Mira

Profile: Mira (aka Ruslana_008)

Mira is a chess enthusiast who embraces the rollercoaster ride of competitive play with a smile and a fierce determination. Known online as Ruslana_008, Mira’s journey through the ranks is a story of resilience, strategic experimentation, and occasional head-scratching losses that make the victories all the sweeter.

Playing Strength & Style

With a peak rapid rating of 586 in late 2023 and a blitz high of 463 in early 2024, Mira is no stranger to fast-paced play. Though her bullet rating hovers more modestly around 251, and daily chess peaks at an impressive 909, it’s clear that rapid and blitz formats are Mira’s playgrounds.

Mira is a tactical wizard with a comeback rate of 57.32%, proving that giving up is not in her vocabulary. However, her tilt factor of 13 hints that sometimes even the most resilient warriors face an internal storm. With an early resignation rate of just under 10%, she knows when to fight and when to regroup.

Favourite Openings

Her trusty Queen's Pawn Opening – Accelerated London System leads the charge in blitz play with over 60% win rate, showing a love for quiet positional maneuvering mixed with tactical surprises. Mira also dabbles successfully in the Englund Gambit, proving she’s not afraid to ruffle some feathers early on.

In rapid chess, Mira prefers flexible beginnings like the Reti Opening and the Van't Kruijs Opening, where she maintains solid winning percentages while keeping opponents guessing.

Competitive Journey

With over 380 total wins across various formats—and a nearly balanced record against opponents of all skill levels—Mira’s chess tale is one of persistence. She’s had some tough losing streaks (hello, 13 straight losses) but always bounces back, currently riding a fresh winning streak.

Mira’s best hour to play? The mysterious 3 AM. Whether that’s a peak focus time or just stubborn insomnia, it’s when she’s shown to perform her best on the 64 squares.

Recent Adventures

Her latest victory was a tactical skirmish against "Ayhamtahhan" where Mira, playing Black, hunted down the win with the Vienna Game Anderssen Defense. Meanwhile, recent losses remind us that every great player faces setbacks—like being checkmated spectacularly by opponents “aaku_1049” and “snowy-2024.” But Mira takes these in stride, learning and adapting with every game.

Fun Facts

• Mira’s win rate sitting at over 60% when kicking off games with the Accelerated London System is proof she's got a favorite weapon in her arsenal.
• Endgames are her playground, featuring in over half of her games with a patient, strategic toolbox.
• Despite a playful streak, she rarely lets games drag on endlessly—her average win ends around 51 moves.

In short, Mira is a rising star with a bright future, blending tenacity and a flair for the dramatic. Watch out, chess world—Ruslana_008 is coming for the crown, one move at a time!