Svetlana Sucikova (Svet99)
Title: Woman International Master (WIM) – a title earned through strategic brilliance and a knack for outsmarting opponents!
About Svetlana
Svetlana Sucikova, known in the chess world by the username Svet99, is a formidable force on the chessboard with a professional career that’s as dynamic as her opening repertoire is “Top Secret.” With a title of Woman International Master, Svetlana blends tactical sharpness with psychological resilience—often bouncing back from tough spots with a staggering 99.28% win rate after losing a piece. That’s right, losing material is just a plot twist in her game, not a defeat.
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame Enthusiast: Svetlana loves the complexity of endgames, playing them out about 77.4% of the time.
- Calculated Patience: Matches often last a marathon ~73 moves per win, proving that Svetlana enjoys making every move count.
- White vs. Black: Slightly better with White (54.46% win rate), while holding her own admirably with Black at 46.72%.
- Early Surrender? Oh No! Only about 3.18% early resignation rate; Svetlana fights till the bitter end.
Career Highlights & Stats
From bullet to blitz, Svetlana has consistently improved her game:
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2486 in 2023, showcasing lightning-fast decision-making skills.
- Blitz Peak Rating: 2484 (also in 2023), proving she’s no slouch when the clock ticks down.
- Rapid Rating: A consistent 2107 rating with a very impressive 78.6% win rate in rapid games.
Winning Streaks & Rivalries
Svetlana holds an amazing longest winning streak of 14 games and is currently on a hot streak with 7 consecutive wins. She has played 101 games against wolfje95—the most frequent opponent—showcasing her competitive consistency.
Psych and Personality
With a modest tilt factor of 14, Svetlana maintains her cool when others might question their life choices after blunders. Interestingly, her best hours to play are in the late afternoon and early evening—she wins over 65% of games played at 19:00.
Fun Fact
Despite being known for her stoic endgame battles, Svetlana has a near-perfect win rate against a slew of uniquely named opponents like tubbytoast and chessontrack – apparently, nothing tickles her funny bone like a well-timed checkmate!
In summary, Svetlana Sucikova isn't just playing chess; she's rewriting the rules, one epic comeback at a time. If you see her username Svet99 pop up, prepare for a cerebral showdown!
Feedback for Svetlana Sucikova
Dear Svetlana,
Reviewing your recent games, I see strong strategic understanding and an active playstyle that puts constant pressure on your opponents. Your opening repertoire is varied and well-suited for your style, particularly your effective handling of the Sicilian and the Queen’s Pawn structures.
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: You choose active and dynamic lines that create early imbalances, such as the Sicilian Defense and the aggressive pawn structures in your games.
- Active Piece Play: Your moves show good coordination in launching attacks, especially in middlegame positions. You utilize tactics from pins to sacrifices effectively.
- Endgame Technique: In your winning games, you demonstrate confident conversion skills, maintaining pressure and calmly capitalizing on opponent inaccuracies.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: Some games indicate risks related to time, including losses on time or rushed moves in critical moments. Consider pacing yourself better, especially in longer formats, to allow more calculation time.
- Handling Defensive Positions: In losses, opponents often gained an advantage by exploiting slight weaknesses or active counterplay. Focus on tightening your defense and minimizing unnecessary weaknesses in your pawn structure or king safety.
- Tactical Awareness: Although you play aggressively, check tactical details carefully to avoid missed opportunities or tactical oversights early. Regular tactical training can help sharpen this.
Suggestions for Your Training
- Analyze your losses in detail and identify the turning points, especially where time pressure or inaccuracies affected the outcome.
- Do focused tactical exercises on forks, pins, skewers, and discovered attacks to enhance your calculation skills.
- Study model games in your preferred openings to deepen your understanding of typical plans and pawn breaks.
- Practice longer time controls to improve your decision-making under less pressure and develop better time management habits.
Keep up the good work! Your recent wins show great potential and with a bit more consistency in critical moments, you will continue to rise.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| wolfje95 | 16W / 77L / 8D | |
| Alexander Donchenko | 5W / 5L / 0D | |
| badtheory1 | 4W / 4L / 0D | |
| Daniel Kozusek | 1W / 6L / 1D | |
| Louise Head | 3W / 3L / 2D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2544 | |||
| 2023 | 2486 | 2484 | 2107 | |
| 2022 | 2346 | |||
| 2021 | 2142 | 2194 | 2106 | |
| 2020 | 2178 | 2168 | 2106 | |
| 2019 | 2146 | 1400 | ||
| 2018 | 2147 | |||
| 2017 | 1771 | 1924 | ||
| 2016 | 1843 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4W / 3L / 0D | 2W / 3L / 0D | 85.8 |
| 2023 | 7W / 2L / 0D | 10W / 0L / 1D | 63.0 |
| 2022 | 4W / 0L / 0D | 2W / 1L / 0D | 67.9 |
| 2021 | 12W / 15L / 2D | 14W / 17L / 2D | 84.0 |
| 2020 | 106W / 78L / 15D | 70W / 102L / 16D | 75.5 |
| 2019 | 66W / 54L / 8D | 62W / 58L / 10D | 72.0 |
| 2018 | 90W / 61L / 6D | 82W / 67L / 7D | 74.0 |
| 2017 | 6W / 4L / 0D | 7W / 1L / 2D | 74.1 |
| 2016 | 9W / 5L / 0D | 9W / 7L / 1D | 41.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 29 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 37.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 27 | 12 | 14 | 1 | 44.4% |
| Amar Gambit | 20 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 35.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 40.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 16 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 13 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 76.9% |
| Amazon Attack | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 71.4% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 79 | 38 | 34 | 7 | 48.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 76 | 43 | 32 | 1 | 56.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 37 | 20 | 15 | 2 | 54.0% |
| Döry Defense | 25 | 13 | 11 | 1 | 52.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 25 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 56.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 23 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 39.1% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 19 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 57.9% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 18 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 66.7% |
| Amar Gambit | 17 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 35.3% |
| Amazon Attack | 17 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 35.3% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Duchamp Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Agincourt Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Modern | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| King's Indian Attack: French Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| English Opening: Symmetrical Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 3 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |