Silvia-Raluca Sgircea WIM

Silvia-Raluca Sgircea: The Woman International Master with a Tactical Flair

Meet Silvia-Raluca Sgircea, proudly rocking the Woman International Master title from FIDE and proving time and again that chess is as much an art as it is a science (with a dash of adrenaline). Known online as Raluca_Sgircea, she strategizes like a general and calculates like a machine – though with a smile that suggests she’s having way too much fun doing it.

Playing Style and Strengths

Raluca’s style can be summed up as a masterclass in stamina and comeback. With an impressive 70.93% comeback rate after falling behind and a steady endgame frequency of over 80%, she’s that player you don’t bet against, especially in drawn-out battles. Her average winning games stretch beyond 69 moves, showcasing patience that could rival monks in meditation retreats.

She prefers to play her best chess early in the morning — yes, at 6 AM sharp — when the birds are chirping and her win rate peaks at a startling 100%. If only the rest of us were that motivated before breakfast!

Statistics and Achievements

• Blitz peak rating: 2337 (March 2024) — faster than a caffeine-fueled knight jump.
• Rapid peak rating: 2067 (June 2020) — combining speed with solid strategy.
• Daily peak rating: 663 (November 2023) — because sometimes quick casual games need some winning too.
• Overall record: 86 wins, 22 losses, and 15 draws across all time controls — and she's not one to shy away from a challenge.
• Longest winning streak: An awe-inspiring 18 straight wins — that's one confident queen march!

Openings and Tactical Edge

Raluca has a special fondness for the mysterious "Top Secret" openings, boasting win rates of roughly 70% in blitz and 63% in rapid. Opponents never quite know what to expect, adding an extra layer of intrigue (and maybe a hint of paranoia) when facing her.

Memorable Moments

Her most recent triumph featured a brilliant Sicilian Defense Accelerated Dragon Modern Variation, where she outfoxed her opponent into resignation with a slick queen and bishop combo. Meanwhile, her losses show that even masters stumble sometimes — but Raluca’s low “tilt factor” of 3 proves she bounces back like a chessboard ninja.

Off the Board

When not outwitting grandmasters, Silvia-Raluca enjoys a good challenge — preferably one that lasts around 70 moves. With a knack for turning the game around after the loss of a piece (winning 63.54% of those fights), she’s truly the comeback kid of the chess world.

In summary, Silvia-Raluca Sgircea is more than a Woman International Master — she’s a relentless competitor, a crafty tactician, and possibly the only morning player with a 100% win rate before coffee.

Keep an eye on her next moves — she’s always just one clever tactic away from checkmate.