Zsuzsanna Terbe - Woman International Master
Meet Zsuzsanna Terbe, aka TerbeZs, a chess force cloaked in mystery and crowned with the prestigious title of Woman International Master from FIDE. She's the kind of player who doesn't just play the game — she throws down the gauntlet with style, strategy, and sometimes, a cheeky bishop sacrifice that leaves opponents wondering if they accidentally joined a magic show instead of a chess match.
Rating & Style
Her blitz rating peaked explosively at 2601 in November 2024, proving that when the clock ticks fast, TerbeZs gets even faster. In bullet chess, she dazzled with a top rating of 2542, because why not add “speed demon” to the list of titles? Though rapid and daily games might not be her main stage, she still cruises with solid performances, showing she’s versatile enough to play fast or slow, depending on her caffeine intake and mood.
The Opening Mystery
What’s behind the curtain? Well, she prefers the enigmatic “Top Secret” opening in blitz games — no one quite knows what’s coming next, not even her opponents. This mysterious style keeps everyone guessing, and trust us, it’s way more fun to watch than predictable old openings! A bit of Indian Game here, a dash of Alekhine’s Defense there, and voilà: a cocktail served with checkmate.
Winning & Losing
With a stunning win count: 904 victories in blitz alone, and a habit of coming back stronger even when losing a piece (a comeback rate over 65%!), TerbeZs is clearly a player who thrives under pressure. But like every true competitor, she has faced losses too, including a recent checkmate by the clever sudhanshu002s, proving that even WIMs have nights off — or days when the coffee runs out.
Fun Facts & Quirks
- Her longest winning streak is an impressive 13 games. Imagine the combo moves!
- She’s known to resign early about 25% of the time. Not because she gives up easily, but because she knows when the joke's over.
- TerbeZs’ best hour to play? The mystical 6:00 AM — early bird gets the bishop!
- White pieces give her a slightly better edge (winning over 51% of such games), showing that when she starts first, the board’s basically tilted in her favor.
Most Memorable Recent Moment
In a recent Crazyhouse battle, TerbeZs unleashed a quick and cunning checkmate with a bishop’s opening flair, reminding the chess world she's not just about slow positional grinding, but flash moves and style points too. Watch out—she’s coming with both a brain and a sense of humor!
Chess.com handle: TerbeZs