About Eliyesh
Eliyesh is a rapidly rising chess contender whose skills and passion illuminate the online chess boards. Starting from humble beginnings with a rapid rating barely nudging 200 in mid-2023, Eliyesh has climbed the ranks with relentless dedication, breaking the 1000 rating barrier in rapid chess by early 2025 and even setting foot comfortably beyond 1000 in blitz and bullet formats!
Chess Journey
With more than 2000 wins in rapid chess and a consistent presence in online battles from 2023 through 2025, Eliyesh is no stranger to hard-fought struggles and sweet victories, boasting a career-best rapid rating of 1082 as of November 2024. Bullet and blitz fire matches show off Eliyesh’s quick thinking and rapid reflexes, peaking at an impressive 892 bullet and 788 blitz rating.
Playing Style & Strengths
A true strategist with a slight preference to grind out wins rather than early resignations (only 5.86% early resign rate), Eliyesh shines brightest during endgames, with over 52% frequency here. Their patience is evident—wins come after an average of around 53 moves, with losses stretching just a bit longer, showing resilience until the very end.
Don’t let that fool you though—on psychological fronts, Eliyesh has a tilt factor of 12, which means a bad game might cause some serious facepalms, but the comeback rate of over 61% proves that they bounce back better than a grandmaster’s knight jumping over pawns.
Noteworthy Openings
The mysterious “Top Secret” opening is a hallmark of Eliyesh’s game, with nearly 4100 rapid games under this banner and a respectable close to 50% win rate. Among known openings, the Van t Kruijs Opening spices things up with a solid 53.7% win rate in rapid chess and an even more formidable 62.65% in bullet chess, proving Eliyesh has a flair for the unconventional. French Defense variations also add some French flair to the repertoire, boasting win rates above 60%.
Recent Battles
In the heat of battle, Eliyesh recently demonstrated quick wit and bold moves in the Van t Kruijs Opening, not only snagging queens early but delivering a crushing checkmate within 16 moves. Even when faced with a loss, Eliyesh fights valiantly, rarely giving up without a strategic fight until the bitter end.
Fun Facts
- Eliyesh wins more games starting around 9 AM and is a prime time player at 9 PM, where astonishingly the winning rate hits 75%—maybe they run on coffee and chess brilliance!
- Most prolific days? Mondays and Fridays, because who said you can’t rule the chessboard and the workweek at once?
- Turns out, surrendering isn’t Eliyesh’s style—checkmates are the preferred way to end matches, not resignation. Talk about sportsmanship and showmanship!
Whether you're a chess newbie or a seasoned player, Eliyesh’s games are a thrilling testament to steady progress, fierce determination, and an uncanny knack for turning even tricky positions into wins. Keep watch—this up-and-comer is having a meteoric rise that’s as entertaining as it is inspiring!