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gmyarick GM

Playing Since: 2016-11-11 (Active)

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Blitz: 2707
4363W / 3283L / 550D
Bullet: 2667
790W / 640L / 69D

Grandmaster gmyarick

Meet gmyarick, a powerhouse on the 64 squares and a proud holder of the esteemed Grandmaster title awarded by FIDE. With a journey marked by steady climbs from humble blitz beginnings to breathtaking peaks, gmyarick embodies the spirit of relentless pursuit in chess mastery.

Blitz Maestro Extraordinaire

Since 2017, gmyarick has danced furiously through thousands of blitz games, showcasing not only tactical prowess but also stamina and adaptability. His rating journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster—with a stunning peak rating of 2901 achieved in January 2025, a level many only dream of reaching.

Boasting a blitz record of over 4,000 wins against nearly 3,200 losses and 528 draws, this grandmaster turns every lightning-fast encounter into a thrilling battle of wits and nerves. His style thrives on long endgames averaging almost 80 moves per win — because why finish early when you can savor the game?

Bullet and Beyond

When things get even more frenetic, gmyarick proves to be no less fierce in bullet chess, having flirted with a peak rating of 2850 in late 2020. This player’s quick decision-making leaves opponents wondering if they’re facing a chess engine in disguise or a caffeine-fueled wizard who’s somehow bent the laws of chess physics.

Opening Repertoire - A Mysterious Mix

gmyarick’s opening choices reflect a grandmaster comfortable both with secrets and experimentation. The “Top Secret” opening dominates, paired with a significant chunk of games under “Unknown Opening”, ensuring opponents are often left scratching their heads before the queens and rooks start flying.

Mindset & Psychology

Known for an impressive comeback rate near 89%, gmyarick refuses to accept defeat early. With a modest tilt factor and an uncanny ability to win after losing material, this grandmaster might just be the human embodiment of, “You thought I was down? Think again.” Plus, while the best time to challenge them is around 8 PM, chess lovers should beware: gmyarick plays their best when the moon rises low.

Recent Battles & Legacy

The latest victories tell a tale of grit and finesse—with games characterized by sharp tactical strikes and strategic endgame prowess. Whether forcing an opponent’s resignation or winning on time, gmyarick’s fingerprint is unmistakable on every match.

Losses? They happen, but even in defeat, gmyarick’s fighting spirit ensures every game is a lesson and every setback a step toward glory.

In Conclusion

Whether storming blitz arenas or slicing through bullet chaos, Grandmaster gmyarick is a formidable enigma—a chess gladiator for the digital age who reminds us all that on the chessboard, the game is never truly over until the very last move.


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Overall Performance Overview

Your recent games show a solid performance with a strength-adjusted win rate just under 50%. This indicates you are competing closely with your opponents, often playing to the level of your competition. However, your rating has experienced a slight decline over the past 1 to 6 months, with a drop of about 50 points recently. The trend slopes indicate some fluctuations, but there is positive momentum over the past year.

Game Highlights and Patterns

  • You demonstrate a strong understanding of opening principles, frequently employing reliable systems such as the Reti Opening, Modern Defense, and the French Defense variations.
  • Positional play and building pressure through pawn structures and piece activity are evident in many wins.
  • Some losses involved complex tactical situations, such as pins and forks, suggesting an opportunity to sharpen tactical vision under time pressure.
  • Your games sometimes end by checkmate or resignation indicating you maintain good conversion skills once an advantage is obtained.

Opportunities for Improvement

  • Time management: Several wins occurred due to winning on time, but a few losses also happened due to time pressure. Work on balancing speed and accuracy.
  • Tactical awareness: Some losses involved attacks on your king or tactical oversights. Consider training with puzzles focusing on common tactical motifs like pins, forks, and discovered attacks.
  • Opening familiarity: Although you use solid openings, deeper preparation on typical middlegame plans from these openings can give you an edge over similarly rated opponents.
  • Endgame technique: Your games display good endgame understanding, but reviewing standard conversion techniques can help close out games more confidently.

Next Steps to Enhance Your Play

  • Analyze losses with a focus on key turning points, especially tactical errors and missed opportunities.
  • Incorporate a mix of opening study and tactical puzzle solving into your training routine.
  • Play thoughtfully during time scrambles to minimize errors under pressure.
  • Review your endgame play to ensure precise technique when holding or converting small advantages.
  • Consider reviewing some of the opponents who defeated you to learn from their approaches.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Angel Jesus Marquez Ruiz 2W / 1L / 0D
Edgar Karagyozian 19W / 8L / 1D
Ratko Bulajic 1W / 0L / 0D
ennuit68 0W / 1L / 0D
fiskaren-1 0W / 1L / 0D
Murad Babayev 6W / 0L / 1D
qwerty_cool_123 1W / 0L / 0D
skapo_1190 0W / 1L / 0D
mahdirezaee7 0W / 1L / 0D
matsekak88 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Konstantin Kodinets 43W / 22L / 10D
Vjacheslav Weetik 14W / 21L / 1D
Alexander Rustemov 6W / 22L / 5D
Adam Popovics 17W / 13L / 2D
Tiago Pereira Rodrigues 19W / 10L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2590 2734
2024 2667 2860
2023 2592 2725
2022 2538 2700
2021 2603 2841
2020 2626 2713 1800
2019 2538 2784
2018 2578 2557
2017 2644
Rating by Year20172018201920202021202220232024202528602538YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 317W / 245L / 37D 284W / 277L / 39D 77.1
2024 374W / 245L / 40D 317W / 302L / 48D 80.0
2023 313W / 193L / 28D 263W / 240L / 29D 76.8
2022 212W / 153L / 33D 199W / 158L / 35D 82.0
2021 286W / 184L / 33D 256W / 216L / 35D 82.0
2020 430W / 324L / 28D 367W / 350L / 47D 80.8
2019 284W / 215L / 35D 270W / 206L / 51D 80.6
2018 318W / 195L / 36D 306W / 201L / 38D 81.5
2017 189W / 87L / 14D 157W / 125L / 14D 79.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 731 359 324 48 49.1%
Alekhine Defense 365 193 146 26 52.9%
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation 334 206 104 24 61.7%
Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation, Cobra Variation 333 163 146 24 49.0%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 323 177 125 21 54.8%
Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation 239 119 101 19 49.8%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 238 128 91 19 53.8%
Caro-Kann Defense 226 119 91 16 52.6%
East Indian Defense 188 92 79 17 48.9%
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation 171 103 61 7 60.2%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 194 105 75 14 54.1%
Modern 167 89 73 5 53.3%
Alekhine Defense 105 56 42 7 53.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 87 50 32 5 57.5%
East Indian Defense 48 24 23 1 50.0%
Amar Gambit 45 21 22 2 46.7%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 39 23 15 1 59.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 35 17 16 2 48.6%
Scandinavian Defense 34 24 10 0 70.6%
Czech Defense 34 20 14 0 58.8%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 24 0
Losing 9 2