Anna Zhurova – Woman FIDE Master & Chess Dynamo
Known in the chess world by her fiery online handle small_dragon, Anna Zhurova is a Woman FIDE Master whose tactical prowess and resilience make her a formidable opponent across the board.
Anna's blitz rating dances gracefully around the 2400-2500 mark, with a peak of 2545 achieved in July 2023. Not one to shy away from speed chess, she has also conquered bullet chess with a stunning peak rating of 2636 in early 2025. It's safe to say that Anna is not just quick on moves but lightning-fast in thought!
Her competitive record is both impressive and a tad dramatic: with a total blitz record showing 86 wins, 48 losses, and 16 draws, she’s no stranger to chess battles that go down to the wire. On her best day, Anna boasts a longest winning streak of 18 games – that’s enough consecutive victories to make even the toughest grandmasters a bit nervous.
Playing Style & Preferences
Anna is a master at staying in the fight, boasting a comeback rate of over 85% and a win rate after losing a piece at around 54%. She enjoys long endgames and is patient enough to squeeze a win in nearly 73 moves on average when victorious.
True to her nickname, “small_dragon” breathes fire early, mastering secret openings with a notable win rate of 57% in blitz, and an undefeated 100% in bullet (okay, one game, but still).
Notable Tidbits and Stats
- Best time to challenge Anna? Apparently, the magical hour of 7 AM, when she has a perfect 100% blitz win rate. Early risers, take note!
- Psychologically? Her tilt factor is a modest 4 – which means even when the chess gods aren’t smiling, Anna keeps her cool.
- White vs. Black? She wins slightly more often playing Black (58.67%) than White (56.58%). Sneaky!
- Opponent favorites: She has a flawless 100% win rate against a laundry list of players, proving she knows how to exploit every little weakness.
Recent Triumph
On February 2nd, 2025, Anna (as Black) executed a dazzling victory against Masterian7, winning by resignation in a gritty battle full of tactical twists and turns. You can relive the glory here.
Despite the occasional painful loss by checkmate or time, Anna Zhurova remains a fierce competitor whose fiery spirit and steady resilience make her a true dragon on the chessboard.