Dana Reizniece WGM

Dana Reizniece – The Woman Grandmaster with a Tactical Twist

Meet Dana Reizniece, known in the chess universe as Zvaigznite – a dazzling star who wields the title of Woman Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE. This isn’t just a title; it’s a golden badge earned through sweat, strategy, and probably some sleepless nights spent puzzling over pawns.

Dana’s journey through the 64 squares is a rollercoaster of epic wins, strategic draws, and the occasional (but educational!) losses. Her rapid rating peaked impressively at 2159 in mid-2021, and if you like your chess fast and fierce, her blitz rating smashing through the 2300 barrier in 2024 shows she’s got lightning in her fingertips.

Strengths & Style

Dana is a master of comebacks, boasting a clever 78.95% comeback win rate after being on the back foot. She thrives in complex endgames, featuring in nearly 74% of her matches, where she displays patience and precision.

Whether playing white or black, Dana adapts well with a slight edge when she has the dark pieces (56.25% win rate). She’s not one to give up easily—her early resignation rate is a humble 8.7%, showing resilience even in tough matches.

Recent Highlights

Just recently, Dana closed out a fierce blitz battle on October 20, 2024 with a spectacular checkmate against the 2212-rated opponent sypniok, completing the game with a flourish after 35 moves. You can almost hear the crowd roar—or the silence of stunned opponents.

Not every day shines bright; Dana has learned from time management mishaps too, like the close loss on October 15, 2023, where time slipped away like a sneaky bishop on the clock. But hey, every great player has those “oops” moments.

Fun Facts

• Longest Winning Streak: 6 games – talk about streaking!
• Favorite Playtime: The magical hour of 9 PM – when everything clicks.
• Most Played Opponent: estaspats, with a perfect win record.
• Top Secret Opening? Sometimes, Dana mystifies opponents with openings even she can’t quite explain.

Whether it’s rapid, blitz, daily, or bullet, Dana “Zvaigznite” Reizniece remains a shining beacon on the chessboard – a grandmaster whose game is equal parts grace, grit, and just a pinch of cheekiness. Keep an eye on this star; the next checkmate could be just seconds away!