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Sparkleflame WFM

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51.6%- 41.3%- 7.1%
Bullet 2084
1999W 1793L 191D
Blitz 2221
1138W 877L 204D
Rapid 2314
451W 252L 104D
Daily 1560
195W 108L 19D

Overview

Sparkleflame is a Woman FIDE Master who built a reputation as a Blitz specialist. Short, sharp and hard to predict, Sparkleflame combines tactical flair with stubborn endgame grit. This profile highlights Sparkleflame chess achievements, signature openings, and the quirky habits that make this player memorable for opponents and fans.

Peak Blitz rating: 2356 (2025-05-30). See the recent trajectory for mobile viewing:

Blitz Rating234321411938173615332018: 16002019: 20842021: 19472022: 19692023: 21482024: 21972025: 22572026: 227620182019202120222023202420252026
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Career Highlights

  • Earned the title Woman FIDE Master and carved out a strong online presence as a fast-time-control powerhouse.
  • Exceptional comeback ability with a Comeback Rate around 81 percent, showing resilience in down-to-the-wire positions.
  • Notable streaks include a longest winning streak of 16 games and a longest losing streak of 22 games, evidence of both hot runs and dramatic swings.
  • Strong tournament and online months where Blitz peak performances pushed Sparkleflame into the 2300s on several occasions.

Playing Style

Sparkleflame favors dynamic, piece-driven play and often steers games toward complex middlegames that reward tactical alertness and practical calculation.

  • Preferred time control: Blitz. Fast decision making is a signature strength.
  • Endgames are common in Sparkleflame games and are a relative strength, with a high endgame frequency of about 73 percent.
  • Average moves per win are long for fast games, reflecting tenacity and deep technical play when needed.
  • Psychological traits: resilient under pressure but prone to occasional tilt; tilt factor around 22.

Openings and Preferences

Sparkleflame has a wide opening repertoire and is comfortable on both sides of the board. Some recurring favorites include the London System variations, Queen's Gambit Declined sidelines, and a fondness for unusual lines when practical advantage is at stake.

  • White highlights: QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 and London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation. See the opening entry for more: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation.
  • Black highlights: French Defense and Australian Defense, often aiming for counterplay and imbalance rather than simple equality.
  • In Blitz, Sparkleflame shows high win rates in tactical, less theoretical lines and thrives where intuition can outpace deep preparation.

Notable Opponents and Memorable Games

Sparkleflame has many frequent rivals online. One of the most-played accounts is dfacco, a familiar name in many fast tournaments.

  • Frequent opponent example: dfacco. Record includes multiple sharp encounters and mutual upsets.
  • Sample memorable game: View Game
  • Short illustrative mini-game (for embedded viewer):

Fun Facts

  • Username breakdown: Sparkle + flame = board fireworks. Expect bold sacrifices and glittering tactics.
  • Best time of day to catch peak form is around 08:00, though odd-hour wins are common; hours 4 and 8 show very high win rates in some samples.
  • Early resignation rate is low, about 2.25 percent, so games usually play out to decisive struggle or endgame drama.
  • Likes to experiment with rare lines. Opponents should be ready for surprises such as the Amazon Attack and Bonet Gambit transpositions.

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  • Rating chart for Blitz:
    Blitz Rating234321411938173615332018: 16002019: 20842021: 19472022: 19692023: 21482024: 21972025: 22572026: 227620182019202120222023202420252026
  • Peak Blitz rating: 2356 (2025-05-30)
  • Example opponent profile: dfacco
  • Sample game viewer: View Game
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