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Chris Yang NM

Username: Bigc08

Location: PA

Playing Since: 2008-11-06 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟♟♟

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Daily: 2029
54W / 35L / 18D
Rapid: 2344
75W / 18L / 11D
Blitz: 2407
74W / 30L / 5D
Bullet: 2355
221W / 93L / 27D

Chris Yang - National Master Extraordinaire

Meet Chris Yang, also known in the chess realm by the moniker Bigc08. A National Master titleholder, Chris has gracefully danced through the intricate battlefield of 64 squares wielding their pieces with both style and unyielding grit.

A Journey Through the Ratings

Chris's chess journey is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster, beginning with humble beginnings around a Blitz rating of 1221 back in 2009. Over the years, the rating climbed steadily — peaking spectacularly at a blazing 2407 in Blitz by 2024, proving that practice really does make perfect... or at least scary for opponents.

In Bullet chess, Chris unleashed lightning-fast tactics, hitting ratings well above 2400, showcasing speed and precision that could make even grandmasters blink.

Not just a one-trick pony, Chris also soared in Rapid chess with ratings touching 2468, demonstrating adaptability across all time controls from Daily to Blitz, Bullet, and Rapid.

Strategic Style and Tactics

Famed for a surprisingly high Early Resignation Rate of 71.81%, Chris may have a tendency to bow out gracefully when the tides turn – or perhaps they just know when it's time to reload and come back stronger. With a Comeback Rate of 37.61%, they don’t stay down for long!

Chris’s games typically last around 30 moves when winning, though losses tend to be shorter and sharper – an indication of a player who either outplays you in the midgame or learns the hard way early on.

Whether wielding the White or Black pieces, Chris holds a respectable win rate hovering around 60%, proving mastery whether on attack or defense.

Impressive Cross-Format Record

  • Blitz: Over 1217 wins with a 56.6% win rate.
  • Bullet: An electrifying 68.5% win rate, making opponents quake under time pressure.
  • Rapid: The jewel in Chris’s crown with a soaring 76.5% win rate.
  • Daily: Solid and steady, maintaining a reliable over 54% win rate.

Records Against Opponents

If you ever face Chris, beware! Some recent matchups show 100% win rates against notable foes like arnogarabetyan and insanematrix1. Others? Well, some opponents got lucky with a clean sweep over Chris!

When Does Chris Shine?

Analysis of their play reveals peaks in victory rates during Thursdays, Tuesdays, and Sunday battles – so if you want a challenge, scheduling a game on these days might just mean you’re in for a fight! Also, prime-time evening hours (6 PM to 11 PM) are when Chris's brain switches to overdrive.

In Summary

Chris Yang is a chess virtuoso, blending tactical sharpness, calculated patience, and an enviable grind ethic that any player would envy. Whether zooming through Bullet or methodically conquering Rapid, Chris embodies the spirit of a true chess warrior – National Master by title, relentless competitor by nature, and a puzzle enthusiast for life.

"Chess is life with extra moves," and Chris certainly makes each move count!


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Overall Performance Summary

Chris Yang, your recent bullet games show a strength adjusted win rate of about 52.5%, which indicates you're winning slightly more than half of your games against opponents of similar strength. This is a solid baseline to build upon. Although your rating has dropped by 111 points over the past month, the positive trend slopes over various periods suggest that your potential rating could improve with focused training and practice.

Recent Game Insights

  • In your recent wins, you successfully utilized aggressive openings like the Ruy Lopez and King's Pawn variations, demonstrating strong control in the early game.
  • Your tactical awareness was evident in delivering timely checks and exploiting weaknesses, especially capitalizing on opponent time trouble.
  • Losses often occurred in complex middlegame positions where maintaining calm and accurate calculation is critical — particularly in situations involving counterattacks or pawn structure weaknesses.
  • Several games ended due to time pressure, so managing the clock better during critical moments will help reduce losses by time.

