Юрий Горячкин FM

Юрий Горячкин - FIDE Master and Blitz Virtuoso

Known in the chess circles (and on the internet) as Chebupelka52, Юрий Горячкин is a titled player who has boldly claimed the prestigious title of FIDE Master. If chess were a battlefield, Юрий would probably be the tactical general who sometimes surrenders early—not because he’s a quitter, but because he values his energy and loves to build comebacks that would make Hollywood scripts jealous.

Rating Journey & Playing Style

Starting from a modest Blitz rating of 516 in 2022, Юрий soared to an impressive 2397 rating by 2024, showcasing an extraordinary leap in skill and determination. His performance in Blitz games is a rollercoaster ride with enough ups and downs to keep fans on their toes, culminating in an average rating above 2300. In Bullet chess, he’s more of a casual sprinter, with moments of brilliance shining through.

With a penchant for longer battles, Юрий doesn’t shy away from complex endgames, reaching them in nearly 80% of his games. The average game length hovers around 75 moves for his wins, signaling patience and depth. When down a piece, his comeback rate is a staggering 83.91%, and intriguingly, he wins every single time after losing a piece—talk about turning lemons into lemonade!

Record & Rivals

His longest winning streak stands at a cozy 8 games, which proves Юрий knows how to keep the heat on. He has a mixed relationship with opponents like ngc1310 and laura145vian, boasting a 100% win rate against them, while others like chesscapismus have left him with a goose egg, proving even masters have their kryptonite.

Chess with a Smile

Despite his seriousness on the board, Юрий’s tilt factor is a mere 9, meaning he keeps his cool better than most when games don’t go his way. Rated or casual, he shows a healthy competitive spirit, enjoying the thrill of the game with a chessboard grin.

Whether you encounter Юрий in a lightning-fast Bullet skirmish or a marathon Blitz duel, remember: behind those calculated moves lies a player who knows that sometimes the best move is the one that catches everyone by surprise—usually in about 75 moves.