Федір Якима - The Enigmatic FedirUA
Meet Федір Якима, known on the board as FedirUA, a chess player who dances gracefully through the intricate labyrinths of the game with a style as mysterious as his favorite opening - the Top Secret. In 2025, FedirUA’s chess rating paints a story of perseverance and spirited battles: Rapid rating soaring to a maximum of 586 with a last recorded 561, Blitz fluctuating between 176 and 539, and Bullet offering a modest max of 381.
With over 260 Rapid games under his belt and an almost poetic balance of wins and losses (127 vs. 126), FedirUA is the embodiment of resilience. His Endgame frequency is almost half his games (46.27%), proving he loves playing until the very last pawn is pushed and every trick has been exhausted. His average winning game spans about 46 moves, but losses tend to linger, dragging out nearly 56 moves on average—proving that losing is just another part of his captivating chess stories.
Not just a master of concentration, FedirUA shows a keen psychological edge: a comeback rate of 53.29% and an unmatched 100% win rate after losing a piece. Yes, when things look bleak, he turns the tides with gusto—don’t bet against him when he's down even a pawn! But beware, his tilt factor is at a humble 12%, so his emotions are mostly in check, except perhaps after that one stubborn Scandinavian Defense game…
Fascinatingly, FedirUA’s "Top Secret" opening performance in Rapid boasts nearly a 49% win rate, with perfect 100% scores in rare but potent forays like Petrov's Defense variations and the arguably romantic Vienna Game lines. In Blitz, he shines brightest around 14:00 to 17:00 with over 50% win rates, and even hits a stellar 75% at 11:00—might be the coffee kicking in?
Off the board, FedirUA seems the sort who embraces challenges with a twinkle in the eye, ready for a playful skirmish and never ashamed of an early resignation—after all, why prolong defeat, when the next game beckons? Whether it's bullet, blitz, or the rare daily game (where he holds a flawless 901 rating), this player’s journey is a testament to strategy, endurance, and a little bit of chess magic.
Watch the board, watch FedirUA — the chessboard's best kept secret is just beginning to reveal itself.
