Overview
Kim Yong Ho (username: IMissYahooChess) is a Bullet chess specialist known for hyper-fast tactics, an appetite for sharp openings like the Amar Gambit, and an uncanny ability to finish games in long, tactical scrambles. With over 50,000 Bullet games on record and sustained success across years, Kim has built a reputation as a high-volume, high-intensity online player who favors speed, precision, and creative opening choices. Keywords: Kim Yong Ho chess profile, Bullet specialist, Amar Gambit, English Opening, online chess.
- Preferred time control: Bullet (primary focus and best results)
- Games on record (Bullet): over 50,000 decisive encounters — a machine for fast tactical play
- Playing identity: aggressive, persistent, and fond of forcing lines that invite complications
Playing Style & Strengths
Kim combines high tactical awareness with stamina: long decisive games are normal, and comebacks are frequent. Opponents describe games as “relentless” — sometimes in awe, sometimes in despair.
- White win rate: ~66% — likes to take the initiative with offbeat but dangerous first moves
- Black win rate: ~66% — comfortable defending and counterattacking in asymmetrical positions
- Avg moves per win: 72.8 — prefers protracted, tactic-rich battles rather than instant finishes
- Avg moves per loss: 80.5 — losses often come in long, messy endgames
- Early resignation rate: 65% — either knows when to close shop or is ruthless with resign buttons
- Comeback rate: 82.4% — strong at turning around inferior positions
Signature Openings & Repertoire
Kim’s opening choices read like a mixtape of daring and practicality. The Amar Gambit and the English Opening are staples, while a host of cheeky defenses and sidelines appear regularly in the Black repertoire.
- Amar Gambit — large sample size, reliable: ~64.9% win rate in Bullet
- English Opening (incl. Drill & Agincourt lines) — consistent strength: ~67% win rate
- Sicilian Defense: Alapin / Sherzer lines — high payoff when played for tactics (~71% win rate)
- Benoni Gambit Accepted & Réti — favored for complex counterplay (72% and ~71% win rates respectively)
- Barnes & Australian Defenses — pragmatic, often used to steer opponents into uncomfortable territory
Explore common terms and openings: Amar Gambit • English Opening
Notable Records & Opponents
Kim is a grinder who faces many of the same rivals repeatedly — and often comes out on top. Expect rematches: Kim plays a lot, learns quickly, and adapts in subsequent games.
- Longest winning streak: 54 games
- Longest losing streak: 64 games (everyone has bad weeks)
- Current winning streak: 1 game (momentum, please)
- Most-played opponents (sample): 93_California, Mateus Lopes, purplepuo, pketan
- Frequent rematches lead to highly refined preparation vs familiar usernames — expect tailored opening choices
Timeline & Highlights
Kim’s career is a marathon of daily Bullet sessions, with clear peaks during intense activity windows. The chart below visualizes rating movement and momentum through the active years.
Interactive timeline (Bullet):
Quick sample of a typical sharp Bullet opening (click to load in the PGN viewer if supported):
Stats Snapshot & SEO-Friendly Facts
High-level achievements and searchable lines that help fans and researchers find Kim online.
- Over 50,000 Bullet games with a long-term win rate above 66% (one of the defining features)
- Exceptional endurance: endgame frequency is high — Kim often grinds until mate or resignation
- Peak performance marker (quick reference): 2397 (2020-10-15)
Fun Facts & Personality
Kim plays like someone who drinks coffee by the gallon and sees every 1...e5 as a personal challenge. Expect nicknames like “The Bullet Barber” (he trims the opponent’s hopes quickly) or “Mr. Amar.”
- Best hours: analytical data suggest spikes of great performance in late morning and early afternoon (perfect for breakfast chess)
- Most common checking piece: Queen — Kim loves checking with the big guns
- Signature mood: confident, relentless, and occasionally delightfully unpredictable
Where to Watch & Next Steps
Follow Kim’s ongoing activity and explore head-to-head matchups with top rivals via profile links above. For more detail, load the rating chart or the embedded PGN to study typical motifs in Kim’s games.
- Study recommended openings: Amar Gambit, English Opening
- Check head-to-head samples: 93_California, Mateus Lopes