Roman Yanchenko FM

FIDE Master Roman Yanchenko (bascheyaro)

Roman Yanchenko, also known by the username bascheyaro, is a chess force to be reckoned with on the blitz and bullet battlegrounds. Awarded the esteemed title of FIDE Master, Roman’s journey through the ranks is nothing short of spectacular.

Rating and Play

Starting from a modest blitz rating of around 1346 in 2016, Roman stormed through the years to break past the 2800 mark by 2024 — a rise as swift and cunning as his openings (which remain deliciously Top Secret).

Roman’s bullet prowess is equally impressive, peaking around 2797 with lightning-fast games highlighting an eager fighting spirit, while his rapid play holds a steady 2400+ rating, showing versatility across formats.

Playing Style & Stats

With nearly 90% endgame frequency and an astounding comeback rate over 90%, Roman rarely gives up. In fact, if Roman loses a piece, it's game over for the opponent, boasting a 100% win rate in such tricky situations. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade!

Romans’s average games are marathon affairs, clocking in over 80 moves whether winning or losing—clearly a fan of deep thinking and dramatic finishes rather than quick checkmates.

Despite a tilt factor of 10 (yes, even titans get frustrated), Roman maintains a strategic calm, and his ability to bounce back from setbacks is nearly legendary.

Competition and Rivalries

Roman has faced thousands of opponents, with some nemeses falling 100% of the time to his calculated strikes (looking at you, ogulcannenes, eliwood44, and neil_doknjas), and others proving more stubborn.

He shares notable rivalries, including regular matches against players like aloofwafarer (255 games) and igorkovalenko (123 games), where his consistent style shines through.

Fun Fact

Roman’s longest winning streak is a mind-boggling 21 games — enough wins to keep any chess fan on the edge of their seat for hours!

When he's not plotting his next victory on the chessboard, one can only imagine Roman chuckling at how many opponents he’s made ponder “Wait, what just happened?”

In short, Roman Yanchenko is a master tactician with a penchant for thrilling endgames and a reputation that precedes him — just don’t let him catch you off guard in blitz!