Iaroslav Martemianov IM

Iaroslav Martemianov (iaraldinho)

International Master - The Blitz Wizard

Meet Iaroslav Martemianov, known online as iaraldinho, an International Master who has burned bright on the chessboard with a thrilling mix of tactical prowess and stubborn endgame determination. Although the gender is a mystery, the moves speak loud and clear — this player dominates with an aggressive style that makes opponents both admire and dread their next game.

Since 2015, Iaroslav has been dancing through the blitz battlefield with lightning-fast moves, peaking at a blistering FIDE-rated blitz rating of 2696 in August 2022. Not content with merely blitzing opponents, they also pack a punch in bullet chess, reaching a peak rating of 2698 in early 2022. Simply put: when it comes to fast chess, Iaraldinho is a force to be reckoned with.

With over a thousand wins in blitz alone and a win rate hovering just above 55%, Iaroslav's style blends calculation depth — boasting an average of nearly 66 moves per win — with a bit of sass, resigning early only 7.9% of the time to save dignity (or maybe coffee breaks). Their resilience is legendary, with an 80.75% comeback rate after falling behind, proving that surrender is not part of their vocabulary.

Playing mostly with the enigmatic "Top Secret" openings, Iaroslav has crafted a signature niche, overseeing a vast archive of nearly 1,900 blitz battles and counting. Also notable is their psychological stamina, thriving best at 11 PM when most mere mortals are asleep or streaming cat videos.

Playing Style & Personality

• Love for Endgames: Over 69% of games feature intense endgame play. Iaroslav loves to squeeze every last drop of advantage like a true chess connoisseur.
• Winning With White & Black: Slightly more successful with White (58.28% win rate) but danger lurks when playing Black (still a solid 55.51% wins!).
• Comeback Kid: Even when losing material, this IM fights back fiercely with a 54% win rate after losing a piece.
• Longest Winning Streak: A jaw-dropping 38 consecutive victories; enough to make even grandmasters blink.

Recent Triumph

Highlighting their tactical finesse is a recent breathtaking game where iaraldinho finished with a ruthless checkmate using the Alekhine’s Defense, proving that no matter the challenge, Iaroslav’s fireworks are always on time.

Opponent Snapshot

With 33 matches against "psglgd" and 22 against "bm_on_icc," Iaroslav has seen it all and won plenty, while maintaining incredible consistency against a wide variety of players across different time controls.

Whether you want a lesson in resilience, speed, or strategic mastery, studying Iaroslav's games is like peeking inside a tactical magician’s spellbook — where every move counts and every piece dances to a masterful tune.

One thing is clear: if you're facing iaraldinho online, prepare for a wild ride through tactical storms and endgame artistry… and maybe bring extra brain cells.