Serafima Tsiganova - Woman FIDE Master
Meet Serafima Tsiganova, a titled chess enthusiast who juggles the complexities of the 64 squares with the grace and cunning of a grandmaster in the making. Awarded the prestigious Woman FIDE Master title, Serafima is no stranger to the battlefield of strategy, calculation, and nerves!
Since bursting onto the scene around 2010, Serafima’s rapid rating has soared impressively—from humble beginnings around 1441 to peaking above 2050, a clear sign of someone who’s been both learning and winning with gusto. On any given day, playing blitz or rapid, Serafima’s fierce tactical awareness is impossible to ignore, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 85% and winning every game when dropping a piece—talk about resilience!
While some players might throw in the towel when things look bleak, not Serafima. With an early resignation rate of just 0.7%, she’s in it for the long haul, averaging about 70 moves per win and stretching battles to nearly 80 moves even in defeat—proof that every pawn, knight, and bishop counts until the very end.
Serafima enjoys a nearly balanced win rate with White and Black, hovering just under 50%. One might suspect this player is a true chess ninja, equally comfortable wielding the first move’s initiative or counterpunching from the second rank.
If you catch her gaming online, prepare for a battle that spans days and hours, with Serafima’s strategic mind peaking in the evening hours when everyone’s settling in with coffee (or chess-juice). Beware, her streaks could last up to 12 wins—yes, twelve wins in a row! She’s not just playing chess; she’s making a statement.
Notably, Serafima keeps an impressive winning record against “computers-hard” and “beco1954” among other online rivals, showing that whether it’s silicon or human, her chess prowess is an unstoppable force.
Playing Style & Quirks
- Highly tactical with a snazzy comeback ability—loves turning the tables.
- Prefers deep endgames, often dragging matches to their full length.
- Low rate of early resignations; plays to the last move (or the last coffee).
- Tilt factor? Low enough to keep calm when the board is burning.
Whether she’s squeezing out the tiniest edge or simply enjoying the art of battle, Serafima Tsiganova is a player to watch. With steady growth, a rich history of game counts, and a good dose of mental fortitude, this Woman FIDE Master just might checkmate you before you even realize what happened.
Pro tip: Never underestimate Serafima’s endgame wizardry or her ever-ready comeback!
Hi Serafima Tsiganova!
You have an enterprising, fighting style that scores well against 1900-level opposition. Let’s build on your strengths and patch a few recurring leaks.
What you’re doing well
- Fearless opening choices. Your repeated use of the Nimzowitsch (1…Nc6) and dynamic Sicilians invites unbalanced middlegames where you thrive.
- Piece activity. In your wins against chefsonic, IDontKnowOpeningsEither and others you efficiently placed minor pieces on aggressive posts (…Nh4/…Nf4, …Bc5/Bc5-e3) and converted pressure into tactics.
- Practical time handling. You rarely drop into deep time trouble; most losses stem from board decisions rather than the clock.
Recurring trouble spots
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King safety vs. direct attacks.
Loss to teh000 (Four Knights, 23.Qh7#) shows a tendency to push the f-pawn too early and leave dark squares exposed.
Mini-exercise: Load the critical position after 13.Bxh7+ in a board and calculate all defensive resources before touching the f-pawn. -
Handling of opposite-side pawn storms.
In the Caro-Kann loss (vs. elroerto4) you played well until declining to trade queens when under pressure; the b- and c-pawns then rolled uncontested. Remember the “stop-block-trade-counter” checklist for passed pawns. -
Endgame technique.
Games vs. 34years and xpanderis slipped from equal to lost in technical endings. Typical issues:- Failing to activate the king early.
- Allowing outside passed pawns to distract your rook.
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Over-reliance on one defensive repertoire.
Most e-pawn games start 1.e4 Nc6 2…e5. Strong opponents will pre-prep sharp lines (e.g., Scotch Four Knights, Vienna). Adding a sound Caro-Kann or French secondary weapon will reduce predictability.
Action plan for the next 30 days
| Focus | How | Goal |
|---|---|---|
| King-safety drills | Daily 10-min tactics filtered for “mate in 2-4” where your side defends. | Cut blunders leading to direct mates by half. |
| Endgame basics | Play 20 rook-and-pawn endings vs. engine at depth 10; always start from equal. | Convert/hold ≥70 % of positions. |
| Opening diversification | Prepare a simple 1…e5 line vs. e4 (e.g., Petroff) and one vs. d4 (e.g., QGD). | Use the new line in at least 10 live games. |
| Post-game reflection | Annotate every game for 5 minutes: “critical moment, better move, why missed.” | Build a personal pattern notebook. |
Statistics snapshot
Blitz peak: 1937 (2020-10-04)
Rapid peak: 2357 (2014-11-11)
Key improvement example
Winning conversion vs. elhieho – leverage this pattern!
Notice how activating the queen before pawn breaks increased mating threats without weakening your own king. Replicate this timing in similar structures.
