Chess Player Profile: Елена Авраменко (aka Zhenya1981)
Meet Елена Авраменко, a relentless warlord of the 64 squares known online as Zhenya1981. With a sharp eye for tactics and a love for all things rapid and bullet, Елена has been crushing pawns and dreams alike with astonishing resilience and an ever-evolving style.
Rating Journey & Style
Since 2024, Елена’s rapid rating has catapulted from modest beginnings (~219) all the way to an eye-popping 675 in early 2025! That’s like going from pawn to queen without the dreaded “pawn trap.” Not to be outdone, her blitz and bullet ratings surged similarly, peaking at 560 and 507 respectively. Clearly, patience is not Елена’s middle name—she prefers the thrill of fast, tactical skirmishes.
Combat Statistics
On the battlefield, Елена boasts 1,641 wins across all formats with a fairly balanced loss record and a handful of heroic draws. She’s tough to shake, showing a remarkable 79.34% comeback rate and an uncanny ability to win a good chunk of her games (45.1%) even after losing a piece. Worst case? She suffers rare “one-sided” losses—only 2.61%. A true fighter who hates quitting early, as evidenced by a low early resignation rate of 1.49%.
Opening Repertoire
Елена is a master of variety but shows particular prowess with openings like the Scotch Game (winning nearly 63% of her rapid games) and the Philidor Defense. In blitz and bullet, she often dances through the Caro-Kann Defense and Center Game, proving speed doesn’t mean sacrificing strategy.
Playing Style & Psychology
Averaging about 57 moves per game (win or lose), Елена enjoys fights that last beyond the opening fireworks and delve deep into the endgame trenches—she engages endgames with enviable frequency (~57%). Her psychological resilience is legendary; even when tilted (tilt factor 12), she bounces back swiftly, with her best time to show off her chess skills being early mornings at 6 AM. Apparently, the rooks and bishops love sunrise coffee as much as she does.
Recent Highlights
Just a few days ago, Елена claimed a stylish victory using the Scandinavian Defense - Mieses Kotrc Variation, forcing her opponent to bow out with disbelief—and resignation! She’s also not shy to embrace the classics, recently controlling the board with a sharp Center Game strategy.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 16 games – because who needs breaks, right?
- Currently not on a winning streak, but hey, even the queen takes a breather.
- Tilt factor: 12 – She might get mad, but it’s usually short-lived.
- Prefers to end games by resignation and checkmate rather than timeouts or stalemates—chess is a sport, not a waiting game!
Whether you’re a budding pawn or a seasoned grandmaster, Елена Авраменко’s game is a showcase of grit, speed, and strategic flair. Next time you face Zhenya1981 online, don’t be surprised if your queen suddenly says, “Ау!” (that’s “ouch” in Russian).
