gmyarick: The Blitz Grandmaster
Some usernames look like random keyboard noise. gmyarick is not one of them. This FIDE Grandmaster has turned a strange handle into one of the most recognizable forces in online Blitz chess, reaching a peak blitz rating of 2927 (2026-05-23) and showing no signs of slowing down.
From Grandmaster Title to Online Legend
gmyarick earned the Grandmaster title from FIDE, but the online arena is where the legend really grew. Their preferred time control is Blitz, and the numbers are staggering: more than 9,000 blitz games, a longest winning streak of 24, and a current run of two wins in a row. They started climbing in 2017 and quickly became a regular in the upper echelons of the blitz pool.
Playing Style and Opening Repertoire
With the white pieces, gmyarick loves the slow squeeze. The Ruy Lopez is a favorite, especially the Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation, where they score above 61 percent. They also dive into the Sicilian Defense with the Najdorf and Dragon, and they handle the Caro-Kann Defense with remarkable patience. As Black, the Modern Defense and Alekhine Defense are regular companions, with the Gruenfeld Defense appearing whenever they want to complicate matters. In bullet, the Scandinavian Defense has been a surprise weapon with a 67 percent win rate, and the Nimzo-Larsen Attack adds another layer of chaos.
Rivalries and Marathon Sessions
No profile of gmyarick would be complete without the rivals who share the grind. The most frequent opponent is Konstantin Kodinets, with 75 meetings and 43 wins for gmyarick. The battles with Vjacheslav Weetik have been tougher, with gmyarick winning 16 of 39, while Alexander Rustemov has pushed them hard in 34 encounters. These rivalries are the heartbeat of online blitz, where two players keep hitting the queue button until the chess gods pair them again.
The Numbers Behind the Madness
- White win rate of 55.88 percent and Black win rate of 50.25 percent against elite opposition.
- Comeback rate of 89.34 percent, plus a 51.91 percent win rate even after losing a piece.
- Best time to play is 20:00, when the win rate climbs above 60 percent.
- Longest losing streak of 9 games, proof that even Grandmasters have rough nights.
- Games often run long, with wins averaging around 79 moves.