Opening Play Recommendations

Your current repertoire includes classical openings such as the Ruy Lopez, Petroff's Defense, and Sicilian Defense structures. To enhance your performance:

  • Focus on deepening your understanding of key pawn structures and typical plans associated with these openings.
  • Review and practice common tactical motifs and traps within these openings to avoid pitfalls and exploit opponent mistakes.
  • Consider experimenting with a narrower opening repertoire to master specific lines for a more confident and quicker decision-making in bullet time controls.

Time Management Tips

  • Practice calculating faster in common middlegame scenarios to speed up your moves during games.
  • Try to allocate time wisely in the opening and early middlegame so you have more clock to use in critical positions later.
  • During practice sessions, simulate closer time controls to condition yourself for bullet pacing.

Next Steps for Improvement

  • Analyze your recent losses in detail to identify recurring tactical or strategic mistakes.
  • Use puzzles and tactical trainers to sharpen pattern recognition under time pressure.
  • Review your opening games with a coach or stronger players to get feedback on move choices and plans.
  • Regularly play slower time controls to improve calculation and positional understanding, which will translate back into faster bullet decision-making.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
AlpacaCheck 0W / 1L / 0D
altime 0W / 1L / 0D
neilbuckeye 1W / 0L / 0D
scotmcelheny 2W / 0L / 0D
im_kosta 1W / 1L / 0D
daledia 1W / 0L / 0D
please-feed-me 0W / 1L / 0D
extoad 1W / 1L / 0D
da786 0W / 0L / 1D
covax1980 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Daniel Moreno 58W / 68L / 0D
wizardbar 36W / 48L / 3D
sliver995 20W / 18L / 1D
errant-elephant 16W / 8L / 0D
Daniel Yedidia 4W / 18L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2355 1998 2344
2024 2407
2023 2066
2021 2466 2056 2394
2020 2344 2016 2400
2019 2225
2018 2100
2017 2019 2276
2016 2043
2015 2031 1961 2029
2014 1937 1946 1912 2056
2013 2003 1973 1441 1994
2012 1196 1661
2011 1284 1617
2009 1221 1064
2008 1196
Rating by Year200820092011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120232024202524661064YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 25W / 9L / 1D 12W / 13L / 4D 42.5
2024 1W / 0L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 44.0
2023 4W / 1L / 0D 1W / 1L / 0D 10.6
2021 186W / 101L / 5D 185W / 89L / 12D 28.4
2020 223W / 187L / 9D 244W / 165L / 12D 10.7
2019 14W / 5L / 1D 20W / 3L / 0D 59.2
2018 0W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 22.0
2017 6W / 3L / 0D 4W / 1L / 0D 46.1
2016 9W / 2L / 0D 8W / 2L / 0D 76.5
2015 43W / 12L / 5D 40W / 19L / 6D 75.2
2014 44W / 15L / 11D 32W / 21L / 10D 65.7
2013 12W / 5L / 0D 14W / 5L / 0D 52.4
2012 4W / 2L / 0D 6W / 2L / 0D 61.6
2011 6W / 4L / 0D 6W / 3L / 0D 55.2
2009 0W / 2L / 0D 0W / 2L / 0D 20.8
2008 1W / 3L / 0D 1W / 4L / 0D 34.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 1097 607 478 12 55.3%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 9 8 1 0 88.9%
Sicilian Defense 7 4 3 0 57.1%
Amar Gambit 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 5 4 0 1 80.0%
French Defense 4 4 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
QGD: Ragozin 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 3 1 1 1 33.3%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
French Defense 26 18 7 1 69.2%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 23 16 7 0 69.6%
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack 21 10 6 5 47.6%
Barnes Defense 21 15 6 0 71.4%
Scandinavian Defense 16 13 1 2 81.2%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 16 10 4 2 62.5%
Amar Gambit 15 10 5 0 66.7%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 15 12 2 1 80.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 12 8 3 1 66.7%
Alekhine Defense 12 11 1 0 91.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 23 2
Losing 10 0