Overview
Gregory Young (username gyoung11) is a National Master known for a blitz-first approach to chess. They are a titled player who prefers fast, tactical time controls and a tendency to stretch games into long endgames. Expect sharp openings, resilient comebacks, and a healthy sense of humor at the board.
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Title: National Master
- Username: gyoung11 — see profile Gregory Young
Career Highlights
Gregory rose quickly through online play and posted impressive peak performances across time controls. They are especially dangerous in blitz, where aggressive opening choice and endgame grit combine.
- Notable peak performances: 2807 (2020-12-12), 2857 (2020-12-19), 2627 (2020-12-06)
- Longest winning streak: 14 games
- Strong comeback ability with a comeback rate of 90.28 percent
- See a recent notable win: View Game
Blitz rating trend (select years):
Playing Style
Gregory blends tactical alertness with endgame patience. Their games often run long and favor precise conversion rather than quick finishes.
- Endgame frequency: 86.27 percent of games reach endgame phases
- Avg moves per win: ~82.6 moves; avg moves per loss: ~99.7 moves
- White win rate: about 65.5 percent; Black win rate: about 58.1 percent
- Win rate after losing a piece: 61.03 percent — do not count them out
Psychological notes: best time to catch Gregory awake and sharp is around 08:00. Tilt factor is modest at 3.
Openings and Preferences
Gregory shows a clear fondness for dynamic, asymmetrical systems. As Black they have excellent results with the Scandinavian and some Accelerated Dragon setups. As White they experiments widely but scores well with systems that lead to complex middlegames.
Top blitz opening highlights
- Scandinavian Defense — a reliable scoring weapon with many wins
- Sicilian Defense, Accelerated Dragon — great results, including an unbeaten exchange variation run
- Sicilian Closed and Sozin Attack — strong practical success
Win rates by opening snapshot:
Memorable Games
Gregory prefers high drama. Their comeback rate and willingness to grind mean several games end in turns of fortune. Here is a short illustrative sequence from a Scandinavian battle they might enjoy:
Sample PGN viewer
- Classic Scandinavian line:
Want more? Browse notable opponents like Zachary Tanenbaum or the 3-0 run vs labodiaz.
Statistics Snapshot
Numbers that tell Gregory's story in one glance.
- Blitz record (aggregate): 94 wins, 40 losses, 15 draws
- Bullet record (aggregate): 10 wins, 10 losses, 1 draw
- Rapid record (aggregate): 40 wins, 16 losses, 7 draws
- Average first capture occurs around move 6
Most played opponents include beanscreen, aradhya2000, positionalgrinder, dretch, and labodiaz.
Off the Board
Gregory is the kind of player who will analyze the endgame with the same zeal most people reserve for coffee. Friendly, analytical, and occasionally witty in chat, they enjoy unusual opening ideas and the occasional cheeky trap. If you challenge them to blitz at dawn, be ready for a long, entertaining fight.
- Favourite time to play: early morning and evening spikes around 2:00 and 23:00 show strong results
- Preferred mindset at the board: patient, resilient, and pragmatic