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GEORGE YIAPANIS

Username: GiorgosY

Location: Pafos

Playing Since: 2017-03-17 (Active)

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Daily: 1850
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2105
141W / 100L / 15D
Blitz: 2203
11090W / 10614L / 1192D
Bullet: 1799
354W / 279L / 21D

Giorgosy: A Rising Force in Chess

From his early days stepping into competitive chess in 2017, Giorgosy has steadily marked his presence on the board. With an evolving blitz rating that began around 1980 and soared to levels exceeding 2100 in subsequent years, his progress reflects a deep commitment to improvement and a constant refinement of his game.

Giorgosy’s career is defined not only by his impressive numerical ratings but also by a versatile approach to different time controls. His prowess in Blitz and Bullet—chess formats that demand both speed and precision—has earned him many hard-fought victories. Notably, his tactical awareness stands out: with a comeback rate of over 91% and an astonishing ability to claw back even after material setbacks, he has demonstrated that resilience is one of his strongest assets.

Moreover, his playing style is characterized by a robust understanding of the endgame, a commitment evident from a very high endgame frequency of more than 83%. Giorgosy is methodical in his approach, often steering his games toward complex, strategic finishes that reveal his deep knowledge and calm under pressure. His average move count in winning and losing games hovers around the high 70s, reflecting thoughtful play and a willingness to see battles through to intricate conclusions.

Beyond the board, his performance metrics tell an intriguing story. Giorgosy has learned to harness the rhythms of competitive play, with win rates that remain consistent across the week and distinct peaks during certain hours of the day. These time‐based insights, combined with his steady rating improvements—from a solid 2017 start to notable performances in 2020 and into 2022–2024—underscore not only his technical growth but also his mental preparedness.

In opening preparation, Giorgosy is known to experiment with a broad spectrum of ideas—from classic defenses like the French Defense and Nimzo Indian to dynamic lines in the Queens Gambit Declined. His adaptability across a wide range of opening systems has contributed to his reputation as a flexible, creative competitor who is always ready for tactical challenges.

Overall, Giorgosy’s evolution from a promising newcomer to a seasoned strategist is reflected in both his numbers and his style. His ability to bounce back from setbacks, meticulous approach to the endgame, and consistent performance across time controls make him a player to watch in the ever-competitive world of chess.


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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 1806 2075
2024 1847 2044 2013
2023 1749 2095 2030
2022 1720 2064 2031 1850
2021 1937 2156 1903
2020 2012 2135
2019 1844 2038
2018 1712 1913
2017 1738 1988
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202521561712YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 349W / 373L / 43D 345W / 385L / 40D 79.4
2024 973W / 863L / 99D 896W / 943L / 105D 80.5
2023 925W / 927L / 114D 876W / 959L / 109D 80.6
2022 463W / 435L / 40D 427W / 455L / 55D 78.9
2021 9W / 5L / 1D 6W / 5L / 2D 83.0
2020 352W / 311L / 39D 337W / 311L / 32D 80.7
2019 985W / 791L / 93D 874W / 913L / 93D 79.0
2018 922W / 734L / 73D 880W / 781L / 86D 80.1
2017 630W / 455L / 60D 541W / 554L / 47D 80.6

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 18929 9186 8762 981 48.5%
Top Secret 2050 1010 942 98 49.3%
French Defense Exchange Variation 18 7 11 0 38.9%
Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation 12 7 5 0 58.3%
Queens Gambit Declined Albin Countergambit 10 5 2 3 50.0%
Giuoco Piano Game 8 4 3 1 50.0%
Queens Gambit Accepted Old Variation 8 3 5 0 37.5%
Queens Gambit Declined Baltic Defense 7 3 4 0 42.9%
French Defense Classical Steinitz Variation 7 2 5 0 28.6%
Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack 7 3 4 0 42.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 401 222 171 8 55.4%
Top Secret 81 51 24 6 63.0%
French Defense Exchange Variation 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Sicilian Defense McDonnell Attack 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Caro Kann Defense Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Benoni Defense Modern Kings Pawn Line 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Grunfeld Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Benoni Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Semi Slav Defense Main Line Normal Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 175 95 70 10 54.3%
Top Secret 44 27 14 3 61.4%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 0
Losing 13 1
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