Zainab Darwish Almaamari WCM

Zainab Darwish Almaamari (aka zainabMA)

Woman Candidate Master

Meet Zainab Darwish Almaamari, a chess enthusiast who managed to convince FIDE to bestow upon her the prestigious title of Woman Candidate Master. Not just your typical player, Zainab dances gracefully between bullet, blitz, and rapid formats, showcasing a diverse and adaptive playing style that keeps opponents on their toes.

Journey Through the Ratings

Zainab’s peak blitz rating soared impressively to 2128 in September 2021, proving she’s nothing if not fast and furious on the clock. Her bullet best touched 1924, while her rapid peaked at 1709, making her a well-rounded threat across time controls. While her bullet games reveal battles with fluctuating fortunes, her blitz record shines bright with over 118 wins and a double-edged edge win rate hovering above 53%.

Playing Style & Personality

With an early resignation rate of 13.8% (perhaps just a tad impatient?), Zainab prefers to press on. She plays long, thoughtful games boasting an average of around 55 moves per win, suggesting a patience rivaled only by legendary chess monks. Surprisingly, she has a fierce 71.45% comeback rate, meaning if you take a piece or two, don’t celebrate too soon—she might just have some tricks left up her sleeve.

Psychologically, Zainab is a creature of the night — her best time to play is 1:00 AM, when the stars are bright and her mind even brighter. She favors black pieces a little less than white but still holds her ground well.

Favorite Openings

Officially classified as "Top Secret" (probably to protect trade secrets!), Zainab approaches her games with a mix of classical and crafty opening ideas that leave her adversaries guessing. The variety and unpredictability make her a formidable opponent whether you face her in a lightning bullet or a deep strategic rapid game.

Recent Memorable Moments

Just this May, Zainab showcased impeccable attacking flair, finishing off a game with a swift checkmate using the King’s Indian Attack, proving she’s not afraid to break out the heavy artillery when the moment calls. Equally impressive was her clever queen maneuver in another blitz win, exploiting the opponent’s weaknesses with the precision of a Swiss watch.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Despite her solid technique, Zainab’s longest losing streak once lasted 14 games — a humbling reminder that even masters have bad days (or weeks).
• She tends to win more when playing against lower-rated opponents – hey, who doesn’t like easy points?
• Her favorite time to take on opponents? Between 6 PM and 9 PM, where she boasts up to 63% win rate — the perfect prime time for checkmate!

Whether you catch her online with lightning-fast bullet moves or steady rapid strikes, zainabMA blends grit, skill, and a touch of nocturnal magic into every game. Keep an eye out for this Woman Candidate Master – she’s plotting her next brilliant gambit.