Luisa Bashylina - Woman FIDE Master & Chess Enthusiast
Known by the chess handle schachlana, Luisa Bashylina is a fierce Woman FIDE Master whose record shows both grit and a hint of delightful unpredictability on the 64 squares. If chess were comedy, Luisa would be the master of dramatic comebacks—with an astounding come back rate of nearly 89%, proving that giving up is definitely not in her repertoire.
Over recent years, Luisa’s blitz rating has soared up to a peak of 2411 in 2023, showcasing her lightning-fast thinking and tactical sharpness. Don't let those rapid-fire moves fool you—her endgame frequency stands at an impressive 85%, where she patiently outmaneuvers opponents until the last piece falls. Fun fact: despite her aggressive style, she keeps early resignations to a minimum (just 2.65%)—unless the coffee runs out, then all bets are off.
Playing Style & Psychological Insights
Luisa’s style is a beautiful dance between patience and precision: her average winning games last around 74 moves, while losses stretch to about 85 moves, suggesting she fights hard even when the odds are not in her favor. Impressively, she almost never loses decisively without a fight (only 2.65% one-sided loss rate), and when she loses a piece, she still wins nearly 99% of those battles thereafter. Take note, opponents: capturing material doesn't guarantee victory here!
That said, even chess queens have their off days—Luisa’s tilt factor is a modest 6, reminding us that even chess masters are human and a little grumpy after unexpected blunders. Nevertheless, she maintains a strong dominance with the white pieces (winning 37.5% of games) and a solid black side performance (31.58%).
Records & Rivalries
When it comes to opponents, Luisa has a soft spot for shirovin, holding a respectable two-thirds win rate. Conversely, her matches against players like 1cbath and lobowolfxxx have been tough cookies, with no wins yet—something to tilt the competitive spirit toward future rematches.
Humorous Tidbit
Luisa’s unique secret weapon? A mysterious opening Suzuki-style—the stats classify her top opening choice as “Top Secret,” possibly because even she’s sometimes not quite sure what’s coming next! What’s clear is that over 200+ blitz games using this enigma, she keeps opponents guessing with a tricky 33% win rate and always some surprise tactics.
Whether it's 3 PM or 11 PM, Luisa holds steady, with her best winning hours hitting a perfect 100% at 23:00 and 17:00—perhaps the perfect time to challenge her for a game but beware, it’s a dangerous time to play!
In a Nutshell
Luisa Bashylina is a shining example of resilience, strategic depth, and a touch of mystery wrapped in a Woman FIDE Master title. With a mix of serious chess and a dash of humor in her style, she proves that chess mastery doesn’t always have to be dry—it can be as thrilling as a grand tactical spectacle or as unpredictable as a well-timed coffee break.
Hi Luisa, here is your personalised post-tournament review
Your current form at a glance
- Peak blitz rating: 2411 (2023-11-21)
- Typical winning hours:
- Consistency over the week:
What you are doing well
- Pressure with the bishop pair. In the recent win against shirovin you converted the long-diagonal pressure into a passed
b-pawn and ultimately a mating net. Excellent sense of when to keep bishops on the board. - Time-scramble instincts. Even with <10 s on the clock you found forcing moves such as 40.Rd8+ in your last win—good pre-move discipline.
- Dynamic King’s Indian structures. With Black you score well after …g6/…Bg7 setups, especially when you break with …e5 or …c5 at the right moment.
Immediate improvement priorities
- Handling off-beat openings. The loss to Pawel (Grob Gambit) shows discomfort when the position leaves main-line theory early.
Action: Create a one-page repertoire versus 1.g4/1.b4/1.f4 that emphasises rapid development and centre occupation ( …d5, …e5 ). - Switching to defence on demand. In several Sicilian losses you kept pressing for activity after the initiative had already changed hands. Practise “flip the switch” drills: when the evaluation drops below −0.80, look first for solidifying moves, not counter-punches.
- Tactical clean-up. Missed resources such as 13…Qa5+ vs Tagir45 indicate a blind-spot for long diagonal checks. Add five daily puzzles that feature the motif zwischenzug or long-diagonal tactics.
Opening trend check-up
| Opening | Result trend | Suggestion |
|---|---|---|
| English / 1.c4 | Positive (+63%) | Keep mixing b3 & Nc3 setups; analyse A15 model games to refine pawn breaks. |
| Sicilian with …e6 & …a6 | Neutral | Add a prepared exchange-sac idea on c3 to surprise higher-rated opponents. |
| Nimzo-Indian as White | Negative (last game 0-1) | Revisit plans after 13.Ne5 Rc8—consider 14.Rb1 or 14.f3 to slow Black’s queenside play. |
Critical moment spotlight
Compare how efficiently you converted advantages in the two positions below.
Example of good technique (vs shirovin – 2024-08-13)
Missed resource (vs Tagir45 – 2024-08-13)
After 12…e5 13.Bg5 Nd7 14…Qa5+! would have equalised immediately. Train to spot these counter-shots.
Next steps (2-week plan)
- Daily 15-minute tactical sprint (theme: long diagonals & intermediate moves).
- Play five sparring games from the diagram position after 1.g4 d5 2.Bg2 c5, focusing on calm development.
- Analyse each blitz session with an engine only after you have written one paragraph of self-critique per game.
- Watch one classical King’s Indian endgame each week to expand your conversion technique once the queens come off.
Stay consistent with the routine above, and expect a solid push beyond your current 2411 (2023-11-21) within one month.
Good luck & good calculation!
– Your Chess Coach
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| 314159maths | 5W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Daniel Rangel | 4W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| Danila Bilan | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| Marcel Winkels | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| Ricardo D Darruda | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2208 | 2000 | ||
| 2024 | 2121 | 2328 | ||
| 2023 | 2400 | 2000 | 2000 | |
| 2022 | 2122 | 2252 | ||
| 2021 | 2291 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6W / 3L / 0D | 7W / 4L / 0D | 74.3 |
| 2024 | 17W / 38L / 5D | 17W / 38L / 5D | 86.1 |
| 2023 | 8W / 7L / 3D | 6W / 17L / 0D | 86.0 |
| 2022 | 10W / 8L / 3D | 8W / 15L / 0D | 83.2 |
| 2021 | 13W / 15L / 1D | 11W / 13L / 3D | 74.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Modern | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Australian Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Yugoslav Variation, Rare Line | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna Gambit, with Max Lange Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Australian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Australian Defense | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: O'Kelly Variation | 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 14.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 16.7% |
| Unknown | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Amazon Attack | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grünfeld Defense: Counterthrust Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 7 | 1 |
| Losing | 6 | 0 |