Grandmaster Xu Yi: A Chess Biography with a Twist of Wit
Meet Xu Yi, a true Grandmaster in the vast kingdom of 64 squares, whose strategic roots run deep. Like any elite organism evolving in the ecosystem of chess, Xu Yi has adapted impressively over the years, reaching sonorous peaks of tactical brilliance.
From Rook to Apex Predator
Since bursting onto the scene in 2018 with a blitz rating starting at 1582 and swiftly climbing to a max of 2653, Xu Yi’s growth curve has been nothing short of exponential—science might call it natural selection, but we just call it pure talent. By 2024, their blitz rating blossomed to an eye-watering 2945, a clear signal that their chess mitochondria power moves at a cellular level.
Playing Style: The Art of Endgame Metabolism
With an endgame frequency of 85.08%, Xu Yi stays patient and calculated, much like a slow-growing organism thriving in its niche. Their games tend to last, with an average of 78 moves to victory and an even longer average in losses, proving they don’t wilt under pressure. What’s truly remarkable? Their white pieces yield a 61.58% win rate, an evolutionary advantage that’s hard to metabolize for opponents.
Tactical Traits: The Comeback Kid
Not to be outdone by any adversary, Xu Yi’s tactical awareness is as sharp as a predator’s senses. Boasting an astonishing 99.62% win rate after losing a piece, they bounce back from adversity like the chess equivalent of a starfish regenerating its limbs. Their 91.25% comeback rate makes them a formidable foe who refuses to be outmaneuvered in any skirmish.
Psychological Fitness: Minimal Tilt, Max Focus
With a tilt factor of only 7, Xu Yi maintains zen-like composure - a rare trait in the often stormy seas of competitive chess. They play with a steady heart and a clear mind, leaving opponents wondering if they even have nerves at all.
Opponent Ecosystem & Streaks
In their vast web of opponents, Xu Yi has slayed many, boasting win rates as high as 100% against numerous challengers, including the likes of "laiditmang05_ducminh" and "schoolmeester." Their longest winning streak is a fierce 20 games, clearly asserting dominance in the chess biosphere, with a current streak proving they are ready to pounce again.
Ratings Across Formats: Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet
- Blitz: Peaked at an electrifying 3109 rating, showcasing explosive speed and adaptability.
- Rapid: Holds steady with a max around 2714, balancing speed and depth.
- Bullet: Fast and furious, with a max rating of 2632, proving nimbleness at hyper-speed.
With such a bio-strong chess profile, Xu Yi is not just surviving but thriving in the competitive world of chess – a true Grandmaster whose moves evolve with the cunning of nature itself. The chessboard is their petri dish, and every game is a fresh experiment in checkmating life's challenges.
Hi Xu Yi, here is your personalised training report
At-a-glance
Current strength: High-level tactical player with a fearless
attacking style.
Best result so far: 3109 (2022-03-10).
Activity trends:
What you already do well
- Initiative hunter. In the recent Caro-Kann Fantasy game you sacrificed structure for rapid development and never let the opponent breathe.
- Tactical vision. Patterns such as the Nb5-Nd6+ fork and the Rxh7 deflection appear frequently in your wins.
- End-game technique. When you reach a clean extra pawn you generally convert efficiently, even in 1-second increment time scrambles.
Recurring issues to fix next
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Time management.
Three of your last five losses were on time in equal or better positions.
Your move cadence is uneven: long think-spikes in the opening,
then bullet-mode at the end.
Drill: Play three-minute games where you must move within 7 seconds for the first 15 moves. The aim is to trust your preparation and save clock for the critical phase. -
Over-extended f-pawns.
In several losses (e.g. vs Pranav V)
you advanced
f-pawnearly, weakening the king dark squares (…Qb6, …Ra3# motifs).
Checklist before pushing f-pawn: Is my king still in the centre? Is the opposite bishop unchallenged? Can I meet a counter-strike on the long diagonal? -
Black repertoire against the English & Reti.
In your loss to Aleksandr Rakhmanov you chose
a flexible setup (…Nf6, …e6, …c5) but were unfamiliar with the
Nei Gambit ideas. Result: early concessions and
an unpleasant queen trade.
Recommendation: Adopt one crisp system (either the symmetrical…c5 …e5or the solid…g6(KID-style)) and memorise the first five moves plus typical pawn breaks break. -
Prophylaxis.
Good attackers still need to ask “What does my opponent want?”
In the Rossolimo loss to Fabiano Caruana a single move
allowing
Qc3-h8left your back rank in tatters. Add a quick danger-check to your move routine.
Model game to reinforce strengths
Replay the tactics-rich finish of your latest win:
Next week’s training menu
- 15 min opening study: download a mini-repertoire file vs English.
- 3 x 5-minute blitz sessions focusing on clock discipline.
- Daily puzzle rush until you score 45; annotate every miss.
- Review one defensive classical game by Karpov—search for the theme “holes after f-pawn advance”.
Keep the attacking spirit, Xu Yi, but add a layer of discipline and you will smash through the 2900 wall soon!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dogbaby1 | 59W / 16L / 2D | |
| nevermoreq | 40W / 28L / 7D | |
| cslove526x | 60W / 9L / 4D | |
| Qi b Chen | 23W / 28L / 9D | |
| lizhaoyang1999 | 12W / 31L / 15D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2927 | 2479 | ||
| 2023 | 2632 | 2860 | 2465 | |
| 2022 | 2573 | 2891 | 2439 | |
| 2021 | 2530 | 2850 | 2550 | |
| 2020 | 2545 | 2776 | 2550 | |
| 2019 | 2422 | 2745 | ||
| 2018 | 2382 | 2653 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 113W / 36L / 29D | 100W / 44L / 27D | 90.8 |
| 2023 | 97W / 51L / 28D | 90W / 62L / 26D | 83.7 |
| 2022 | 221W / 98L / 54D | 187W / 101L / 69D | 93.8 |
| 2021 | 37W / 17L / 6D | 29W / 23L / 5D | 75.9 |
| 2020 | 77W / 51L / 21D | 68W / 59L / 23D | 80.7 |
| 2019 | 54W / 15L / 4D | 40W / 14L / 3D | 64.7 |
| 2018 | 116W / 25L / 11D | 97W / 32L / 12D | 71.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 114 | 79 | 26 | 9 | 69.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 98 | 62 | 30 | 6 | 63.3% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 92 | 55 | 28 | 9 | 59.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 62 | 40 | 20 | 2 | 64.5% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line | 61 | 35 | 18 | 8 | 57.4% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 55 | 29 | 16 | 10 | 52.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 44 | 31 | 6 | 7 | 70.5% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 41 | 27 | 8 | 6 | 65.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack | 40 | 31 | 5 | 4 | 77.5% |
| Petrov's Defense | 40 | 15 | 15 | 10 | 37.5% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| Petrov's Defense | 16 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 12.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 60.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 55.6% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 75.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 16.7% |
| Bishop's Opening: Urusov Gambit | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% |
| Sicilian Defense: Closed | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QGD: Ragozin | 22 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 77.3% |
| Amar Gambit | 15 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 46.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 13 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 46.1% |
| Modern | 10 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 90.0% |
| Czech Defense | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% |
| Sicilian Defense: Nyezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack, Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 57.1% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 40.0% |
| Sicilian Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 20 | 1 |
| Losing | 7 | 0 |