Player Profile: Yogesh Kumar Arya (gm-yog)
Meet Yogesh Kumar Arya, affectionately known in the chess world and chat rooms as gm-yog — a strategic battlemaster whose moves tell tales of both brilliance and the occasional cheeky blunder.
Rating Journey & Style
Since 2024, gm-yog has been battling it out across Bullet, Blitz, Rapid, and Daily chess formats, achieving a peak rapid rating of an impressive 683 in March 2025. Don't let the bullet ratings fool you; his games sparkle brightest when the clock gives him a bit more breathing room. With an early resignation rate just over 8%, he rarely gives up without a fight — though sometimes, the fight ends in a timely forfeit rather than a miraculous comeback.
Gm-yog's playing style is a spectacle: averaging around 52 moves per win and 56 moves per loss, it's clear that he loves a marathon battle, often dancing deep into the endgame, which he frequents nearly half the time. He is a staunch believer that the journey is just as important as the checkmate.
Tactical Wit & Psychological Quirks
When the chips are down, gm-yog proves his mettle with a comeback rate of over 67% — a true gladiator refusing to surrender even after losing material. However, his tilt factor of 7 hints he sometimes lets frustration sneak into his moves, especially if the clock is his enemy.
Interestingly, the prime time for gm-yog’s chess magic is around 7 PM, when the stars align, and the pieces seem to listen just a little more carefully.
Favorite Openings (And Those That Keep Him Up at Night)
- Bullet: Loves the Van t Kruijs Opening with a respectable 52.5% win rate, but struggles a bit with the King’s Pawn Opening Leonardis Variation (only 22%).
- Blitz: The Queen’s Pawn Opening shines brightest here with a 75% success rate, along with a few cheeky wins from the Bishop’s Opening.
- Daily: Scandinavian Defense and Scotch Game accompany his slower, deeper thinking times—both boasting 100% win rates! Looks like slow-cooked openings suit gm-yog’s style.
- Rapid: Philidor Defense is his shining armor with a stellar 70.59% win rate — a sophisticated choice for a player who enjoys tactical skirmishes peppered with finesse.
Record Highlights & Rivalries
Gm-yog has squared off most often against the player "chunal," edging out a challenging 46.15% win rate — because every good rivalry needs a little drama. On the bright side, he boasts a 100% win record against several opponents, proving not everyone escapes his calculated traps!
Memorable Moments
Among his recent triumphs, gm-yog delivered a masterful checkmate in a brisk Reti Opening match, showcasing his sharp tactical awareness. Yet, even a warrior faces defeats, such as a strategic loss in a King’s Pawn Opening battle where time was not on his side. But as any true chess player knows, the board always offers a fresh start!
A Fun (And Honest) Summary
If chess were a rollercoaster, gm-yog would be the ride you hop on with eyes wide open — thrilling, occasionally dizzying, and full of surprises. Whether it’s a bullet blitzkrieg or a marathon rapid duel, he brings heart, humor, and hustle to the chessboard. The name's Yogesh Kumar Arya — king of comebacks, master of the unexpected, and forever chasing that elusive perfect game.
