Vanessa Gazola - Woman Candidate Master
Vanessa Gazola, also known by the username vanessagazola, is a formidable chess player who proudly holds the title of Woman Candidate Master awarded by FIDE. Vanessa’s chess journey can be described as a rollercoaster ride in the realm of rapid calculations, sneaky tactics, and fierce battles on the 64 squares.
Starting with a blitz rating that rocket-launched from just over 1100 in mid-2020 to a peak of 2135 in September 2020, Vanessa has shown remarkable improvement and resilience. Known for her tactical awareness and a comeback rate of nearly 80%, she can turn seemingly hopeless positions into shining victories faster than you can say "Checkmate!".
Her playing style is a blend of patience and aggression; she enjoys a lengthy endgame with an average of about 72 moves per win, while managing to maintain win rates of 52% with White and 56% with Black. Vanessa doesn’t resign early—only about 6% early resignation rate—as she famously battles to the very last pawn and clock tick.
Favorites and Quirks
- Favorite Openings: Vanessa shows a special knack for the Sicilian Defense O'Kelly Normal System boasting an impressive 80% win rate in Blitz.
- Rapid Ratings Peak: 2131 in December 2021, proving she’s not just a speed demon but also strategic and methodical.
- Time Wizard: Best time to play? According to stats, around 2 AM when she’s probably part wizard, part sleep-deprived genius.
Whether it's rapid, blitz, or bullet, Vanessa has amassed a solid record with over 300 wins in Blitz alone. She occasionally stumbles, but her tilt factor is a humble 7, meaning she keeps her cool better than most when things go sideways.
Recent Adventures
In a recent Live Chess game on Chess.com, Vanessa dazzled her opponent in a Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation, edging out a victory by resignation after a tactical onslaught proved too much to handle. If you’re curious, you can watch her games unfolding in real-time via her game archives.
Vanessa’s chess story is still unfolding. With her blend of grit, tactical prowess, and the occasional dash of midnight magic, expect her to keep baffling opponents and winning hearts in the chess world.
Warning: Challenging Vanessa might lead to unexpected checkmates and your pride being crushed—play wisely!