Ivana Tačíková (aka tacud26)
Known in the online chess realm as tacud26, Ivana is a fighter on the 64 squares whose love for the game is matched only by her soaring tactical awareness. With a notable comeback rate of 77.11%, Ivana proves time and again that giving up is not in her vocabulary—unless it’s an early resignation, which she keeps under 3%, because hey, who has time to drag out a losing battle?
With years of experience spanning from 2019 to the near future (yes, she’s got a game in 2025 already), her style is a unique blend of patience and aggression. Averaging 65 moves per win, she’s clearly no speedrunner, savoring every twist and turn of the game. Interestingly, she loves a good endgame, engaging in them over 60% of the time, where her precision often shines.
Rating-wise, Ivana’s journey reflects impressive growth: from a Rapid rating just shy of 900 in 2019 to a peak blitz rating of 1484 the same year. Her rapid rating peaked around 1582 in 2021—a testament to her improving prowess. Bullet and Blitz show respectable consistency, with win rates balancing just under 50%, making her a formidable and unpredictable opponent.
When playing White, Ivana edges the competition with a solid 52.86% win rate; Black, however, keeps her on her toes at 46.41%. Saturdays are her lucky days, boasting the highest win percentage, so if you’re planning a match, better challenge her on a weekend!
Ivana’s psychological resilience is notable. With a tilt factor of 13, she manages to stay cool under pressure and strikes back fiercely after setbacks. Her record of winning every game after losing a piece is frankly something out of a chess fairy tale. Opponents beware!
Off the board, Ivana’s personality is as engaging as her chess. She’s known for a humorous take on her losses (“Oops, that blunder was just my subtle way of giving you a head start!”) and a magnetic charm that keeps fellow players coming back for rematches.
In sum, Ivana Tačíková is much more than a player; she’s a chess warrior with heart, brains, and a touch of whimsy. Whether you find her on bullet, blitz, or rapid, you’re in for a game filled with twists, fights, and maybe a few cheeky smiles.
