Yousef En Nesyri — The Chessboard's Unpredictable Maestro
Meet Yousef En Nesyri, a spirited chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful and adventurous as a rollercoaster ride — with more ups, downs, and sideways moves than your average game of checkers. Not your typical grandmaster in terms of rating, Yousef dazzles both friends and foes with a dynamic playing style that oscillates between daring blitz assaults and patient rapid strategies.
Rating Rollercoaster & Stats Snapshot
- Peak Blitz rating: 663 (April 2025)
- Peak Bullet rating: 819 (October 2024)
- Peak Rapid rating: 985 (June 2023)
- Daily chess is a somewhat mysterious battlefield, with a notable peak of 1200 in December 2024.
With an overall blitz record balancing at 258 wins vs. 250 losses (with 17 draws), and a near-equal rapid score of 344 wins against 338 losses, Yousef clearly prefers diving in headfirst. His bullet games are a thrilling sprint with a perfectly symmetrical 57 wins and 57 losses, proving lightning-fast reflexes don’t always guarantee the throne but make the ride exciting!
Favorite Openings & Quirks
When opening a game, Yousef's secret weapon is the "Unknown Opening" category—because who really plans their moves? Still, he has some favorites with delightful success:
- Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo (Italian Four Knights Variation): 100% win rate (his "classy Italian dinner" opening!)
- Scandinavian Defense: Also boasts a 100% success record, despite only playing it once. Clearly, making the most of surprise is his game.
- Englund Gambit and King's Pawn Opening: Perfect little storm with flawless marks when deployed.
Otherwise? A healthy mix of "Top Secret" openings where Yousef occasionally mystifies even himself.
Playing Style & Psychological Snapshot
According to the stats, Yousef's average game lasts 40 moves or so—plenty of time for brilliant tactics, unexpected blunders, and possibly a snack break. He's known for his tactical awareness, managing a comeback rate of nearly 69%, proving he doesn’t throw in the towel easily. However, an 18% early resignation rate hints he’s not afraid to admit defeat gracefully when the chips are down.
The psychological trends paint a human portrait: a tilt factor of 14 suggests he gets a bit grumpy when the pawns don’t cooperate, and his best time to play is around 4 a.m.—talk about nocturnal genius!
Recent Highlights & Hiccups
In a recent memorable victory, Yousef (playing as JoseRuzgarinho) executed a sharp Giuoco Piano line, snagging the win on time after a beautifully choreographed exchange dance. Of course, every hero has their trials: a tough loss came via resignation after a Kings Fianchetto Opening battle, reminding all that even the best can stumble.
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Most effective day to play? Saturday, boasting a win rate of 54.3%—weekend warriors unite!
- Favored move hour includes 5 a.m. and 11 a.m., reinforcing the "chess at odd hours" lifestyle.
- Despite a balanced win-loss record, Yousef boasts some seriously eccentric opponent win rates: some adversaries fear him 100%, while a few have remarkably 0% success against this chess maverick.
In summary, Yousef En Nesyri is the chess world's wonderfully unpredictable player: vibrant, resilient, occasionally baffling, and ever entertaining. Whether blitzing through a game or plotting patient strategies, his presence keeps the chessboard lively—and his opponents on their toes. So next time you face Yousef, beware: you never know whether you’re in for a brilliant checkmate or a spirited rollercoaster ride!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| bahtujd | 0W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| narri_dizel | 2W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| alapeta | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| bruno_yt80 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| sevi21342 | 1W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 146 | 386 | 549 | |
| 2024 | 134 | 192 | 533 | 1200 |
| 2023 | 100 | 100 | 283 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 132W / 103L / 10D | 115W / 126L / 5D | 43.9 |
| 2024 | 206W / 187L / 25D | 203W / 193L / 15D | 39.6 |
| 2023 | 4W / 17L / 0D | 1W / 21L / 0D | 34.2 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 363 | 187 | 161 | 15 | 51.5% |
| Top Secret | 156 | 67 | 87 | 2 | 43.0% |
| Kings Fianchetto Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dutch Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Englund Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 93 | 52 | 41 | 0 | 55.9% |
| Top Secret | 21 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 23.8% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Opening | 652 | 311 | 305 | 36 | 47.7% |
| Top Secret | 68 | 33 | 33 | 2 | 48.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 1 |
| Losing | 14 | 0 |