Meet SoniaBorellona, a dedicated chess enthusiast who prefers the thrill and tactical depth of rapid chess. Known for her strategic resilience and steady tactics, she has engaged in hundreds of rapid games with a nearly balanced record of wins and losses, showing a dogged determination on the board.
Playing Style & Strengths
SoniaBorellona embraces a thoughtful and balanced approach, characterized by:
An endgame frequency of around 41%, proving patience and perseverance when the board gets tense.
An average of roughly 47 moves per decisive game, indicating her games are often full battles rather than quick skirmishes.
A notable comeback rate near 68%, illustrating resilience even when the odds seem against her.
Willingness to accept early resignations roughly 20% of the time, possibly saving energy for upcoming battles or learning from tough positions.
She wins slightly more games with Black (48%) than with White (45%), proving she's comfortable playing from either side.
Favorite Openings
Rapid games showcase SoniaBorellona's eclectic taste, with special flair for:
King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack, Kiddie Countergambit – a strong 70% win rate in 10 games. She knows how to catch opponents off guard!
Center Game – a striking 86% win rate, demonstrating command over classical central control.
Vienna Game and its Falkbeer Variation – solid 50-57% success rates, showing versatility in mid-century openings.
Also experiments with Scandinavian and Queen’s Pawn Game with mixed but determined results.
Her flair for less common gambits in bullet, like the Englund Gambit and King’s Pawn Leonardis Variation, have given her a perfect win record in those openings!
Notable Achievements & Records
Peak rapid rating of 776 achieved in March 2021.
Max blitz rating of 795, reflecting sharp instincts in faster games.
Impressive peak daily rating of 800, illustrating strong fundamentals in longer time formats.
Strong bullet skills too, with a top rating of 341 and a winning record overall.
Longest winning streak: 5 games — a brief but gleaming hot streak.
Has faced recurring opponents fiercely, with excellent records against some rivals like georgemichelakis9 (3 wins, no losses), showing competitive grit.
Chess Personality & Fun Facts
SoniaBorellona seems to prefer afternoon to early evening battles, especially shining around 6:00 AM (!), when her win percentage peaks at 100% for some odd hours—perhaps the early dawn fuels her tactical genius or it might just be the coffee kicking in.
Despite some ups and downs and moments of early surrender, she plays each game with a dogged spirit and has shown a knack for turning the tide when a piece is lost. In her own words: “It’s not about how many pieces you lose, but how you throw punches back!”
