Volodymyr Yaniuk (aka AwareIdea)
Title: National Master
Volodymyr Yaniuk, or as known in the chess universe, AwareIdea, is a formidable National Master who has dazzled chess boards with explosive blitz and bullet games. Climbing steadily through the ranks since 2019, Volodymyr's blitz rating peaked impressively at 2726 in March 2020, while their bullet skills reached a high-flying 2749 in March 2025. Talk about being fast AND furious!
Playing Style and Statistics
With a playful blend of aggression and resilience, Volodymyr boasts an outstanding long-term blitz win count of over 2,000 games, and an astonishing 3,100+ wins in bullet matches. Known for enduring ~88 moves even in losses, they are not one to resign early, although their reported early resignation rate is a modest 0.44%, proving patience is truly a chess virtue.
Fascinatingly, the average game lengths and a high tactical comeback rate of 86.53% show a player who refuses to give up even after setbacks, turning potential defeats into thrilling victories. Their knack for bouncing back from losing a piece with a win rate over 41% is a testament to their fighting spirit.
Opening Preferences
Volodymyr's opening repertoire is as mysterious as the "Top Secret" category suggests, but their prowess shines in specialized lines like the Nimzo-Indian Defense's Reshevsky Variation and the Tarrasch Defense, both yielding a 100% win rate in their limited forays. In bullet games, the Queens Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation stands out with an impressive 62.5% win rate, revealing a fondness for dynamic, tactical battles right from the start.
Notable Achievements
- Winner of numerous online matches against top opponents such as aluna310 and bozzochess123.
- Exemplary resilience with an average move count close to 85 in victories, and surviving intense endgames with finesse.
- Exceptional speed indicated by peak bullet rating achieved as recently as early 2025.
Fun Facts
- Volodymyr's best time to play chess is apparently at 2:00 AM, which might just be why opponents fear those late-night blitz battles.
- The nickname "AwareIdea" is fitting — a player always alert, a brain buzzing with clever plans (and occasional daring gambits)!
- Despite their high skill level, they have survived a 12-game losing streak at one point — because even champions have their off days.
With a blend of sharp tactics, dogged determination, and a hint of midnight mystery, Volodymyr Yaniuk is definitely a player to watch for anyone passionate about the battle of wits known as chess.