Razafindrabiaza Christine WFM

Razafindrabiaza Christine (aka Rackris)

Meet Razafindrabiaza Christine, better known in the chess world as Rackris, a formidable Woman FIDE Master whose love for the game is matched only by her impressive tactical acumen. With a career marked by steady progression and a streak of comebacks that would make even the most seasoned players sit up and take notice, Christine is the kind of player who enjoys both the thrill of rapid calculations and the nuanced battles in the endgame.

Christine’s blitz rating soared up to an exhilarating peak of 1687 in 2024, proving that she’s not just fast on the clock but also sharp on the board. Her rapid games tell a similar story, with a peak rating above 1650, which is no small feat! She maintains a win rate hovering around 50% in both blitz and rapid formats—a testimony to her competitive consistency.

But don’t let those numbers fool you; Christine's playing style is an intriguing mix of patience and punch. Her games tend to stretch into the deep endgame, averaging around 62 moves per victory, showing that she’s in it for the long haul, savoring every move like a fine chess wine. And if things go south? No worries—her comeback rate is an astounding 82%, and she even boasts a perfect record in games after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into queen sac lifts!

Off the board, Christine’s psychology resembles a Zen master with a tilt factor of just 8, a rare coolness in the heat of battle. Though she has a habit of early resignations in about 5% of her games, one suspects that’s just a polite way of saying, “I bow out gracefully — but I’ll be back to checkmate you soon.”

When it comes to opponents, Christine has a legendary fondness for handing out a perfect 100% win rate against several adversaries—no mercy, ever. Yet, she’s also humble enough to have rivals who keep her on her toes, occasionally snatching a point back. And in the grand tradition of chess warriors worldwide, she’s always ready for a fresh challenge, whether it's Tuesday afternoon or 5 AM — because that’s when her highest win rates show up.

So if you see the name Rackris pop up on a tournament board, beware: behind that title of Woman FIDE Master is a player who knows how to blend fun, resilience, and a touch of mystery into every game. Just try not to get checkmated in 62 moves or less!