Neusa Aridás De Castro
Woman Candidate Master
Meet NeusaAridas11, a chess player who blends grit with grace on the checkered battlefield. With the prestigious Woman Candidate Master title from FIDE, Neusa is no stranger to strategizing under pressure — and sometimes confusing opponents with that sneaky Top Secret opening she loves so much.
Playing Profile
This savvy contender is a force to be reckoned with in Blitz and Rapid time controls, boasting peak ratings of 1686 in Blitz and a blazing 1814 in Rapid, achieved in early 2024. Her Bullet chess might suffer a bit — with a max of 1435 — but who isn’t allowed a speed bump on the way to greatness? Reality check: Daily games are casual, with a modest max rating of 1200, but hey, everyone needs a break from the blitzkrieg.
Style & Stats
- Win/Loss/Draw Record: 234 wins in Blitz, 69 in Rapid, with stubborn resilience shown in 81.85% comeback rate.
- Favorite Openings: Prefers to keep her moves "Top Secret," but also dabbles successfully in Giuoco Piano and various French Defense flavors.
- Strongest Hour: Apparently, 2 AM is her time to shine — when nocturnal tactics awaken and stars align for the queen.
- Longest Winning Streak: 7 games — enough to make any opponent rethink their life choices.
- Psychological Traits: Slightly prone to tilt (because who isn’t?), but a quick learner with low one-sided losses and a high average move count per battle, proving she loves the long, dramatic fights.
Recent Battles
Neusa has recently dazzled in a memorable checkmate victory using the Alapin Sicilian Defense (Game Link), showcasing tactical precision and sharp vision. Even her losses come with style, often ending close and intense, like a knight refusing to surrender on time.
The Legend in the Making
Whether it's outwitting opponents with the Giuoco Piano or teasing fate with the mysterious "Top Secret" opening, NeusaAridas11 charms and challenges with every game. It's clear this WCM isn't just moving pieces; she's moving mountains — or at least moving her opponents to profound frustration.