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Mounika Akshaya Bommini WIM

Username: Shivagami

Playing Since: 2013-09-20 (Active)

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Rapid: 1940
72W / 38L / 15D
Blitz: 2181
703W / 979L / 69D
Bullet: 1947
97W / 137L / 9D

Mounika Akshaya Bommini

Woman International Master

Meet Mounika Akshaya Bommini, a titled chess sensation who has gracefully danced with knights and bishops to earn the prestigious title of Woman International Master from FIDE. With a sharp mind and a tactical prowess few can rival, Mounika’s games have been a fascinating blend of skill, strategy, and just the right amount of surprise — because who says chess can’t have a little flair?

From humble beginnings in 2013 blitz tournaments with ratings barely breaking 1100, she quickly turned up the heat, smashing through the 2200+ barrier in blitz by 2019 with a peak of 2294, and confidently dominating rapid and bullet formats as well. Her love for rapid games shines through with an impressive 53% win rate, proving she’s as comfortable in the fast lane as in the deep thinking trenches.

Speaking of pace, Mounika doesn’t just play to play — she blitzes through opponents on their favorite days and hours as well. With superb win rates on Wednesday (47%), Friday (47%), and even early mornings at 6 am (48%) and 11 am (52%), she clearly knows when the chess gods are in her favor. (Who knew chess talent was so time-sensitive?)

When it comes to playing style, patience is a virtue Mounika champions—she averages over 70 moves on her winning games, savoring every pawn move, every queen sacrifice, and every tense endgame. And speaking of endgames, she plays them often and well, frequenting those critical moments with a 74.6% endgame frequency, where mere mortals often tremble.

And if you ever manage to snag one of her pieces? Brace yourself. Mounika’s comeback rate is a staggering 87%, and intriguingly, she boasts a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Checkmate? More like a warm-up.

On the psychological battlefield, Mounika keeps her cool with a low tilt factor of 15. Although she occasionally preaches the early resignation gospel (under 1%), her resilience and tactical savvy ensure that surrender is a rare sight in her games.

Off the board, Mounika’s usual opponents might wonder if they’re playing chess or performing in a drama — given her long winning streaks (up to 15 games!) and merciless tactical strikes. With a username like Shivagami when gender isn’t clear, she might just be the chess world's reigning queen with a touch of humor and a love for the secret sauce of chess openings.

In a nutshell: Mounika Akshaya Bommini is a chess powerhouse who balances profound strategy with lightning-fast tactics, all sprinkled with a bit of charm and possibly some well-timed coffee breaks at 11 am.


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What’s going well

You’ve shown good resilience in blitz and a willingness to press when you have the initiative. Over the longer term, your chess progress remains solid, with a foundation you can build on. You also have certain openings where you play actively and create chances early, which is a strong trait in fast time controls.

Patterns to watch and improvements

  • Time management in blitz: try to allocate a clear plan for the first 7–10 moves and use a small, fixed window to check for tactical ideas after each opponent move. This helps reduce rushing in the critical middle phase.
  • Middlegame planning: when you gain space or active piece play, have a simple plan in mind (activate rooks on open files, target weak squares, or coordinate pieces toward a common goal). If a concrete plan isn’t visible after a couple of minutes, simplify to solid positional moves rather than chasing a risky tactic.
  • Endgame conversion: practice common rook-and-pawn and minor-piece endgames so you can convert small advantages more reliably in blitz.
  • Opening understanding: your openings show you’re comfortable with dynamic play. deepen the core ideas and typical plans for your 2–3 main lines so you can respond confidently to common defenses without losing momentum.
  • Blunder prevention: in blitz, quick threat checks before moving can stop blunders. After you choose a candidate move, quickly verify your opponent’s most forcing responses and whether they create immediate problems for you.

Opening strategy and recommended focus

Your openings data suggests several lines where you perform well and maintain pressure. A practical path is to pick 2–3 openings you enjoy and study them in depth, building a simple plan sheet for each. Good targets to consolidate include:

  • King’s Indian Defense with a Four Pawns Attack idea, focusing on quick development and active piece play.
  • London System family (Poisoned Pawn variations) for solid structure and clear middlegame plans.
  • Nimzo-Indian approaches that fit your style, with focus on typical middlegame plans and common responses.

