Anastasiia Hnatyshyn - Woman FIDE Master
Meet Anastasiia Hnatyshyn, a chess force to be reckoned with, bearing the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master. Known in some circles as NastyaHn, Anastasiia has climbed the ranks with a blend of tactical brilliance and dogged determination that would make even the sturdiest pawns quake in fear.
Her blitz rating journey is a thrilling rollercoaster rising from a modest 1174 in 2018 to an eye-popping peak of 2557 by 2025. Whether it's lightning-fast play or deep strategic battles, Anastasiia's game is a showcase of versatility — boasting a comeback rate of nearly 88% and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into checkmates!
In rapid games, Anastasiia’s sharp mind shines through even more, achieving a peak rating close to 1950 and maintaining a strong win ratio, especially on French Fridays and Monday matchups where she boasts over 60% win rates. Sundays, afternoons, and evenings are her prime hours — when most players are napping, Anastasiia is busy stacking wins and perfecting her endgame wizardry.
Asta’s approach to chess? Patience blended with psychological steel. With an average of 76 moves to victory, she’s less about quick punches and more about a marathon of strategic finesse. But beware: she has a slight tilt factor indicating the occasional tempest after a tough loss. Yet, if you catch her on a good day, her longest winning streak of 10 games is enough to send shockwaves through any tournament.
While her bullet rating remains modest, Anastasiia’s blitz and rapid performances reveal a player who prefers calculated chaos over frantic scrambles — although she’s no stranger to a bit of fast-paced fun!
Off the board, Anastasiia’s record against opponents is as colorful as her playstyle — immaculate victories over some, stubborn rivalries with others, and a dash of unpredictable outcomes that make every match a story worth telling.
In summary, Anastasiia Hnatyshyn isn’t just a master of chess notation and openings; she’s a master of the game itself, where every move is a step into a grand story of skill, laughter, and sometimes, humorous defeat—because what’s chess without a little drama?