Final encouragement
You’re hovering just below the 2000 mark; tightening king safety and polishing endgames should be enough to push you through. Keep the fighting spirit but add a dose of prophylaxis—your creative flair will then shine even brighter!
Good luck, and see you over the board!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| kim910322 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| kylebova | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| ahmetlicina | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| husni_mv33 | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| esthet2 | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| mathioli | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| melton11 | 0W / 2L / 1D | |
| mao1059 | 2W / 0L / 0D | |
| alojzy_trabka | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| dn_omega | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| beco1954 | 21W / 15L / 6D | |
| nathanhoover | 3W / 32L / 6D | |
| baseballnut | 18W / 9L / 7D | |
| Alan Piper | 10W / 22L / 1D | |
| franciscrick | 15W / 15L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1945 | |||
| 2024 | 1745 | 1959 | 1761 | |
| 2023 | 1411 | 1647 | 1916 | 1801 |
| 2022 | 1743 | 1807 | 1844 | |
| 2021 | 1732 | 2008 | 1908 | |
| 2020 | 1868 | 1754 | ||
| 2019 | 1782 | 2078 | ||
| 2018 | 1750 | 1688 | ||
| 2017 | 1597 | 1736 | 1665 | |
| 2016 | 1677 | 1708 | 2216 | |
| 2015 | 1702 | |||
| 2014 | 1698 | 2357 | ||
| 2013 | 1603 | 1441 | ||
| 2012 | 1200 | 1707 | ||
| 2011 | 1687 | 1200 | ||
| 2010 | 1782 | 1200 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 685W / 674L / 100D | 679W / 662L / 115D | 78.5 |
| 2024 | 750W / 655L / 124D | 688W / 723L / 118D | 79.2 |
| 2023 | 749W / 636L / 120D | 676W / 715L / 118D | 78.2 |
| 2022 | 796W / 706L / 128D | 733W / 757L / 117D | 78.8 |
| 2021 | 760W / 680L / 116D | 732W / 703L / 113D | 76.2 |
| 2020 | 1098W / 1041L / 158D | 1054W / 1049L / 150D | 76.5 |
| 2019 | 866W / 877L / 88D | 867W / 851L / 86D | 74.3 |
| 2018 | 603W / 633L / 73D | 595W / 650L / 78D | 75.1 |
| 2017 | 599W / 643L / 75D | 580W / 650L / 69D | 74.4 |
| 2016 | 703W / 630L / 76D | 617W / 702L / 82D | 76.4 |
| 2015 | 835W / 802L / 126D | 848W / 819L / 101D | 77.9 |
| 2014 | 723W / 666L / 71D | 750W / 647L / 63D | 74.9 |
| 2013 | 500W / 651L / 50D | 497W / 646L / 58D | 74.0 |
| 2012 | 352W / 498L / 30D | 370W / 457L / 41D | 76.0 |
| 2011 | 579W / 504L / 34D | 562W / 503L / 49D | 73.6 |
| 2010 | 345W / 237L / 23D | 318W / 275L / 17D | 73.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 3501 | 1907 | 1406 | 188 | 54.5% |
| Scotch Game | 2221 | 1074 | 1018 | 129 | 48.4% |
| Ruy Lopez | 2120 | 1009 | 1012 | 99 | 47.6% |
| French Defense | 1654 | 796 | 780 | 78 | 48.1% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1036 | 499 | 485 | 52 | 48.2% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 908 | 406 | 446 | 56 | 44.7% |
| Four Knights Game | 865 | 372 | 430 | 63 | 43.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 827 | 428 | 349 | 50 | 51.8% |
| KGD: Falkbeer, Marshall/Nimzowitsch, 4.dxc6 | 799 | 392 | 373 | 34 | 49.1% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 762 | 351 | 364 | 47 | 46.1% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 1329 | 690 | 533 | 106 | 51.9% |
| Scotch Game | 1047 | 517 | 454 | 76 | 49.4% |
| Ruy Lopez | 642 | 327 | 257 | 58 | 50.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 607 | 281 | 265 | 61 | 46.3% |
| French Defense | 556 | 272 | 249 | 35 | 48.9% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 460 | 201 | 224 | 35 | 43.7% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 421 | 187 | 200 | 34 | 44.4% |
| Barnes Defense | 416 | 201 | 185 | 30 | 48.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation, Accelerated Dragon | 371 | 205 | 132 | 34 | 55.3% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 370 | 187 | 153 | 30 | 50.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Defense | 37 | 19 | 14 | 4 | 51.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 35 | 21 | 10 | 4 | 60.0% |
| Unknown | 25 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scotch Game | 20 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 55.0% |
| Ruy Lopez | 15 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 46.7% |
| Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 75.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 62.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 28.6% |
| Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 28.6% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Normal Variation, Ragozin Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 12 | 1 |
| Losing | 22 | 0 |