Yoon-Young Kim FM

Yoon-Young Kim (aka Doraemon7)

FIDE Master Extraordinaire

Yoon-Young Kim, better known in the chess universe as Doraemon7, is a FIDE Master whose blitz and bullet games often resemble lightning bolts — fast, unpredictable, and sometimes shocking for opponents. With a peak bullet rating soaring above 3000 and a blitz peak nudging close to 2900, Yoon-Young is a force to be reckoned with on the digital battlefield.

Born to dance with knights and bishops, Doraemon7 has amassed over 18,000 blitz games — proving that no one escapes their relentless tactical assaults. Their games are known not just for skillful play but also for moments demonstrating incredible resilience, boasting an 89% comeback rate! Expect nothing less than thrilling down-to-the-wire duels.

When asked about strategy, this player’s approach could be summarized as: “Win, lose, repeat. But mostly win.” A ruthless competitor who doesn’t shy away from long, grinding endgames (with an average game length of around 90 moves when victorious), you’ll often find them thriving under pressure, especially in the early morning hours (best time of day for play: 8 AM) and during peak blitz hours. Their psychological resilience means tilt is kept at bay — most of the time.

Yoon-Young favors deep strategic openings such as the Semi-Slav Defense in blitz, achieving a perfect 100% win rate in the rare but victorious records of the Grunfeld Defense Stockholm Variation, and loves surprising opponents with well-prepared lines. Their favorite trick? Turning the tide after a lost piece, with a robust 43% chance to pull off a win nonetheless.

An avid online warrior, Yoon-Young’s username Doraemon7 has become synonymous with fierce sudden death battles and excellent chess stamina. Opponents beware — whether it’s a bullet bullet (literally lightning fast) or a marathon blitz battle, this master will keep you guessing till the final checkmate.

Fun fact: Amongst a sea of games and opponents, Yoon-Young has maintained a winning streak of 15 games once — proving that streaks are real, and sometimes, unbreakable!

Outside chess, we imagine Yoon-Young contemplates the mysteries of life just like they contemplate sacrifices — carefully, but ready to pounce at the right moment. Whether it's on the board or off, Doraemon7 is a player whose moves make even the most seasoned grandmasters raise an eyebrow.

You can watch their most recent victory where they checkmated woodpusher52 in a classic display of precision and time pressure mastery on Chess.com.