Profile: Sarai Sanchez (Saraisitave)
Meet Sarai Sanchez, a formidable Woman Grandmaster who commands the chessboard with both tenacity and style. Known online as Saraisitave, Sarai has dazzled opponents from blitz to bullet, proving that speed and strategy can indeed go hand in hand.
Career Highlights
- Title: Woman Grandmaster (WGM) awarded by FIDE
- Peak Blitz Rating: 2421 (August 2023) – lightning-fast decisions meet unbreakable defense.
- Peak Rapid Rating: 2258 (February 2021) – proving that careful calculation can still pack a punch.
- Peak Bullet Rating: 2039 (March 2018) – a speed demon with nerves of steel.
Playing Style & Stats
Sarai prefers to dance in the chaos of blitz but also enjoys a more measured rapid game – winning 100% of rapid games played with the mysterious Unknown Opening. Despite the unpredictability of chess, Sarai maintains a 74% comeback rate, refusing to let even a single lost piece define the game’s outcome.
Don’t be fooled by a few tough losses; this player is known for stirring up the board with fierce attacks and occasionally surrendering early (a modest 2.35% early resignation rate) — because why drag out defeat when you can regroup and strike smarter next time?
Quirks and Fun Facts
- Sarai's best chess hour? 6 PM sharp — perfect timing for a checkmate while the rest of us are just figuring out dinner plans.
- Favorite day to win? Wednesday boasts a neat 50% win rate, making midweek a battlefield of brilliance.
- Longest winning streak: a flattering five games in a row.
- Longest losing streak: a humble seven, because even champions have their "off" days.
Recent Performance
On January 1, 2025, Sarai delivered an impressive checkmate victory over PP242 in a classic Italian Game (Giuoco Piano), sealing the game with rapid-fire precision and tactical mastery. Just moments later, a slight wobble led to a loss on time against lancergti — proving that even the best can forget to hit the clock when caught in heated combat.
Opponent Snapshot
Sarai’s favorite rivals include lucasmendonca and punish6r, with multiple encounters keeping the rivalry alive and unpredictable. Against some players, Sarai enjoys a perfect 100% win record; against others, tastes a bit of humble pie – but the game always goes on!
Summary
Whether it’s blitz, rapid, or bullet, Sarai Sanchez (Saraisitave) brings passion, resilience, and a touch of humor to every game. A true chess warrior, this Woman Grandmaster proves daily that the queen is mightier than the sword — especially when played smart and fast.