Elisabeth Hapala WIM

Elisabeth Hapala: Woman International Master & Chess Enthusiast

Elisabeth Hapala, known in the chess world by her clever username sonnnenblume, is a force to be reckoned with on the 64 squares. Awarded the prestigious title of Woman International Master by FIDE, Elisabeth combines fierce strategic insight with a touch of sunflower-powered optimism.

Starting her rated journey with modest Blitz and Rapid ratings around 1300 and 1175 respectively in 2020, Elisabeth’s meteoric rise saw her blitzing past the 2000 barrier by 2021—reaching a peak Blitz rating of 2128 and an impressive Rapid rating soaring all the way to 2147. It’s not just numbers; her win rates tell a tale of tactical brilliance, with a blistering 77% success rate in Blitz games played with her secret weapon: “Top Secret” openings. She apparently doesn’t share her moves—probably because even her opponents don’t know how to catch her!

With a longest winning streak of 9 games under her belt, Elisabeth’s playing style is all about endurance and precision—averaging nearly 70 moves per victory and thriving in 84% of her endgame battles. Whether wielding White or Black pieces, she consistently maintains a winning touch, hovering above 70% for both colors. And if things ever look grim, watch out: her comeback rate clocks in at an astonishing 86%, and if she loses a piece, she’s 100% sure to win anyway. Talk about turning lemons into chess lemonade!

Elisabeth’s psychological armor is strong too, boasting a minimal tilt factor of 5, proving she keeps her cool even when the stakes are high. She dominates when playing on Fridays and afternoons, with her win rate at 82% on Fridays and an unbeatable 100% at 2 PM, 5 PM, and 6 PM. Clearly, that’s when the sun shines brightest for sonnnenblume.

Opponents beware: from long-time rivals like polcapdevila to fleeting foes, Elisabeth seems to maintain an almost mystical 100% win rate against most of them. Though a few challengers like jensonfernando and aekaki18 managed to snag some wins, Elisabeth’s resilience and unpredictable “Top Secret” openings keep her a hard-to-beat adversary.

In sum, Elisabeth Hapala is not just a chess player; she’s a strategic artist, a comeback queen, and a master of turning every move into a story worth telling. Whether you’re admiring from the sidelines or challenging her on the board, one thing’s for sure: you’re playing against a sunflower with a bite!