Myroslava Hrabinska WGM

Myroslava Hrabinska (aka mirochka)

Woman Grandmaster – The Queen of Blitz Battles

Meet Myroslava Hrabinska, a chess player who's not just about serious openings and endgame finesse—though she has plenty of those—but also about the thrill of lightning-fast decisions in the heat of blitz! Awarded the title of Woman Grandmaster by FIDE, mirochka has been steadily climbing the rating ladder, dazzling opponents with a blend of tactical sharpness and resilient comebacks.

From Humble Beginnings to Blitz Powerhouse

Starting with a modest blitz rating of 1351 in 2014 from just a single game, mirochka has powered up to a peak blitz rating of 2391 by April 2025. It seems like her fingers are faster than the speed of thought—while others blink, she’s already planning the next lightning bolt on the board! Her bullet rating peaked impressively at 2156 back in 2020, which is basically chess with jet engines on the pawns.

Playing Style & Performance

• Endgame Enthusiast: Over 80% endgame frequency means she loves those nail-biting finales where every move counts.
• Comeback Queen: With an 82.56% comeback rate after going behind, mirochka refuses to throw in the towel early – unless it’s a brilliant early resignation to shock her opponents.
• Win Rates: Enjoys wearing the white pieces, with a slightly higher win rate (39.74%) compared to black (33.76%).
• Longest Winning Streak: A neat 5 wins in a row, proving she’s no flash in the pan.

Favorite Openings (and some secret weapons)

While many games feature "Unknown Openings" (because who remembers them all?), mirochka does pack some serious punches with a Top Secret opening repertoire boasting a 41.18% win rate in blitz games. And seriously, who doesn’t love a good Sicilian Defense – Wing Gambit? She demonstrated her mastery with a sharp and riveting win in a recent game on April 29, 2025, where she confidently handled the wing gambit and forced her opponent's resignation after a precise series of moves.

Psychology at Play

Even grandmasters get a little tilt—mirochka has a tilt factor of 6, which means she might occasionally grumble when her bishop blunders. But don’t let that fool you; her best playing hours include a magical moment at 23:00 where she has a 100% win rate (on a tiny sample, but let’s celebrate!). Also, she’s a master at crushing players over the weekend, winning 64.71% of Saturday games and a massive 69.23% on Sunday—weekend warrior indeed!

Memorable Battles

A recent excitement: On April 29, 2025, playing as "mirochka," she executed a swift and effective victory by resignation against stratacticos in a blitz game. Her sly 2.b4 (Wing Gambit) sent shockwaves through the Sicilian, leading to material advantage and eventual capitulation. Meanwhile, losses come primarily from tough opponents like "unfazed7777," but each match is a learning step toward chess stardom.

Fun Facts

• Despite a humble start in daily and rapid formats, mirochka boasts a perfect 100% win rate with the “Top Secret” opening in daily chess—perhaps she really is guarding state secrets!
• Her average moves per game hover around 71, indicating she likes a good long, strategic dance rather than quick skirmishes (unless it’s blitz or bullet!).
• She’s faced some opponents multiple times (like arielcheng and natalya_buksa), often with impressive win rates, showing not just skill but memory and adaptability.

So next time you encounter Myroslava Hrabinska on the chessboard, be ready for a fierce battle of wits—and maybe a few surprises from her secret opening stash. Whether it's a blitz battle or an intense endgame fight, mirochka is a grandmaster who combines grit, brains, and a touch of chess drama to rule the board.