Ivana Maria Treopolsa Lasama (treopolsa)
Woman International Master (WIM)
Ivana Maria Treopolsa Lasama, known online as treopolsa, is a formidable Woman International Master recognized by FIDE for her strategic brilliance and relentless fighting spirit. She’s a chess player who doesn’t just play the game — she practically dances on 64 squares, leaving opponents wondering if they’re competing against a grandmaster or a magician.
With a peak bullet rating of an impressive 2315 achieved in June 2025, treopolsa has proven herself an unstoppable force in fast-paced time controls. Her blitz and rapid ratings are nothing to sneeze at either, soaring to 2078 and 2044 respectively during the same period. If quick decisions and tactical flair were an Olympic sport, she'd be on the podium every time.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for an exceptional comeback rate of nearly 87%, treopolsa thrives under pressure, often turning the tables after losing material. Endgames are her playground, occurring in nearly 87% of her games, where her patience and precision shine. With an average winning game spanning almost 77 moves, she’s not one to rush — she’ll wear down opponents with tenacity and style.
She boasts a stronger record playing Black than White, fascinating for a player many expect to be cautious on the defensive. Her early resignation rate is a minuscule 1%, proving she battles on for every last trick on the board — defeat isn’t in her vocabulary unless absolutely necessary.
Noteworthy Openings
- Indian Game: A perfect 100% win record in 4 bullet games — looks like she’s got a secret handshake with this opening.
- Owens Defense, Alekhine's Defense, Three Knights Opening, Colle System: Bullet games here show 100% win rates — the stuff dreams (and nightmares for opponents) are made of.
- Top Secret: A mystery even to chess engines, with over 200 games and a dominant 68% win rate in bullet chess!
Psychological and Time Trends
Treopolsa’s best time to fire up the chessboard is around 10:00 AM — bright, sharp, and ready to pounce. Her winning percentages peak on Saturday (82%) and Friday (73%), making weekends truly dangerous for her foes. Interestingly, she tends to tilt a bit (a tilt factor of 5) — proving even champions occasionally suffer from “Monday blues.”
Recent Battles
Her latest victory was a tactical marathon against SmallBoy_BigDreams, showcasing deep positional understanding and a masterful endgame finish after a grueling 62 moves. However, even treopolsa isn’t immune to occasional defeat, recently falling to lightningtea by time in a tight positional tussle.
Fun Fact
Treopolsa’s opponents might wonder if she’s got a lightning bolt hidden in her sleeve — with over 72% wins in bullet games, she blitzes through puzzles and opponents alike. Just don’t blink, or you might miss the next fork, pin, or checkmate!
In the grand theater of chess, Ivana Maria Treopolsa Lasama is both the cunning tactician and the graceful strategist — a player who turns every game into a story worth following and every victory into an art form.