Valentina Gunina - Chess Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Valentina Gunina, a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard and a Grandmaster certified by FIDE. Known in the chess circles (and perhaps on the internet) as a fierce competitor with a touch of flair, Valentina has blazed through blitz and bullet games like a laser-guided queen hunting down her prey.
A Rating Rollercoaster
Valentina’s blitz rating has been a wild ride — climbing as high as 2863 in 2022 before settling comfortably around the 2700s in recent years. And those bullet battles? Peaks up to 2754 ensure opponents never get a moment to breathe. Valentina’s rapid play shows a solid technique too, proving it’s not just about speed but strategy.
Game Stats That Tell a Tale
- Blitz: Over 1,000 games with an impressive 59.7% win rate. That’s like winning almost 6 out of every 10 fast-paced fights!
- Bullet: Nearly 200 games and a respectable 52.3% win rate — dominating at lightning speed.
- Rapid: A more methodical approach with notable wins, though rapid games seem to be her relaxed Sunday stroll compared to the blitz storm.
Playing Style and Mind Games
Valentina plays the long game—her matches average over 80 moves per win, showing endurance and patience. She’s a tactician who rarely surrenders early (just 0.5% early resignations), loves endgames (93.3% endgame frequency), and is a comeback queen with a near-perfect 97% comeback rate. Opponents beware: losing a piece only rallies her fury, as she boasts a flawless 100% win rate after losing material in a game!
The Psychological Chessboard
With a tilt factor of 6, Valentina keeps her cool under pressure better than most. She also shines brightest on Fridays and Saturdays, dominating over 60% of her games—a perfect way to kickstart the weekend.
Notable Rivalries and Friendships
From fierce battles with “katerynalagno” to consistent wins over “chessqueen” and “ellipaehtz,” Valentina’s record reads like a who’s who of online chess. She’s made friends, forged rivalries, and left her opponents wondering how she manages to juggle so many victories across different time controls with such style. Some opponents might say she’s got a secret weapon—could it be her famously “Top Secret” opening strategies?
Fun Fact
Valentina’s win rate at 1 AM and 8 AM stands at a dazzling 100%. Clearly, she’s just as lethal burning the midnight oil as she is bright and early—maybe the queen of all hours!
In short, Valentina Gunina is not just playing chess; she’s redefining what it means to be a Grandmaster in the blitz and bullet arenas. With a mind sharper than a knight’s fork and nerves steady as a bishop’s diagonal slide, she continues to enchant chess aficionados worldwide.