Sarasadat Khademalsharieh (a.k.a. sara_khm)
Title: International Master (IM) awarded by FIDE
Sarasadat Khademalsharieh is a formidable force on the chessboard, wielding her queen like a wizard wields magic. Born to challenge the 64 squares, she has earned the revered title of International Master, which is basically chess speak for "professional board slayer."
About Sara
With a peak blitz rating of 2714 (achieved in February 2021), a bullet top rating of 2566, and a rapid max rating soaring to an impressive 2758, Sara is a versatile player fluent in every time control dialect.
Her playing style is a blend of strategic patience and tactical fireworks, with an impressive come-back rate of 87.5%, proving she's a serious fighter who doesn't just throw in the towel after the first slip-up. If you think you caught her off guard, think again!
Chess Personality
- Known for an early resignation rate of just 1.43% — because why give up when you’ve got so many tricks up your sleeves?
- Delights in endgames — they occur in a whopping 82.51% of her games.
- Packs a punch even after losing material: 47.28% win rate after losing a piece.
- White pieces bring her more luck (52.72% win rate) than black (45.19%), but don’t tell her that; she still fights fiercely no matter the color.
Winning & Losing
Sara’s blitz record reads like a thrilling saga: 1200 wins, 1019 losses, and 258 draws. Her bullet games are a rollercoaster with 129 wins against 94 losses and a handful of 14 stalemates. Rapid? She keeps it solid with 23 wins, 9 losses, and 16 draws.
Her longest winning streak? A heart-pumping 18 consecutive games. Longest losing streak? A tough ride of 11 games, but hey, even champions hit bumps on the road.
Fan Favorite Openings
Sara doesn’t just open the game; she opens your eyes! Some of her favorite battlegrounds include:
- Nimzo-Indian Defense: Showcasing sharp strategic play with a 100% win rate in her limited games.
- Bishop’s Opening & Trompowsky Attack: She sneaks those bishops like ninja assassins with perfect win records.
- Top Secret: A cheeky alias for her wide-ranging, ever-mysterious opening repertoire where she boasts a solid ~48% win rate over thousands of blitz games.
Latest Chess Triumph
Just recently, in May 2025, Sara dazzled opponents by toppling MasterKroket with the Nimzo-Indian Defense, an opening she’s famous for. The game ended in a respectful resignation by her rival after sharp play and strategic superiority – as always, the sign of a true chess warrior!
Off the Board
When not battling it out on the 64 squares, Sara is probably contemplating her next mind-boggling combination or sneaking in a quick bullet game when nobody’s looking. Her preferred time to play? The mystical early hours around 1 AM — because chess brilliance doesn’t keep office hours.
Whether you’re an aspiring chess fan or a seasoned grandmaster, keep an eye on sara_khm. She’s the reason why chess is not just a game but an adventure full of surprises, dramatic turns, and a sprinkle of well-timed resignations (just kidding, she rarely quits early!).