Aleksandra Lach WIM

Aleksandra Lach (OlaaLa): The Chess Virtuoso

Meet Aleksandra Lach, aka OlaaLa — a Woman International Master by FIDE standards, and a tactical storm on the chessboard! OlaaLa’s journey in chess has been a thrilling ride, marked by a blend of intense focus, blazing speed, and an uncanny ability to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.

Rising through the ranks over the years, OlaaLa has carved out a reputation as a fierce blitz competitor with a peak blitz rating soaring up to an astonishing 2554 in April 2025. If chess were a sprint, she’d be in the lead — she’s not only battled relentlessly through thousands of games but also boasts a solid bullet record, peaking at 2527, and a rapid rating north of 2300. In other words, whether time is ticking down or you’re playing a lightning round, OlaaLa’s got your number.

Her playing style is a blend of patient endgame mastery—averaging 76 moves in wins—paired with tactical resilience and a comeback rate close to 85%. Simply put: don’t count her out when things get rough. OlaaLa’s famous for turning losses on their head and shining brightest during the late hours of the night—23:00 is her prime time, so if you want a challenge, come prepared to play after bedtime!

Being versatile, OlaaLa experiments with various openings, with the "Top Secret" opening being her mysterious favorite, and also weaving in aggressive counters like the Sicilian Defense’s OKelly Normal System and even Polishing the Birds Opening Dutch Variation to perfection. Wherever you face her on the board, expect a fight full of intricacies and surprises.

In recent battles, OlaaLa’s game has dazzled spectators. Picture this: in a recent blitz game against vikber19611, she executed a sleek Sicilian Defense OKelly Normal System to force resignation after a tense middle game. Another memorable spree saw her deliver a checkmate with the elegant Bird’s Opening Dutch Variation, showing that OlaaLa’s creativity knows no bounds.

Outside the chessboard, OlaaLa combines determination with a dash of humor about the rollercoaster of wins and losses. After all, with a few hundred games under her belt, she’s had her share of “oops” moments but just as many glorious victories. Her longest winning streak? A whopping 15 games, proving when she’s on fire, she’s nearly unstoppable.

So whether you love the classics or blitz heart-racers, OlaaLa’s a shining star in the chess cosmos — a player who’s not just playing for points, but for the love of the game and the thrill of the battle. Keep an eye on that username: you never know when OlaaLa will strike your king down next!