Sona Asatryan WIM

Sona Asatryan - Woman International Master

Known in the chess world as a fierce tactician and a blitz specialist, Sona Asatryan carries the prestigious title of Woman International Master awarded by FIDE. With a career full of thrilling games and impressive victories, Sona has proven time and time again that she plays chess faster than most people make their morning coffee.

Starting from humble beginnings in 2014 with a blitz rating around 1759, Sona's speed and precision on the digital board quickly caught attention. By 2016, her bullet rating skyrocketed to an astonishing 2625, showcasing a lightning-fast reflexes and an uncanny ability to outwit opponents under extreme time pressure. It's safe to say that if chess was a race, Sona wouldn’t just finish first; she’d have already gone home to relax.

Her blitz games tell a story of resilience and adrenaline — with over 1,600 wins, 1,100 losses, and a sprinkle of draws. She’s danced through countless puzzles and storms of attacks, with a longest winning streak of 24 games (because winning just a dozen wasn’t thrilling enough). The queen of the quick move, Sona averages around 14 moves to clinch a victory, proving that she prefers decisive battles over drawn-out wars.

Friendly warning to all opponents: Sona doesn’t just rely on skill, but psychological warfare too. With an early resignation rate close to 80%, she doesn’t tolerate losing and might skip the agony of a drawn-out defeat. But don’t mistake this for surrender — her comeback rate and ability to win after losing a piece, though modest, show she fights hard when the chips are down.

Not just a solo chess wizard, Sona’s opponent list reads like a who's who of international players, boasting high win rates against many fierce contenders — so challenging her is like trying to sneak a pawn past a fortress.

When not blitzing through games or charming the chess community, Sona probably enjoys savoring those few precious moments between moves (and perhaps laughing at the bewildered faces of those who underestimate her speed). If you ever find yourself facing Sona Asatryan, buckle up — this is one whirlwind you won't forget.