Elmira Mirzoeva - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Title: Woman Grandmaster (WGM) awarded by FIDE
Elmira Mirzoeva, known in the online chess realm as zombik1, is a blitz wizard who blends strategic finesse with lightning-fast tactics. Earning the prestigious Woman Grandmaster title, Elmira has dazzled chess enthusiasts with a peak blitz rating of 2475 achieved in August 2022—bringing both awe and a little envy to the opposition.
Playing Style & Strengths
Elmira’s games are a rollercoaster of cerebral brilliance, boasting an average of about 75 moves in wins—proof that she is a master of prolonged strategic battles. With a remarkable 90% comeback rate, Elmira turns adversity into triumph like a true chess gladiator, rarely succumbing to one-sided defeats.
Her resilience is complemented by a penchant for endgames, which she faces in over 80% of her blitz games, showing that she is comfortable both in middlegame skirmishes and the final technical phases.
Statistics Snapshot
- Total blitz games played: Over 450
- Win/Loss/Draw record in blitz: 213 wins, 204 losses, 42 draws
- Longest winning streak: 6 games
- Most victorious opening strategy: Top Secret (46.41% win rate)
When to Beware
Elmira loves to play early in the morning—her "best time" is 5 AM, the hour of champions and sleepless strategists. If you're up for a game on a Saturday or Wednesday, your chances might be a tad slimmer, as she boasts over a 53% win rate on these days. But play on a Tuesday? Your odds drop considerably, with her win rate around 32%.
Chess Humor & Quirks
With an early resignation rate of less than 1.5%, Elmira tends to fight tooth and nail before conceding defeat, proving she’s not one to throw in the towel until the king’s really cornered. Be warned: Her psychological tilt factor is 7—so don’t rush her; she might stare you down with a pawnbroker’s patience before striking hard.
Recent Form
Elmira's recent games on Chess.com showcase her talent with classic openings like the Semi-Slav Defense and the Old Benoni Defense, where she secured striking victories by resignation, often after weaving complex webs that leave her opponents scratching their heads.
Her latest victory against Capablancaa97 featured fearless sacrifices and precise calculation, sealing the game with a neat resignation at move 21. But even the greats face setbacks—her recent losses highlight fierce competition but also drive her relentless pursuit of improvement.
In Summary
Elmira Mirzoeva is a fierce thinker, a resilient competitor, and a beloved personality in the blitz community. Whether facing down the clock or a highly rated foe, she battles with humor, heart, and heaps of talent. Keep an eye on zombik1—because when she’s on, the chessboard becomes her stage for a dazzling blitz ballet.
“Chess is not always about winning, sometimes it’s just about making the other guy wonder what just hit him.” – Probably Elmira Mirzoeva