Paula Paredes - Woman International Master (WIM)
Born to outwit kings and queens, Paula Paredes (chess alias: paulaepb) proudly holds the prestigious FIDE title of Woman International Master. Known not only for her strategic finesse but also for an uncanny ability to keep calm under pressure, Paula has dazzled opponents across blitz, bullet, and rapid formats with a mix of sharp tactics and endgame wizardry.
Starting out in 2016 with a blitz rating shy of 1600, Paula's blitz prowess skyrocketed by 2022, peaking beyond 2500 — a rating suspiciously close to grandmaster territory! Bullet bulletins tell a similar story: a peak near 2557, showcasing lightning-fast decision-making on the chess clock. Her rapid games? Limited but perfect, boasting a 100% win rate (because who needs more to be intimidating?).
Her style is a curious blend of patience and ferocity: she plays lengthy battles averaging over 70 moves to win, clearly not the type to shy away from a fight. And speaking of fight, Paula's tactical smarts shine through her incredible 100% win rate even after losing a piece—a comeback queen, indeed. With a longest winning streak of 11 games, and a current streak keeping the momentum alive, she’s always ready to assert dominance on the 64 squares.
If you want to catch her at her prime, try facing her on a Sunday afternoon around 4 AM (just kidding, but her win rate then is a whopping 83%!). Paula’s approach combines deep calculation with a sprinkling of mystery — her favorite openings remain "Top Secret," leaving opponents guessing and grandmasters wondering.
Despite a modest tilt factor of 10, meaning she rarely lets frustration get in the way, she’s known for her razor-sharp comeback skills and refusal to resign early (only 1.14% early resignations—she likes to make you work for every victory). With white pieces, she edges out opponents 55% of the time, and even when playing black, she holds her ground with a near 46% win rate.
Off the board, Paula's record against opponents is a rollercoaster of thrill and chill. She’s a relentless competitor who has beaten some foes 100% of the time and gotten a cold shoulder from others — but hey, even legends have their kryptonite.
In short: a cunning strategist, a fierce competitor, and, some say, the chessboard’s best-kept secret.