Shiro (aka ShiroN20) - Woman International Master
Shiro is a chess player who commands the board with tactical flair and a penchant for endgames, proudly holding the FIDE title of Woman International Master. Known for an impressive rapid rating leap—from a modest 1200 in early 2023 to a solid 1812 in 2024—Shiro demonstrates steady and fiery progress in the chess arena.
Rating Highlights
- Peak Rapid: 1812 (January 2024)
- Peak Blitz: 2148 (November 2023)
- Peak Bullet: A dazzling 2454 (November 2023)
Playstyle and Streaks
With an endgame presence in over 72% of games, Shiro relishes the final battlefield, grinding out victories with an average of about 79 moves per win. Not one to quit easily, the early resignation rate is a mere 4.55%, proving resilience. Even when pieces go missing, Shiro’s comeback rate of 86.67% is a testament to fighting spirit and tactical awareness.
Sometimes battles get tough: the longest losing streak reached six games, but current momentum shows a confident winning streak of one. White pieces bring a slight edge with a 38.1% win rate, but black doesn’t shy away either at 31.82%.
Competitive Record
In rapid games, Shiro sports a healthy winning ratio of 4 wins to 2 losses and 2 draws, indicating strong consistency. Bullet games present a more challenging arena with 11 wins against 19 losses, but no matter the time control, battles are always fiercely contested.
Favorite Opponents
Shiro’s most frequent opponent is cabianofaruana2102, with half the encounters ending in Shiro’s favor. Notably, Shiro maintains perfect win records against several players, including verony64 and goi_manne, showing some steadfast rivalry wins. Against the renowned carlmagnuson, Shiro boasts an 80% success rate—impressive, indeed!
Moment of Glory
On January 17, 2024, Shiro delivered a masterpiece checkmate against cabianofaruana2102, executing a Sicilian Defense Open Classical Variation with finesse. You can relive this victorious game here. It’s always refreshing to see strategy and patience combine into a dramatic finish!
Fun Facts
- Shiro’s best time to play? The witching hour of 11 PM, winning 100% of games played then. Night owls, unite!
- The longest winning streak hit 4 games—that’s 4 times Shiro’s opponents had to regroup and rethink their strategies.
- Despite a relatively small number of games in blitz, the bullet form is where Shiro truly shines with over 30% wins and a peak rating touching the 2450s.
With a calm psychological approach (tilt factor just 6), Shiro mixes steady nerves and fearless aggression, aiming to climb the ranks one opening and one endgame at a time. For those looking for inspiration, Shiro’s journey from a 1200 rapid beginner to a titled master with a 2454 bullet peak shows the power of persistence and passion over the chessboard.