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Paula Sofia Hernandez Diaz WFM

Username: paulachess

Location: Guadalajara, Jalisco

Playing Since: 2016-12-05 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 1163
8W / 3L / 1D
Rapid: 1920
120W / 71L / 7D
Blitz: 2200
496W / 439L / 40D
Bullet: 2112
111W / 83L / 6D

Paula Sofia Hernandez Diaz - Woman FIDE Master

Meet Paula Sofia Hernandez Diaz, also known in the chess world by the username paulachess. A Woman FIDE Master with a knack for dazzling tactics and a winning smile, Paula has steadily climbed the ranks of competitive chess since 2016, proving that patience and strategy can trump even the most stubborn opponents.

About Paula

From humble beginnings with Blitz ratings hovering around 1000, Paula’s dedication saw her blitz rating soar past 2300 by 2024 – a true testament to her devotion to the royal game. Her bullet games are no less impressive, frequently topping the 2100 mark and boasting a sharp 64% win rate. Don't let the numbers fool you; Paula knows how to bring both speed and precision to the board.

Playing Style & Strengths

Paula is a dramatic player who rarely resigns early (less than 8% early resignations) and enjoys grinding through complex endgames, with more than 66% of her games reaching the endgame phase. She keeps her cool under pressure, demonstrating a spectacular comeback rate of 75%, and an almost unbelievable 98% win rate after losing a piece—clearly, the queen of comebacks!

Her games tend to be long battles, averaging around 64 moves per win and nearly 70 moves in losses, so it’s safe to say she doesn’t shy away from a fight. Whether playing White or Black, she maintains a solid win rate above 53%, showing versatility and adaptability.

Notable Records & Quirks

Paula’s longest winning streak is a jaw-dropping 16 games, and she currently holds a steady winning streak. In the psychological arena, she admits to a tilt factor of 12—proof that even chess warriors have their off moments, but a 0.44% difference between rated and casual games shows she’s consistently fierce, regardless of the stakes.

Her opening strategy is top secret—quite literally! With a win rate above 52% in Blitz and an impressive 66% win rate in Daily games using her signature openings, she keeps opponents guessing and often outmaneuvered.

Fun Facts

  • Paula plays her best chess around 13:00 (61.5% win rate) and makes her boldest moves at 8:00 with a perfect 100% win rate. Morning bird or not? You decide.
  • Her ‘comeback queen’ title isn’t just for show – losing a piece almost always means Paula is just setting a trap.
  • Her favorite opponents apparently include “sottedvagabond,” “lisandrit,” and “magevan,” against whom she maintains a flawless 100% win record. Beware if you encounter her!

In short, Paula Sofia Hernandez Diaz is not just a chess player; she’s a strategic storyteller turning pawns into knights, and knights into legends. Watch out world, paulachess is on the rise!


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Coach Chesswick

Coach's Feedback for Paula Sofia Hernandez Diaz

Hello Paula,

First of all, congratulations on your recent games and the wins you've achieved! Your attacking instincts and tactical awareness are commendable, especially in sharp positions. Here are some constructive pointers based on your recent results and game patterns:

Strengths

  • Aggressive Play: You demonstrate confidence launching attacks, as seen in your successful mates and decisive tactical blows.
  • Opening Repertoire: Your choice of dynamic openings like the Pirc Defense and Queen’s Pawn lines shows good variety. You are handling complex positions well.
  • Calculation Skills: In your wins, you correctly spotted key tactical resources such as checkmates and piece sacrifices to gain advantage.

Areas for Improvement

  • Defensive Accuracy: Some of your losses showed vulnerability to opponent tactical shots and pressure in the middlegame. Focus on carefully evaluating threats and improving defensive resourcefulness.
  • Endgame Technique: Try to deepen your understanding of key endgames and conversion techniques to minimize avoidable losses or draws in better positions.
  • Positional Judgment: While your tactics are strong, working on positional concepts like piece activity, pawn structure, and improving weak squares will make your play more resilient across all phases.
  • Time Management: Be mindful of your clock, especially in critical moments. A balanced mix of speed and calculation will improve your practical performance.

Suggestions for Training

  • Review your losses to identify recurring mistakes or tactical oversights and work on those specific themes.
  • Practice endgame puzzles and basic theoretical endings to boost confidence in late stages of the game.
  • Study strategic motifs related to your favorite openings to strengthen your middlegame plans.
  • Use slower time control games occasionally to give yourself room for deeper thinking and learning.

Keep up the great work and remember that consistent practice and reflection on your games will lead to steady improvement. If you want, we can analyze specific games in detail next session.

Best wishes on your chess journey!

Your Coach



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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2112 2186 1920
2024 2019 2309
2023 2007 2172 1893
2022 1857 2140 1952 1163
2021 1835 1449 1834 1139
2020 1494 1911 1489
2019 1477 1371
2018 1459 1487 1291 800
2017 953 910
2016 1009
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420252309800YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 44W / 52L / 4D 53W / 56L / 4D 68.7
2024 8W / 6L / 0D 4W / 9L / 0D 74.7
2023 10W / 6L / 1D 9W / 9L / 0D 81.5
2022 38W / 20L / 1D 34W / 26L / 3D 71.9
2021 56W / 34L / 3D 64W / 23L / 5D 68.0
2020 78W / 48L / 11D 73W / 57L / 4D 83.1
2019 11W / 8L / 0D 11W / 7L / 2D 71.2
2018 131W / 98L / 11D 141W / 119L / 7D 65.7
2017 34W / 21L / 0D 16W / 35L / 0D 36.6
2016 3W / 2L / 0D 3W / 3L / 0D 53.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 72 38 31 3 52.8%
Unknown 44 20 24 0 45.5%
Amazon Attack 39 18 21 0 46.1%
Caro-Kann Defense 33 21 11 1 63.6%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 31 12 16 3 38.7%
Scandinavian Defense 31 15 13 3 48.4%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 30 18 11 1 60.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 29 12 17 0 41.4%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 27 16 11 0 59.3%
English Opening: Drill Variation 26 19 6 1 73.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 15 9 6 0 60.0%
Scandinavian Defense 11 7 3 1 63.6%
Amazon Attack 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Australian Defense 10 5 5 0 50.0%
French Defense 9 6 2 1 66.7%
Sicilian Defense 9 2 7 0 22.2%
Caro-Kann Defense 8 6 2 0 75.0%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Yugoslav Attack 6 1 4 1 16.7%
Alekhine Defense 6 6 0 0 100.0%
Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Czech Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Amar Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 14 7 7 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 10 6 4 0 60.0%
Scandinavian Defense 9 5 4 0 55.6%
English Opening: Drill Variation 8 6 1 1 75.0%
French Defense 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Amar Gambit 5 1 4 0 20.0%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Barnes Defense 5 2 3 0 40.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 5 2 2 1 40.0%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 5 3 2 0 60.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 0
Losing 12 1
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