Olga Sikorova - Woman Grandmaster
Known in the chess world by her username OlifantCZ, Olga Sikorova is a formidable Woman Grandmaster who has dazzled on the board with a blend of tactical awareness and gritty determination. While she might not always win by speed (though her blistering bullet peaks at an impressive 2340!), she more than makes up for it with strategic depth and resilience. With a peak blitz rating soaring to 2425, Olga commands respect in the faster-paced formats, showing a win rate just shy of fifty percent over thousands of games, proving she’s no stranger to both victory and the occasional humbling moment.
Playing Style & Strengths
Olga’s style? Let’s just say she’s the kind of player who refuses to throw in the towel early, boasting a comeback rate nearing 87%. Her opening repertoire is a mystery wrapped in a Top Secret defense for blitz, but she is also known for favoring the English Opening and various sharp French Defense variations. Despite the occasional loss splattered throughout her career, Olga’s perseverance is clearly her superpower with an average game length of about 76 moves, indicating she loves a good fight to the bitter end.
A Legend in Time
Olga has been active and climbing since at least 2013 in blitz, peaking in several time controls over the years, including rapid (peak 2319) and daily chess, where she even cracked the 2000+ rating barrier. Her enthusiasm for bullet chess ignited in the mid-2010s and has set the bar with a solid set of wins and a cool-headed approach to high-pressure clashes. When asked about her best time to play, midnight strikes her fancy — perhaps the chessboard at that hour sparks a +100% win rate in her mind, or maybe it’s the thrill of late-night moves and caffeinated brilliance.
Recent Battles
In her latest live games, OlifantCZ has shown her grit, stamping victories with commanding checkmates and sharp tactical pushes, while also taking her share of losses in hard-fought duels. Her most recent win featured a dynamic Queen sacrifice against MKAPHO6206, outmaneuvering the opponent with style and precision. Even when the clock ticks away, Olga’s no stranger to winning on time — a skill that brings a bit of cheeky humor to her competitive edge. After all, what’s chess if you can’t keep your opponents on the edge of their seats?
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 21 games — who says queens aren’t fierce?
- Current winning streak: 3 games — watch out for her next rampage!
- White pieces success rate: a respectable 54.88%, proving she likes to own the spotlight.
- Never afraid to take risks, she has a less-than-1% rate of one-sided losses, much like a stealthy knight jumping out of nowhere.
Whether playing blitz, bullet, rapid, or daily chess, Olga Sikorova remains a force to reckon with — a fierce competitor drawing inspiration from every move and perhaps a dash of midnight magic.