Monika Müller-Seps - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Monika Müller-Seps, a chess virtuoso who proudly holds the prestigious Woman Grandmaster title from FIDE. She's not just a player; she's a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard, with a peak rapid rating soaring to an impressive 2548 in August 2020. Yep, that's rapid – not just a quick snack between games!
Her blitz game is no slouch either, with a peak blitz rating of 2043 and a blazing win record: out of 41 recorded blitz games, Monika has struck victory in 29, drawing once and losing only 11. Talk about blitzkrieg chess skills! Her longest winning streak is a dazzling 6 games, and as of the latest stats, she enjoys a current winning streak of 2 – clearly on a roll.
Monika loves to wreak havoc in the endgame, with nearly 63% of her games going the distance before the final checkmate or resignation. And speaking of finishes, 10 of her wins ended by checkmate, the ultimate mic-drop move in chess.
Her playing style? Sharp, tactical, and psychologically resilient. She boasts an outstanding comeback rate of almost 84%, and her win rate after losing a piece is a stunning 74%. In other words, Monika is that player who never gives up, even when it looks grim – talk about turning lemons into lemonade on the chessboard!
Monika’s peak performances tend to happen around 2 PM, so if you want to challenge her, maybe avoid scheduling games at the height of her mental superpowers. Oh, and she’s an early bird with 100% win rates during the 14th hour – apparently, her brain wakes up faster than your average cup of coffee.
Whether playing with the white or black pieces, Monika maintains win rates above 70%, proving she’s equally dangerous regardless of color. Against familiar opponents, she has legendary success – a flawless 100% win rate against several players like kertukarba and larajanzelj, while she’s working on turning those few zeroes into ones against tougher rivals.
Her most recent highlight was a brilliant checkmate victory over kertukarba, delivering a queen-side punch that ended the game neatly – a fine example of her calculating mind and precise execution.
Summary
In short, Monika Müller-Seps is a tactical genius, a psychological warrior, and a chessboard entertainer. Whether in rapid or blitz, she turns every game into a nail-biting showdown. Challenge her if you dare — but be prepared to witness chess played at grandmaster-level speed and flair!