Oksana Kosteniuk WFM

Oksana Kosteniuk - Woman FIDE Master and Chess Dynamo

Meet Oksana Kosteniuk, a chess player whose tactical awareness and endgame prowess are as fierce as her opening repertoire! Officially titled as a Woman FIDE Master by the global chess authority FIDE, Oksana commands the board with a blend of strategic finesse and relentless energy.

A Bullet and Blitz Firestarter

Oksana’s chess journey through the fast-paced realms of Bullet and Blitz is nothing short of impressive. She reached a peak Bullet rating of 2048 back in May 2018, blitzing through opponents with sharp instincts and nerve. Her blitz skills peaked even higher at 2008 in June 2018, proving she can think faster than a caffeinated knight!

Rapid Growth and a Sharp Mind

In Rapid chess, Oksana soared to a remarkable peak rating of 2199 in February 2021. Although her win rate in Rapid is slightly more modest compared to Blitz and Bullet, it shows she’s not afraid to take her time and deeply calculate moves – or at least pretend to while sipping tea and looking very chess-serious.

Playing Style: Patience Meets Tactical Pounce

• Endgame Frequency: A hefty 85% of her games reach the endgame, where her skill truly shines.
• Comeback King: With a comeback rate of nearly 84%, Oksana does not like losing gracefully – she fights back!
• Moves per Game: She averages about 75 moves per win, showing games tend to be lengthy battles of attrition.
• Psychological Quirks: Despite a tilt factor of 12 (chess happens to be emotional!), her best time to play is at 5 AM – queen’s gambit before breakfast, anyone?

Record Highlights and Quirks

Oksana boasts nearly a 50% win rate in Bullet and Blitz, with steady performances across all time controls. She wins more often against lower-rated opponents but still holds her ground impressively against equals and sometimes above. And when it comes to streaks, Oksana once racked up a 13-game winning streak – a marathon of checkmates and clever traps.

Recent Battles on the Digital Board

Playing under the username porosen, her latest victory came from a classic King’s Indian Attack with all the finesse of a grandmaster conducting a symphony. She gracefully resigned her opponent to a respectful defeat in January 2025. Of course, losses also happen – but Oksana approaches them like a good chess player should: as lessons and motivation to improve (plus, they make the eventual revenge even sweeter).

In a Nutshell

Oksana Kosteniuk might not be the titlist with the loudest roar, but she is the player with persistence, tactical cunning, and a dash of humor – always ready to outwit you one move and one clever trick at a time. So if you ever face her online, watch out – she might just resign gracefully, but not before making you sweat a little!

Fun fact: If chess were a marathon, Oksana would be the one passing you and then offering a friendly chess pun as she retires into a winning endgame.