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stre_sebt WFM

Playing Since: 2020-06-18 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 1896
10W / 4L / 1D
Blitz: 2130
4W / 2L / 0D
Bullet: 2132
9W / 7L / 0D

stre_sebt: The Woman FIDE Master with a Tactical Twist

Meet stre_sebt, a sharp and strategic chess player proudly holding the title of Woman FIDE Master. With a flair for the dramatic and a mind for the endgame, stre_sebt is the kind of player who treats every match like a gripping novel—long, intense, and packed with surprises.

In the realm of rapid chess, stre_sebt dazzled opponents in 2021, boasting a peak rating of 2131. It’s worth noting that their games tend to be epic affairs, with an average of 66 moves per win and nearly 90 moves in a loss—because why settle for a quick checkmate when you can create a chess saga?

Known for a remarkable comeback ability (82.6% success rate after setbacks) and a perfect track record after losing a piece, stre_sebt proves that resilience is the name of the game. Their winning streaks can reach six in a row—long enough to make opponents question if the chess gods secretly favor them.

With preferred "Top Secret" openings (because mystery is power), stre_sebt averages a win rate of 66.7% in rapid and blitz formats, showing prowess across the board. Their style? A balanced mix of aggression and patient endgame artistry—after all, 81% of their games venture into the endgame arena.

Off the board, stre_sebt’s psychological game is just as intriguing. Having a tilt factor of 2 means they have their moments of frustration, but they bounce back stronger, channeling that energy into a stunning 62% better performance in rated games versus casual ones.

Facing opponents like minirocket (a mixed record) and some tough cookies like archess2 and sbajj, stre_sebt maintains a flexible and fierce approach. If you see them playing on a Sunday or around 2 PM, maybe reconsider challenging them—win rates soar to over 80% and even 100% at certain hours!

In summary, stre_sebt is a player who embodies resilience, strategic depth, and a pinch of mystery. Whether rallying from a tough spot or quietly grinding down an opponent, this Woman FIDE Master proves that chess is as much about wit as it is about will.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi stre_sebt!

You have an attractive, fighting style that keeps your opponents under constant pressure. Let’s build on those strengths while fixing a few recurring problems I saw in your last dozen rapid games.

What you already do well

  • Sharp opening choices. Your French-Tarrasch (as White) and Kan / Modern (as Black) consistently give you dynamic positions.
  • Tactical alertness. Ideas such as 6.Nxf7 in the Fried-Liver and 20…Ng4+ in your Kan win show good pattern recognition.
  • Practical mentality. You are willing to steer the game into messy territory when the clock is low—often the right decision in 15 + 5.

3 highest-impact fixes

  1. Modern / King’s Indian structure: handle the e4–d5 break.
    Both recent losses with 1…g6 (vs archess2 & sbajj) featured the same story:
    1. x White grabbed space with e4–d5.
    2. x Your knights were pushed back and you tried the pawn storm …h5/…g5 too early.
    Homework: study the plans after 7…c6 (“Panno”) and 7…Na6 in the King’s Indian so you can meet d5 by striking with …b5/…e6 rather than launching a premature flank attack.
  2. Critical rook endings.
    In the loss to archess2 you reached the diagram below up a pawn but couldn’t stop the passer: 55.Rxd4+ cxd4 56.h7.


    Practice: 30 minutes a week on basic rook-and-pawn technique (Lucena, Philidor, Vancura). That single skill will convert several draws/losses into wins.
  3. Time management.
    You often drop under 60 s around move 25 while still in a complicated middlegame (e.g. vs GainfulDot, you had 1 min vs 5 min before the tactical collapse at 22…Bxe4).
    Rule of thumb: try to keep ≥ 40 % of your starting time in reserve when queens leave the board. If you’re below that, simplify or speed up.

Opening-specific notes

  • Kan / Taimanov: after 6.a4 b4 7.Na2 you played the model …Bb7 …Nf6 …Nc6 …d5—excellent! Revisit the line 10.Nb3 d5 11.e5 Ne4 in the master database; Black often prefers 11…Nd7 first.
  • Sveshnikov: in the loss to GainfulDot the natural 18…Bb7 allowed 19.c5! opening lines against your king. The main line is 18…Be6 (covering c4) or 18…f5.
  • French-Tarrasch: your move-order (3.Nd2 c5 4.exd5 exd5 5.Ngf3) is fine. Consider 11.dxc5! instead of 11.Ndf3 to get the extra pawn with tempo.

Training plan (4 weeks)

DayContentGoal
Mon / Thu20 puzzles each (rated 1800-2200)Tactics discipline
Tue30 min rook-endgame drillsConversion technique
WedAnnotate one of your games without engine, then compareStrategic reflection
FriStudy 2 model games in the King’s Indian vs 4.e4Improve opening plans

Useful quick-reference

Lucena  • Philidor  • 2131 (2021-02-08)

Your activity snapshots

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Keep the fighting spirit, but add a dose of endgame polish and clock discipline, and 2000+ rapid will come quickly. Good luck in your next games!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
minirocket 1W / 1L / 0D View Games
anahita zahedifar 0W / 1L / 0D View Games
iamanoush 0W / 0L / 1D View Games
ghazal_82 1W / 0L / 0D View Games
niktanadernia 1W / 0L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2021 1896
2020 1982 2130

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2021 5W / 1L / 1D 5W / 3L / 0D 73.3
2020 7W / 4L / 0D 6W / 5L / 0D 76.2

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Amar Gambit 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Modern 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense: Advance Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
KGD: Classical, 3.Bc4 1 0 1 0 0.0%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Alekhine Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 6 0
Losing 2 1
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