Practical steps you can take this week:

  • Create a concise plan sheet for each chosen opening, covering the first 6–12 moves and the typical middlegame goals.
  • Watch 1–2 short tutorials or game analyses on each opening, then replay 2 practice games to reinforce the ideas.

Training plan and micro-goals for the next two weeks

  • Daily tactics: 15–20 minutes of puzzles focusing on forcing lines (pins, forks, and discovered attacks).
  • Blitz practice: aim for 2 focused blitz sessions per day with a single opening you’re prioritizing, followed by quick post-game notes to capture one concrete takeaway.
  • Opening study: dedicate 20–30 minutes to 2 chosen openings each week, and build a brief cheat sheet for the first 12 moves and common middlegame ideas.
  • Endgames: include 1 short endgame drill per session (rook endings or king-and-pawn endings) to improve conversion in blitz.
  • Weekly reflection: write a short summary of your top 3 improvements and 1 area to target next week.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
chesswastetime 1W / 1L / 0D
eli-karlpov 1W / 0L / 0D
jdw55 0W / 1L / 0D
rudraop12 0W / 1L / 0D
mamado22m 0W / 1L / 0D
ziba-ot 0W / 1L / 0D
oskar213 0W / 1L / 0D
pppasolini92 1W / 0L / 0D
dimonx2011 0W / 1L / 0D
gasonlinebr 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
gangarajumurali 6W / 3L / 3D
mindchanger 11W / 1L / 0D
ritwik_m 7W / 2L / 1D
Hemanthsankar 5W / 4L / 0D
samriddhaaghosh 3W / 6L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2181
2024 1947 2250
2023 2125 2254
2022 2230 2243 1940
2021 2205 2221 1753
2020 2241 2286 1812
2019 2130 2147 1813
2018 2142 1799
2017 2085 1780
2016 2063 1561
2015 1795 1565
2014 1605 1594
2013 1083
Rating by Year201320142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202522861083YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 2W / 8L / 0D 4W / 4L / 1D 62.4
2024 20W / 33L / 2D 19W / 37L / 1D 69.7
2023 18W / 32L / 2D 18W / 36L / 3D 66.2
2022 19W / 39L / 1D 20W / 34L / 5D 73.5
2021 49W / 66L / 5D 48W / 65L / 5D 73.8
2020 170W / 217L / 18D 154W / 247L / 13D 69.8
2019 75W / 87L / 6D 78W / 80L / 8D 70.5
2018 37W / 26L / 1D 27W / 30L / 3D 69.6
2017 27W / 35L / 6D 28W / 32L / 5D 81.2
2016 8W / 10L / 0D 8W / 8L / 0D 73.8
2015 15W / 13L / 2D 16W / 8L / 2D 70.8
2014 13W / 15L / 4D 17W / 14L / 4D 75.0
2013 0W / 2L / 0D 2W / 1L / 0D 57.4

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 120 36 78 6 30.0%
Amazon Attack 87 40 43 4 46.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 75 35 37 3 46.7%
King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack 71 38 31 2 53.5%
Barnes Defense 59 29 27 3 49.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 58 23 33 2 39.7%
Nimzo-Indian Defense 55 22 31 2 40.0%
East Indian Defense 54 26 26 2 48.1%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 53 17 35 1 32.1%
Australian Defense 46 16 28 2 34.8%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Australian Defense 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 10 4 5 1 40.0%
Amazon Attack 10 5 5 0 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 9 5 3 1 55.6%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 8 0 8 0 0.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 8 2 6 0 25.0%
Barnes Defense 8 4 4 0 50.0%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 8 1 5 2 12.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 6 3 3 0 50.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
East Indian Defense 12 9 2 1 75.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 11 6 3 2 54.5%
Amazon Attack 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Barnes Defense 7 3 3 1 42.9%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 7 2 4 1 28.6%
Four Knights Game 6 3 3 0 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 6 5 1 0 83.3%
Indian Defense: Schnepper Gambit 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Australian Defense 4 2 1 1 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 0
Losing 15 2