Veronika Maslikova WIM

Veronika Maslikova: The Woman International Master with a Tactical Flair

Also known as vercinka in the chess realm, Veronika Maslikova holds the esteemed title of Woman International Master awarded by FIDE. Known for her resilience and sharp tactical awareness, she's a player who truly shines in the endgame, never rushing early resignations and often playing chess battles that last an average of over 80 moves per win.

In 2020, Veronika’s rapid rating hovered close to 2000, peaking at 2248 in rapid and even reaching a blazing 2293 in blitz. Not bad for someone who seems to treat every game as a serious battle, with her endgame frequency at a solid 100%. She’s strong with both white and black pieces, with a slightly better win rate when wielding black (50%) compared to white (37.5%).

Her record is a rollercoaster of victories and defeats, balancing four wins, four losses, and a single draw in both blitz and rapid formats in 2020 – and yet she manages magnificent streaks, including a longest winning streak of three games. Her comeback rate is a hilarious 100%; if she loses a piece, you can bet she’ll win the match anyway. Opponents beware: Veronika never gives up without a fight!

Psychologically, vercinka has a tilt factor of 3, which means she occasionally feels the chess blues, but the fact her win rate in rated games is 44% higher than in casual ones says she truly thrives under pressure. She's especially dangerous on Saturdays with a 75% win rate, and if you spot her playing between 16:00 and 20:00, be prepared for fierce resistance and possibly a loss – her afternoon and evening play is almost flawless.

Her most frequent rival? Moazim, against whom she holds a respectable 60% win rate. However, many others like roos96 and tashik have found cracking vercinka’s defense a bit easier.

In short, Veronika Maslikova is a tenacious competitor, blending strategic patience with tactical genius. If chess were a sitcom, vercinka would be the unpredictable yet lovable protagonist who always manages to turn the tables just when you think the plot’s over.