Natasha Regan - Woman International Master
Natasha Regan, known on the chessboards as NatashaRegan, is a Woman International Master (WIM) - a title that reflects not only her strong strategic skills but also her dedication to the royal game. With a peak blitz rating soaring close to 2000, Natasha blends tactical sharpness with an impressive knack for comebacks, boasting a comeback rate above 50% — because who doesn't love a good underdog story?
Chess Journey and Style
Natasha's chess journey carries the distinct flavor of resilience and consistency. Early days sparked off with a daily peak rating near 1783 back in 2010 — not too shabby for just a few games played! Over the years, she has played a whopping number of blitz games, accumulating over 550 battles with a solid win rate close to 58%. Rapid and bullet formats are no strangers either, with peak ratings climbing above 1700 and total wins comfortably outnumbering losses.
Known for an early resignation rate which might make some of us blush (38% — hey, sometimes it’s just not worth the drama), Natasha compensates this with an endgame frequency approaching 48%, proving she's in it for the long haul when the stakes get high. She averages about 45 moves in winning games — that’s a marathon, not a sprint!
Psychological & Tactical Edge
Natasha shines brightest at dusk — preferably around 6 PM — when her win rates spike and her tilt factor is a minimal 8 out of 100, meaning she keeps her cool even when the chess gods aren’t smiling. Her ability to win after losing a piece is nearly 55%, showing she fights like a chess ninja, turning disadvantages into dazzling victories.
Opponent Chronicles & Stats
With a longest winning streak of 24 games, Natasha knows how to get on a roll. Though not immune to losses (her longest losing streak stands at 8), she faces opponents like simonmargetts and rusty_bridges often — with win rates against them impressively high. She’s known to have a special dominance over a number of players she’s never let off the hook.
Recent Highlight
As recent as June 2024, Natasha clinched a cool victory using the Queen's Pawn Opening with a clever mix of patience and pressure, winning on time against "Lukaskonstanta4" — a reminder that sometimes, the clock is your best weapon!
Fun Facts
- Most effective playing day? Monday — where her win rate skyrockets to over 81%.
- White pieces give her a slight edge with nearly 60% win rate.
- Her favorite opening is “Top Secret” — which might mean she’s keeping some brilliant strategies close to the chest!
Whether she’s brainstorming brilliant combinations or resigning early to conserve battery life, Natasha Regan is a player to watch — fierce, focused, and occasionally funny in her style. Check out her games and maybe, just maybe, prod her for a secret or two.
