Zuzanna Adamczyk - Woman Candidate Master (WCM)
Meet Zuzanna Adamczyk, also known in the online chess realm as savagemedusa—a fierce and tactically sharp titled player who has earned the prestigious Woman Candidate Master title from FIDE. Zuzanna’s chess journey is one sprinkled with grit, determination, and a hint of mischief that keeps her opponents on their toes.
Rating Highlights & Playing Style
With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2452 in December 2023 and a rapid peak at 1873, Zuzanna thrives in fast-paced games where intuition and quick thinking are king. Not one to resign early, she boasts a remarkably low early resignation rate of just 0.67%, showing her refusal to quit even in tough situations. Her average game length—about 74 moves in wins—is a testament to her love for deep, strategic battles. Whether wielding the white or black pieces, she maintains a balanced win rate around 46%, proving she’s equally comfortable playing from either side of the board.
Tactical Mastery & Psychological Edge
Zuzanna is known for her exceptional comeback ability, bouncing back impressively 85.84% of the time after falling behind—a trait that makes her games thrilling to watch. Though a tilt factor of 11 suggests occasional emotional rollercoasters, she’s often at her best in the wee hours, with her favorite time to play being 1 AM—because why not dominate the chessboard while the world sleeps? Her knack for snatching wins in complex positions often leaves her opponents wondering what just happened.
Favorite Openings & Chess Personality
In rapid games, Zuzanna dazzles with variations like the Sicilian Defense Hyperaccelerated Dragon and the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense Columbus Variation, winning every recorded game in these lines. Her blitz repertoire leans heavily on the Modern Defense and King’s Indian Defense, showing her preference for dynamic, counter-attacking play. When playing bullet chess, she’s bold with openings like the Modern Defense Three Pawns Attack and English Opening Anglo Dutch Defense.
Notable Achievements & Recent Battles
In recent matches, "savagemedusa" showcased her class by secure victories through resignation or time wins, never hesitating to press her advantage until the very end. Whether dismantling opponents with clever piece play or grinding out wins in critical endgames, Zuzanna’s chess tales are filled with memorable moments that highlight her relentless fighting spirit.
Fun Fact
Chess isn’t just a game for Zuzanna—it’s a battlefield where accuracy meets creativity, and every move tells a story. If she were a chess piece, she’d probably be a knight: unpredictable, tricky, and always striking when least expected. Keep an eye on this rising star; the chessboard is her playground, and she’s just warming up!
