Polina Kobak - Woman FIDE Master
Known in the chess realm as a fierce tactician and a tactical magician, Polina Kobak holds the prestigious title of Woman FIDE Master. Armed with a blitz peak rating soaring above 2500, she’s not just fast—she's lightning on the board.
Style & Strategy
Polina’s games are a rollercoaster full of calculated risks and impressive comebacks. With a staggering 89.64% comeback rate and a perfect record of winning after losing a piece, she proves time and again that giving up is simply not in her vocabulary (her early resignation rate is a humble 1.7%). She thrives deep into the endgame phase—almost 81% of her games see her play till the bitter end, where her sharp endgame skills truly shine.
Performance Highlights
- Blitz highest rating: 2527 (2025) – a testament to her quick wit and faster fingers
- Bullet highest rating: 2361 (2024) – blurring the line between speed and accuracy
- Longest winning streak: 16 games – showing patience and precision are her allies
- White pieces win rate: 52.74% – the queen's color feels especially divine
- Black pieces win rate: 43.07% – defense turned deadly offense
Chess Personality
With a tilt factor of just 8, Polina is impressively calm, making her a tough opponent even under pressure. She’s better during rated games than casual ones by over 20%, indicating a knack for bringing her A-game when it truly counts. Playing on Mondays seems to bring out her best with nearly a 70% win rate, proving Monday blues don’t exist for her.
Noteworthy Rivalries & Win Rates
She’s bested long-time rivals such as me_ch_an, kogotbobra17, and supernatural5 with a flawless 100% win rate. But the scoreboard also shows some tough encounters—some opponents remain a mystery she’s hungry to crack.
Fun Fact
Polina’s average game length hovers around 75 moves, which means if you’re up against her, prepare for a marathon — or a blitzkrieg, depending on the clock!
In short, Polina Kobak is a chess force who blends tactical brilliance, psychological resilience, and a dash of speed to keep opponents on their toes. Catch her online before she makes the next bold move!