Hanna Marie Klek (PenguiinQueen)
Woman Grandmaster - Chess.com Crusader
Meet Hanna Marie Klek, a Woman Grandmaster with a reputation for outsmarting opponents at lightning speed and occasionally bamboozling them with unexpected maneuvers. Known on the battlefield of squares as PenguiinQueen, Hanna blends tactical precision with a playful spirit, proving chess can be as thrilling as it is cerebral.
Rating & Style Highlights
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2597 (May 2020) – A blitz speed demon ready to blitzkrieg your expectations.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2407 (Feb 2021) – Proving that even with a little extra thinking time, quick wits prevail.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2265 (Feb 2021) – Lightning-fast decisions with just enough time to sip some coffee.
Playing Personality
Hanna is a true endgame strategist, often stretching her battles to nearly 63 moves per win, patiently squeezing every advantage until resignation is the only option left for her foes.
While she sometimes enjoys the suspense of a comeback (her 68% comeback rate is no joke), she also keeps her opponents on their toes with a solid White win rate of 56.31% and a resilient Black win rate of 53.95%.
Early resignations happen about 10% of the time—because why drag it out when checkmate is imminent?
War Stories from the Board
With over 208 blitz wins and 257 bullet victories, Hanna doesn’t just play chess—she conquers it. Her longest winning streak? An impressive 12 games, a true queen on a tear.
Although no knight is immune to setbacks, her longest losing streak stands at a modest 7, reminding us all that even champions stumble before they strike again.
Favorite Opponents & Win Rates
Some players just seem to bring out the best in Hanna:
- art10echr (100% win rate)
- aluna310, ivanag, kharposh, and many others all at a flawless 100%
Even against tougher adversaries, Hanna holds her ground like a fortress—sometimes with a touch of mischief.
Best Time to Catch Her Playing
Early birds rejoice! Hanna’s best winning hours are surprisingly early in the day, with a striking 80% win rate at 6 AM. Clearly, she is a master of the dawn patrol.
Weekends and Fridays bring out a higher strike rate with winning percentages soaring over 60% on Fridays and Sundays. Clearly, chess and weekends are her perfect match.
Latest Memorable Victory
In a recent battle on August 24th, 2024, Hanna (playing Black) showcased her mastery by forcing her opponent Nicehouse2024 into a resignation in a tense French Defense - Winawer, culminating in a brilliant end where subtle positional play left the opponent with no chance at redemption.
Relive the game here.
In Summary
Hanna Marie Klek, aka PenguiinQueen, is not just a Woman Grandmaster but a striking force on the digital chessboard. Whether rushing with the speed of bullet, engaging deeply in rapid, or blitzing opponents into submission, she combines analytical rigor with a touch of flair and humor. A player who knows it’s not just about the checkmate but also about savoring the journey across 64 squares.