Vania Fausto da T Vilhete (aka RainhaV)
Meet Vania Fausto da T Vilhete, a formidable force on the chessboard and a proud Woman International Master (WIM) recognized by FIDE. With a flair for dramatic comebacks and a near-perfect win rate after losing a piece (yes, 100%!), Vania turns adversity into opportunity like a true chess magician.
Starting modestly with rapid ratings around 1300 in 2011, Vania steadily climbed the ranks, achieving an impressive peak rapid rating of 1969 in 2024. Blitz and bullet showdowns are no less intense, where Vania amassed over 2,500 blitz wins among 5,000+ games — talk about endurance! Although bullet chess appears a bit more capricious, she still flashes moments of brilliance with a highest bullet rating near 1779.
Vania’s style is a study in patience and precision: games average about 67 moves, reflecting deep strategic play far from the impulsive blitz crowd. Despite a playful tilt factor of 12 (chess nerves, we get it), Vania’s psychological resilience shines through with a whopping 85% comeback rate. Losses tend to be mercifully one-sided only about 3% of the time — proof that RainhaV rarely gets caught off guard.
Fun fact: Vania’s winning streak highs have touched 14 games – enough to intimidate any opponent! Plus, Monday and Saturdays seem to be prime days for her victories, with win rates soaring above 50%, especially around 16:00 and 18:00 hours. Seems like Vania’s chess clock is tuned perfectly to those sweet spots.
Off the board, Vania is possibly plotting the next great opening surprise, since her “Top Secret” opening strategy has yielded over 50% win rates across rapid and blitz formats. And to those she’s faced multiple times — like “dimitriev-g” and “legendofelbarto” — she holds a well-earned reputation.
Whether it's a fast blitz battle or a marathon rapid duel, Vania Fausto da T Vilhete plays the game like a seasoned queen commanding her realm: fearless, clever, and ever so slightly cheeky. Watch out chess world — RainhaV’s reign is far from over!
