Miklós Galyas (Gyapiking) - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Miklós Galyas, a chess Grandmaster with a knack for blitz and daily chess mastery—who also moonlights as a relentless tactician on the 64 squares. Known in the chess world as Gyapiking, Miklós has achieved the coveted FIDE Grandmaster title, proving they’re not just fast with the mouse but fast with the mind.
Chess Career Highlights
- Peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2703 in April 2021 — a rating so high it makes the kings tremble.
- Daily chess peak of 2284, showcasing a steady dominance even when time isn’t racing against him.
- Over 665 blitz games played with a phenomenal win rate of approximately 59%, turning opponents into mere pawns in his journey to victory.
- Remarkable daily chess win rate of over 91% — clearly, Miklós treats casual play like a serious championship!
Playing Style & Personality
Known for a high rate of endgames (almost 70%), Miklós is patient and persistent, often outlasting opponents in long, strategic battles. With an average of 62 moves per win, this Grandmaster savors the battle, slowly squeezing mistakes from rivals like a chess ninja. A comeback rate north of 73% means giving up is not in their vocabulary—once down, Miklós comes back stronger.
Early resignations do happen (24%), because sometimes even a genius knows when the script is written against them—no point dragging it out, right? Whether wielding the White or Black pieces, Miklós maintains a winning attitude, with White wins just edging out Black wins at around 60% and 58% respectively.
Favorite Times to Play
The “best time of day to play” is said to be 6:00 AM — yes, Miklós might just be the world’s earliest bird, sipping coffee while crushing grandmasters before breakfast. Mondays and Sundays are his winning sweet spots, boasting win rates hovering around a cheerful 69% and 69% respectively. If you want to catch him on a rough patch? Maybe avoid Sunday evenings…
Famous Opponent Records
Some opponents have felt the might of Gyapiking more than once—for example, “dohochess” and “vjetropir222” have battled him 14 times each. Miklós has scored some perfect 100% win rates against a slew of challengers, essentially turning his opponent list into a highlight reel of triumphs.
Recent Glory
On June 15, 2024, Miklós clinched a notable victory by resignation after a thrilling Queen’s Gambit Accepted battle against thenewfiredragon (rating 2506) with a blitz rating of 2692 — a true display of skill and nerves of steel.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak of 11 games showcases an unstoppable hot streak that could melt the chessboard.
- Current winning streak stands at 1, but knowing Miklós, that’s just the calm before the storm.
- Has a tilt factor of 7—so don’t take a casual win or loss too personally; even legends have their moments.
- Often finishes games by resignation (great sportsmanship or supreme intimidation?), but also wins plenty by timeout and checkmate.
Whether you call him Miklós, GM Galyas, or simply Gyapiking, one thing is certain: this Grandmaster’s journey through chess is a blend of precision, grit, and a little bit of chess magic — always keeping fans and foes guessing what brilliant move comes next.