Iris Mou - Woman International Master
Meet Iris Mou, a chess force to be reckoned with on the board and a proud bearer of the Woman International Master title from FIDE. Iris's journey through chess is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride packed with strategic brilliance, occasional surprises, and relentless determination.
Rising Through the Ranks
Since 2017, Iris has dazzled opponents with a rapidly improving blitz rating that soared from a humble 933 to an impressive peak of 1925. Their rapid chess skills are equally formidable, consistently hovering around the 1800+ mark, proving they don't just rely on fast moves but make fast, smart moves. Daily games saw them peak at 1573, and although they haven't played much bullet lately, their 1648 peak in 2017 shows they can handle the pressure of lightning-fast decisions.
Playing Style & Psychology
Iris has a fondness for early resignations—about 45% of the time they gracefully bow out when the tides turn (perhaps sparing themselves needless suffering). But don't mistake this for giving up! With a comeback rate of over 53% and a whopping 73% win rate after losing a piece, Iris knows how to turn setbacks into sensational victories.
White, Black, blitz, rapid—it barely matters. Winning rates hover solidly above 57%, demonstrating versatility and adaptability. Their games average around 42 moves to a win, showing patience and a knack for long, tactical battles.
Tactical Genius with a Hint of Sass
Iris's longest winning streak peaked at 14 games—a feat that surely left many opponents scratching their heads (or tossing pawns in frustration). A dab hand at the mysterious "Top Secret" opening, they’ve collected wins like trophies across blitz, rapid, daily, and bullet, with win rates often north of 50%.
When to Catch Iris Mou
Night owls and early risers rejoice: Iris tends to perform best in the wee hours, especially around 5 AM and 6 AM with a 100% win rate—because, apparently, genius strikes when most people hit snooze. Also, peak performance occurs late afternoon and evening, with a 63%+ win rate between 2 PM and 10 PM. Just don't try challenging Iris on a Thursday—oops, actually, that’s one of their best days with a nearly 65% win rate!
Notable Opponents
Iris's record shows a colorful cast of most-played rivals and recent adversaries. Some, like ryry and wagnerporto, have met a 100% losing streak against Iris, while others like nietzsche444 and username749243 remain stubbornly undefeated. A true champion’s road is paved with both easy wins and humbling losses, keeping Iris sharp and hungry for more.
Final Thoughts
Whether they’re blasting through opponents with lightning-fast blitz tactics or grinding out wins in longer rapid bouts, Iris Mou's chess journey is a fascinating study of talent, grit, and a pinch of cheeky resilience. So next time you face Iris, remember: behind that friendly username is a Woman International Master ready to turn the board upside down!
Coaching Feedback for Iris Mou
Hi Iris, I've reviewed your recent games and would like to share some constructive feedback to help you continue improving.
Strengths
- Opening Knowledge: Your understanding of classical openings like the Queen's Gambit Declined and the Italian Game is quite solid. You consistently develop pieces and castle early, helping to keep your king safe.
- Tactical Awareness: You have a good eye for tactics and take advantage of opponent mistakes quickly — your recent wins showed well-executed combinations and pressure against opponent weaknesses.
- Endgame Technique: In several games, you successfully converted material advantage into wins by trading down to a favorable endgame and applying pressure.
Areas for Improvement
- Opening Precision: Although your opening principles are strong, be mindful of some pawn structure choices and piece placements in the early middlegame. For example, capturing on certain squares without full calculation led to weakened central control in a few games.
- Calculation Under Pressure: In some losses, critical moments showed opportunities missed to defend or counterattack effectively. Dedicate time to visualization and calculation puzzles to sharpen your ability to foresee key tactics, especially under time constraints.
- Positional Understanding: Deepening your grasp of strategic ideas such as controlling key squares, outposts, and planning pawn breaks will help you maintain sustained pressure on your opponents instead of just reacting tactically.
Practical Tips
- Try to anticipate your opponent's plans and prepare your countermeasures early, especially in familiar opening lines.
- Practice endgame fundamentals like king and pawn endings, basic rook endgames, and opposition to solidify your conversions to wins.
- Analyze your losses in detail to identify recurring tactical or strategic mistakes. This will help avoid similar errors in the future.
- Use slower time controls occasionally to give yourself the space to think deeper and improve your overall calculation skills.
Keep up the good work, Iris! With steady practice focusing on these points, you will see your game flourish. Let me know if you'd like to go over particular positions or refine your opening repertoire next.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| willixm | 1W / 11L / 0D | |
| kigutimu | 2W / 3L / 0D | |
| mccreeasy | 3W / 2L / 0D | |
| sophiephie | 3W / 0L / 2D | |
| wrennyroo | 5W / 0L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1902 | |||
| 2024 | 1915 | 1801 | ||
| 2023 | 1257 | 1883 | ||
| 2022 | 1925 | 1865 | ||
| 2021 | 1925 | 1865 | ||
| 2020 | 1925 | 1865 | ||
| 2019 | 1730 | 1755 | ||
| 2018 | 1584 | 1762 | 1530 | |
| 2017 | 1312 | 1058 | 1605 | 1573 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2W / 6L / 1D | 3W / 7L / 0D | 69.9 |
| 2024 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 88.0 |
| 2023 | 4W / 1L / 2D | 6W / 3L / 0D | 23.4 |
| 2022 | 7W / 1L / 0D | 7W / 3L / 0D | 21.5 |
| 2021 | 2W / 1L / 1D | 1W / 1L / 1D | 68.1 |
| 2020 | 8W / 8L / 0D | 5W / 12L / 0D | 92.7 |
| 2019 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 3W / 1L / 0D | 50.0 |
| 2018 | 45W / 25L / 3D | 41W / 28L / 6D | 59.4 |
| 2017 | 84W / 52L / 1D | 81W / 52L / 1D | 30.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Modern | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| French Defense | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 164 | 79 | 83 | 2 | 48.2% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 28.6% |
| French Defense | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Botvinnik Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| QGD: 2...Bf5 3.cxd5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 33.3% |
| Elephant Gambit | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Ruy Lopez: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Carls-Bremen System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 2 |
| Losing | 8 | 0 |