Retno Wijayanti - Woman FIDE Master & Chess Dynamo
Meet Retno Wijayanti, the Woman FIDE Master who’s proof that chess isn’t just a game—it’s an art form perfected with a dash of determination and a sprinkle of style. Retno, affectionately known in the chess world as onter8, has carved out a niche in rapid, blitz, and bullet formats, dazzling opponents with tactical wizardry and an uncanny comeback rate of 92.68%. If losing a piece were an excuse to throw in the towel, Retno wouldn’t know it—the win rate after losing a piece is a perfect 100%, making resignation an alien concept.
Starting her notable rating journey in 2020 with a rapid peak of 1748 and bullet climbing steadily from 1685 to a blistering 1805 in 2023, Retno's progression resembles a well-executed Sicilian Defense—fast, sharp, and strategically sound. Her blitz win rate of over 75% and a longest winning streak of 7 games confirm that when Retno locks in, she’s a force to be reckoned with across all time controls.
Strategically secretive (her preferred openings remain “Top Secret” to lure unsuspecting opponents), Retno’s playstyle mixes cautious endgame mastery—playing an average of 65 moves per win—with aggressive psychological resilience. She rarely resigns early (only 2.56% early resignations) and thrives under pressure, closing out games with both White (62.9% wins) and Black (even stronger at 70.49% wins).
Her weekly schedule? Saturdays and Sundays are prime time, boasting win rates in the high 70s! Even early birds and night owls beware—hours from 7 AM to 8 PM, Retno’s win rate is practically daylight robbery (100% wins at some hours!).
Retno’s opponents have learned quickly: facing babayo1235666, m1nerva_b, or maciekk-ce almost guarantees a defeat, with Retno maintaining a perfect score against many. Though not all days are glam, with occasional opponents like flowerstoptowers and danielplayzchessyt managing to keep her humble, Retno’s psychological tilt factor is low, showing composure few can match.
Off the board, Retno is a quiet strategist, but at the chessboard, she’s the whirlwind of calculated moves, unexpected comebacks, and a relentless pursuit of victory. Whether in bullet blazes or rapid rumbles, Retno Wijayanti’s chess story is far from over—it’s just getting exciting.