire Highlights
Galina's opening choices reveal a player who favors both classical and sharp lines, balancing solid defense with attacking chances.
- Blitz Favorites: Scotch Game (100% win rate), Petrov's Defense (87.5% win rate), Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation (84.62% win rate)
- Bullet Highlights: Scandinavian Defense (83.33% win rate), showing strong aptitude for fast-paced counterplay
- Rapid & Daily: Mix of the Ruy Lopez, Caro-Kann, and Queen's Gambit variations with variable success
Fun Facts
- Galina tends to win most often on Wednesdays and at 9 AM—clearly a morning chess warrior!
- Her average decisive games last about 36 moves, indicating she enjoys a good fight but knows how to close efficiently.
- She has been known to sometimes resign early, but this only adds to the mystery of her strategic mind.