Priyadarshini Manimaran - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Priyadarshini Manimaran, a chess player blessed with not only the sharp wit of a grandmaster but also the official title of Woman FIDE Master. It's a distinction that says, "Yes, I know my knights from my bishops — and I use them to win!" With ratings climbing up to 2175 in Rapid and over 2000 in Blitz, Priyadarshini has made quite a mark on the board and in the hearts of her opponents (most of whom, rumor has it, consider surrender before move 20).
Since 2020, she has danced through countless battles in Blitz and Rapid formats, showing a penchant for long, strategic runs — with an average winning game lasting over 70 moves. That’s longer than a Netflix binge! Her longest winning streak? An impressive 11 games, proving that once she hits her stride, it’s tough to stop her.
If you think blitz means fast and loose, think again. Priyadarshini combines speed with surgical precision, boasting a tactical awareness so sharp that she often stages incredible comebacks — with a phenomenal win rate after losing a piece of 100%! Talk about turning lemons into lemonade (or pawns into queens).
Loyal to her openings (the secret sauce remains “Top Secret”), Priyadarshini’s near 50% win rate in Blitz and rapid play across hundreds of games speaks to an unshakeable consistency and tremendous adaptability. And despite the occasional tilt (she admits a modest 9 on the tilt factor scale), she bounces back stronger, ready to outfox the competition.
Fun fact: Her best hours to conquer the board are evenings from 8 pm to 10 pm — the perfect time for opponents to regret their life choices. Whether facing old rivals or new challengers, Priyadarshini’s record proves one thing: underestimate her at your own peril.
Chess is not only a game to Priyadarshini; it’s a battlefield, a puzzle, and a stage for theatrical brilliance. So, if you hear the name priyadarshini_m online, beware — this Woman FIDE Master might just castle your king out of existence while you’re still figuring out which cup of coffee to sip!