About Iyán González Guedes (Iyanastur7)
Iyán González Guedes — better known online as Iyanastur7 — is a FIDE Master who thrives when the clock is set to Rapid. Equally comfortable sacrificing a pawn for initiative or salvaging a lost position with stubborn technique, Iyán mixes tactical daring with marathon endgame patience. Expect dramatic comebacks, occasional cheeky traps, and an infectious post-game grin.
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Career highlights & quick facts
- Title: FIDE Master (FM)
- Preferred time control: Rapid (but deadly in Blitz and Bullet)
- Strong online peaks across time classes (notably a Blitz peak above 2500)
- Impressive comeback ability — ComebackRate ~68%
- Longest winning streak recorded: 21 games
- High endgame frequency (~63%) and an average decisive game length that shows serious staying power
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Peak stat placeholder: 2532 (2024-08-13)
Playing style & strengths
Iyán combines tactical flair with endgame resilience. A few defining traits:
- Comeback specialist — good at turning the tables even after material loss (WinRateAfterLosingPiece ≈ 56%).
- Decisive and persistent — prefers battling on; many wins come after long, complex struggles.
- Plays best mornings (08:00 is the magic hour) — early coffee, sharper calculations.
- Psychology: modest tilt, big focus on precision in critical moments.
Openings & repertoire notes
Iyán loves fighting systems and surprise weapons. He frequently employs Sicilian structures and enjoys tactical sidesteps that catch opponents off guard.
- Core choices: Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation — strong win rates in Blitz and Rapid.
- Trick lines: Blackburne Shilling Gambit — one of Iyán’s cheeky traps.
- Also plays: Scandinavian, Caro-Kann, and varied Sicilian flavours (Closed, Najdorf appearances).
Head-to-head & notable opponents
A prolific online competitor, Iyán has faced many regulars and developed clear records versus a few:
- Most-played opponent: jonaspradolobo (26 games; record 10–16)
- Dominant showings vs pfo04 (19–3) and strong records against several other frequent opponents
- Heavy activity in Bullet and Blitz with consistent winning output across all time controls
Sample game (paste into a viewer)
A compact illustrative tactical win (copy into a PGN-capable board):
(Quick, dramatic, and beginner-friendly — the classic scholar-style jolt. Autoplay off.)
Fun facts & personality
- Online handle: Iyanastur7 — recognized for quick wit in chat and relentless endgame play.
- Best weekday for play: Monday (win rate ~68%).
- Will sacrifice a pawn for a good story — and then win on time while narrating it.
- Opening teaser: Blackburne Shilling Gambit — worth studying for a laugh and a trap or two.
Where to follow
Find Iyanastur7 on major online platforms and watch Rapid events for his most consistent performances. Profile placeholder: Iyán González Guedes