Rochelle Wu (aka Roachelley)
Woman Grandmaster of the Chess World
Meet Rochelle Wu, a chess virtuoso whose claim to fame is the prestigious title of Woman Grandmaster awarded by FIDE. Rochelle’s journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of an epic saga filled with strategic maneuvers, daring gambits, and the occasional heroic time scrambles.
Starting from humble beginnings with rapid ratings in the low 1100s back in 2013, Rochelle steadily climbed the ladder of chess excellence with a fierce competitive spirit. By 2021, their rapid rating peaked impressively at 2219, not to mention a blitz peak of a breathtaking 2722 in mid-2022 and a bullet peak soaring above 2700 in early 2025. Talk about speed and precision—Rochelle doesn’t just play chess; they blitz through the ranks like a queen on a mission.
When it comes to playstyle, Rochelle loves a good endgame showdown, with an endgame frequency of over 72%, paired with a tactical awareness so sharp that comebacks happen nearly 81% of the time—because surrender is just not in their vocabulary. Their average moves per win hover around 75, showing patience and persistence. Don’t be fooled by those flashy openings; it’s the long grind and psychological chess that make Rochelle a formidable foe. Fun fact: their best time to launch attacks is noon—who knew that chess and lunch hours go hand in hand?
With over 3,000 wins in both blitz and bullet formats combined, Rochelle has proven themselves a fierce competitor across all time controls. Opponents beware, whether it’s a timed blitz war or a marathon daily match, Roachelley’s got the resilience and skill to pull off brilliant victories—even when it’s down to the wire (or the clock).
Rochelle’s latest encounters continue to thrill the chess community, with recent wins achieved through smart use of openings like the Alapin Sicilian Defense and the Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack. They even manage to win on time—showing an uncanny flair for squeezing out every last second of advantage.
In short, Rochelle Wu is a tactical dynamo with a grandmaster title, a penchant for dramatic comebacks, and enough chess mileage to inspire anyone looking to conquer the board. With each game, they rewrite their own legend—one move, one sacrifice, one victory at a time.