Natalia Pogonina WGM

Natalia Pogonina

Woman Grandmaster & Chess Connoisseur

Known in the chess world as Natalia_Pogonina, this Woman Grandmaster has a record that’s nothing short of spectacular. With an unblemished streak in daily games boasting 25 wins and zero losses, she proves that sometimes the queen really does rule the board – and in her case, the competition too.

From her steady climb starting around 2011 with a rating hovering near 2285, Natalia climbed the ranks with unrelenting precision, peaking impressively at a 2437 FIDE rating in early 2015. It’s clear: she doesn’t just make moves, she makes statements.

Style of Play

• Winning Streak: Longest winning streak of 27 games – because why stop at one?
• Unyielding Defense: Has never lost a daily game – talk about a fortress!
• Endgame Expert: Finishes over half her games in the endgame phase, wielding patience like a grandmaster’s sword.
• Black Pieces Maestro: Wins 88.89% of her daily games playing Black — she turns defense into offense like a magician.

The Tactical Wizard

Miss a piece? No worries! With a jaw-dropping 96.15% win rate after losing a piece, Natalia turns potential disasters into triumphant comebacks. Her psychological resilience is top-notch with a tilt factor of just 1, meaning flustered opponents beware.

Opening Secrets

She plays her "Top Secret" opening flawlessly with a phenomenal 100% win rate in daily games across 25 encounters. Rumor has it, the secret lies in the combination of a stiff defense and sharp tactical eye – and maybe a sprinkle of chess sorcery.

Notable Battles

Her recent victory over PeteF7272 in a blistering 10-minute match ended in a win on time — strategic and fast-paced! Conversely, her recent loss to the same opponent was more of a "game abandoned" scenario, showing even the best have their days off (but not for long).

Fun Facts

• Maximum Blitz and Rapid rating plateaued at 1200 – proving that slow and steady definitely wins the FIDE race.
• Average moves per win hover around 56, because she likes to savor the battle, not rush it.
• Maintains perfect win rates on most days and even at odd hours – midnight oil + queen moves = lethal combo.

In short, Natalia Pogonina is a titanic force on the 64 squares, armed with talent, tactical genius, and a sprinkle of chess humor. Opponents beware – she’s not just playing chess; she’s rewriting how it’s played.