Yaniss Bellenger

Yaniss Bellenger (aka Foulkou)

Meet Yaniss Bellenger, a chess enthusiast with a rollercoaster ride of a rating hovering mostly in the rapid chess realm but dipping occasionally into the lightning-fast blitz waters (where his rating stubbornly clings to a solid 100 – hey, everyone has their style!). With a peak rapid rating of 396 achieved on May 30, 2025, Yaniss clearly knows how to summon the inner grandmaster, at least from time to time.

Yaniss’s journey through the 64 squares is a tale of perseverance and tactical spirit. Despite a nearly equal number of wins (117) and losses (101) in rapid games, they sport an impressively high comeback rate of 70.94%, proving that giving up is not in their chess DNA — unless, of course, it’s time for an early resignation, which happens about 8.74% of the time. When the going gets tough, Yaniss sometimes decides “enough is enough,” but usually they play it out, averaging about 48 moves per win and 46 moves per loss — that’s chess endurance!

Their opening repertoire reads like a mini world tour: from the Van t Kruijs Opening (a bit of a rocky romance with only ~36% win rate) to the trusty Scandinavian Defense (a respectable 58% win rate) and the surprisingly deadly Center Game boasting a tasty 78% win rate. Not one to shy away from complexity, Yaniss navigates sharp lines like the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation with a confident 62.5% success rate.

Yaniss enjoys the thrill of rapid chess battles with persistence — a winning streak peaks at 5 games, and currently they ride a sizzling 4-game winning streak. Yet, even the best face challenges; the longest losing streak stands at 7, with the last loss being a game bravely fought but ultimately lost to ganirajagula.

Style & Psychology

Strategically, Yaniss plays like a late-night philosopher: best at dawn (6 AM is the magic hour), capable of bouncing back with grit after losing material, and cautious enough to resign early when the situation looks grim. They don't exactly tilt often (a mere 7% tilt factor), but when they do, the chessboard definitely notices. Oh, and be warned if you meet them on a Thursday afternoon — that’s when their win rate creeps above 55%!

Memorable Battles

The recent wins include a sharp victory over Machrone where Yaniss, as Black, cunningly forced resignation after utilizing the French Defense. Another memorable triumph was a lengthy Sicilian Defense duel against CarsSchool36, showcasing tactical brilliance and patience. Losses? Sure, but only against worthy foes. Battles with ganirajagula and aizen497 remind Yaniss there’s always room to grow on the grand stage.

To sum it up, Yaniss "Foulkou" Bellenger is the kind of player who brings drama, humor, and heart to the board — a formidable rapid player who may not always dominate the scoreboard, but always dominates the spirit of the game. Expect flair, comebacks, and, occasionally, some early “I surrender” moments for realism’s sake.

Catch Yaniss online and prepare for some spirited battles! ♟️