Ekaterina Fomkina (Ncatt) - Woman FIDE Master
Ekaterina Fomkina, known online as Ncatt, is a titled chess enthusiast who has earned the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master. With a keen tactical eye and a penchant for blitz and bullet formats, Ekaterina dazzles opponents with rapid-fire moves and strategic finesse.
Rating Highlights & Style
Ekaterina's blitz rating soared to an impressive peak of 2580 in September 2023, while her bullet rating flirted with the 2550 mark. Although rapid chess is her least played time control, her skills in faster games are nothing short of exceptional. Fun fact: her best time to play is around 4 AM — clearly, the early bird catches the checkmate.
Playing Style & Performance
A lover of long battles, Ekaterina typically grinds out wins with an average of 77 moves per winning game — a true marathoner of the chessboard! Her ability to bounce back is remarkable, boasting a comeback rate of 83.6%, proving that losing a piece doesn't mean losing the fight. Beware, opponents: her endgame is a battlefield where she shines brightly, playing them in over 76% of her games.
Blitz and Bullet Warrior
With over 320 blitz and 230 bullet games under her belt, Ekaterina maintains a solid win rate above 50% across these rapid formats. While her white pieces deliver a winning rate of about 57%, black pieces don’t shy away either, holding almost 46% success.
Psychology & Quirks
Though the tilt factor is present (we all have those days!), Ekaterina’s resilience and tactical awareness make her a formidable adversary. With a surprisingly low early resignation rate of 3.9%, she rarely gives up, embracing every challenge head-on. Just don’t challenge her late at night when she’s at her sharpest — it’s lights out for her rivals.
Memorable Wins & Defeats
Her recent victories showcase a mix of classic openings like the Giuoco Piano and the French Defense Advance. She knows how to push opponents to resignation with relentless pressure, as evidenced in a recent brilliant 31-move blitz against JollyRoger5, where she transitioned smoothly from opening to endgame dominance.
Her losses, on the other hand, are just stepping stones — like a quick time-fatality defeat to GMForgacs, reminding us that even the best have their off moments. But don't count her out too soon — she’s known to bounce back with style.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 11 games.
- Prefers to play blitz and bullet, with only a handful of rapid games.
- Highest win rates occur on Fridays (a whopping 75%) — Friday night fever, chess edition!
- Most played opponent: mnikolov (11 times) with a competitive scoreline.
Whether you're challenging Ncatt online or just admiring from afar, Ekaterina Fomkina's blend of tactical prowess, persistence, and late-night inspiration makes her a fascinating force on the digital chessboard.