Player Profile: sara_olendo
Sara Olendo is a dedicated chess enthusiast who has shown remarkable growth in her playing strength over time. Her Blitz journey began in 2021 with a starting rating of 1366 and reached 1979 by the end of the year. By 2024, she had impressively pushed her Blitz rating to a peak of 2510 before settling at 2474, demonstrating her consistent progress and commitment to improvement. In Bullet chess, her peak soared to an impressive 2565, and she regularly sustains performances above 2500—showcasing speed, skill, and tactical agility.
Known for her diverse opening repertoire, Sara regularly explores dynamic setups such as the Pirc Defense and King’s Indian Defense while excelling in classical setups like the Giuoco Piano and Scandinavian Defense. Her adaptability across different structures is reflected in her success with a wide range of openings—on multiple occasions achieving perfect or near-perfect results in specific lines. She also maintains a solid performance in Rapid play, remaining undefeated in her limited outings there.
Sara exhibits strong resilience in challenging situations, highlighted by her high comeback rate. She excels in endgame scenarios, finding precise moves even under time constraints, and is skilled at turning games in her favor. Her longest documented winning streak is 18 consecutive victories, underscoring her competitive spirit.
Statistically, Sara often shines on weekends, with Saturday standing out for its particularly robust win rate. Early mornings also appear to favor her concentration and tactical alertness. Her ability to adapt across various time controls, combined with her willingness to experiment with different openings, makes her a formidable opponent. Whether playing casually or in rated competition, Sara consistently displays both strategic depth and a tenacious fighting spirit.
Feedback for Sara Francine Olendo
Hi Sara! You've shown solid skills and great fighting spirit in your recent games. Here are some constructive points to help you continue improving:
Opening and Early Middlegame
- Your knowledge of openings such as the Reti and Vienna Game is strong, and you are comfortable entering complex middlegames with clear plans, as seen in your recent wins.
- Consider deepening your understanding of pawn structures in these openings. This will help you better anticipate key breaks and maneuver pieces more effectively.
- Try to avoid losing time in the opening by making moves that slightly weaken your pawn structure or cede space, as observed in a couple of your losses. Maintaining a solid center is critical.
Positional and Tactical Play
- You're excellent at capitalizing on tactical opportunities. For example, in your recent win with the Reti Opening, you executed a beautiful mating net demonstrating strong tactical awareness.
- Maintain vigilance in critical positions, especially during exchanges, to avoid small inaccuracies that adversaries might exploit.
- Work on simplifying and consolidating advantages when you're ahead. A couple of losses showed chances to improve in converting promising positions.
Endgame and Calculation
- Your endgame technique is improving—your strategic pawn pushes and piece coordination near the end of many games reflect this well.
- Continue practicing calculation depth, especially in complex endgame scenarios involving multiple threats. Confident calculation will help you gather decisive advantages.
Time Management
- Overall, you handle your clock well, balancing speed and accuracy effectively.
- In some games, a few rushed moves under time pressure led to inaccuracies. Try to keep calm as the clock winds down and simplify where possible.
Next Steps
- Review your losses carefully to identify recurring tactical or strategic issues.
- Study classic games in your favorite openings to understand typical plans and maneuvers better.
- Practice puzzles regularly to sharpen your tactical vision and calculation speed.
Keep up the great work, Sara! With your consistent effort, you're on track to reach new milestones. Stay focused on both fundamentals and dynamic play.
Here is a glance at your recent notable win: Game vs GaboGab12, 17 Nov 2024. The final checkmate shows your tactical sharpness and attacking prowess.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| tika_spic | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| Danielian Elina | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Roderick Scarlett | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| saeedgiti | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| toymitss | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2474 | |||
| 2022 | 1281 | |||
| 2021 | 1979 | 1251 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 13W / 11L / 0D | 9W / 15L / 0D | 76.8 |
| 2022 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 0L / 0D | 59.0 |
| 2021 | 20W / 6L / 1D | 24W / 2L / 1D | 77.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| East Indian Defense | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Pirc Defense: Austrian Attack | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Modern | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 4 | 2 |