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Kaitlyn Yang WFM

Username: kaitlyninc

Location: California

Playing Since: 2013-07-30 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Daily: 1880
91W / 9L / 11D
Rapid: 1659
2W / 0L / 0D
Blitz: 1888
331W / 342L / 54D
Bullet: 2133
414W / 562L / 59D

Kaitlyn Yang (kaitlyninc)

Woman FIDE Master

Meet Kaitlyn Yang, a chess player whose brain moves faster than their mouse clicks! With the proud title of Woman FIDE Master, Kaitlyn has mastered the art of outwitting opponents in more ways than one. Whether defending their queen or hunting for tactical opportunities, Kaitlyn's games are a thrilling rollercoaster ride of brilliant attacks and resilient comebacks.

Starting from modest beginnings with bullet ratings around 1200 in 2013, Kaitlyn skyrocketed to a peak bullet rating of 2133 in late 2020. Not one to shy away from blitz and rapid, Kaitlyn has also crept into top form with a blitz peak of 1916 and a daily rating soaring to an impressive 2384. Oh, and the rapid rating? A tasty 1659, recently achieved—and who says slow and steady can't win?

Known for strategic patience, Kaitlyn's average moves per win hover around 61, showing the gusto to grind out victories, while losses tend to drag on even longer—66 moves on average—because giving up early is just not their style. And hey, with an early resignation rate of just under 14%, they’re here to battle until the very last pawn.

Kaitlyn's tactical awareness shines through a remarkable 67% comeback rate, proving never to underestimate a fighter who's down a piece but never out. A witty player who can turn the tides after a setback, their win rate after losing material stands proud at over 40%. Tilt? Almost non-existent with a modest 12% Tilt Factor—clearly, a zen master of the 64 squares.

When asked about their “best time to play,” Kaitlyn slyly replies, “11:00 AM”—and who are we to argue with a 100% win rate at that hour? Perhaps morning coffee does wonders for that lethal bishop or sneaky knight.

Beyond the numbers, Kaitlyn’s recent games tell tales of fearless gambits and swift checkmates. Just this November 12, 2023, Kaitlyn delivered a dazzling Fried Liver Attack, finishing with a beautiful checkmate that left spectators in awe and opponents scratching their heads at how quickly the king was forced to bow.

Whether facing familiar rivals or new challengers, Kaitlyn holds an eclectic record, with some opponents tasting defeat every time, and others managing just a few brave escapes. Always up for a challenge, Kaitlyn embodies the spirit of chess: passion, perseverance, and a dash of cheeky humor.

So next time you see kaitlyninc at the board, beware! Behind that calm exterior lies a Woman FIDE Master ready to outplay, outthink, and quite possibly out-pun you before breakfast.


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Feedback for Kaitlyn Yang

Great job on your recent games! Here are some observations and suggestions to help you continue improving:

Strengths:

  • Sharp Tactical Awareness: Your victory with the Fried Liver Attack shows your ability to spot and execute decisive tactical shots quickly, like the classic knight sacrifice on f7 followed by a swift checkmate.
  • Opening Repertoire: You have a good grasp of popular openings such as the Italian Game, Indian Game, and some King’s Pawn structures. This foundation is essential for building consistent results.
  • Endgame Technique: In several games, you executed your winning plans well, converting advantages patiently without rushing.

Areas to Focus On:

  • Handling Complex Middle Games: In longer games, watch for opportunities to improve your positional understanding. Sometimes, moves like better piece placement or prophylaxis can increase your pressure rather than immediate exchanges.
  • Time Management: In time controls like 12|00, ensure you balance speed and accuracy. Avoid playing too quickly in complicated positions, and try not to get into time trouble, as it can affect calculation quality.
  • Defensive Resilience: Reviewing your losses, focus on resilience when under pressure. Sometimes solidifying your position or simplifying the game can help when facing attacks or complex opponents.

Study Recommendations:

  • Review key tactical motifs regularly to maintain and sharpen calculation skills.
  • Work through classic games featuring the Italian Game and Indian Game to better understand typical plans and strategic ideas.
  • Practice endgame technique focusing on rook endings and minor piece coordination.

Keep up the great work, and enjoy your chess journey! Your ability to spot tactical opportunities combined with steady progress in strategy will bring continued success.

Here is a link to your recent decisive game using the Fried Liver Attack. Reviewing this can remind you of effective attacking themes:

Fried Liver Attack Win



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
gizmo 8W / 13L / 2D
hakarrak 18W / 1L / 0D
mothemasterpro 4W / 14L / 1D
dsbodhane 5W / 13L / 0D
meganohta 3W / 14L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 1659 1880
2022 2376
2021 2133 1888 2358
2020 2133 1888 2326
2019 1983 1888 2285
2017 2267
2016 1983 1888 2283
2015 1854 1806 2135
2014 1685 1621 1268
2013 1693 1635 1509
Rating by Year201320142015201620172019202020212022202323761268YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 3W / 1L / 0D 1W / 3L / 0D 40.8
2022 2W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 10.0
2021 5W / 12L / 1D 5W / 12L / 1D 67.0
2020 18W / 46L / 3D 21W / 50L / 2D 67.3
2019 168W / 175L / 5D 138W / 175L / 8D 20.0
2017 10W / 1L / 2D 9W / 3L / 1D 64.3
2016 25W / 15L / 2D 25W / 12L / 1D 69.6
2015 189W / 154L / 25D 182W / 161L / 23D 83.0
2014 5W / 7L / 3D 6W / 10L / 0D 76.4
2013 380W / 502L / 41D 401W / 474L / 56D 75.6

Openings: Most Played

Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 8 6 0 2 75.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 6 6 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 5 5 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 5 4 0 1 80.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 4 2 2 0 50.0%
Unknown 4 4 0 0 100.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 4 2 1 1 50.0%
Four Knights Game 4 2 1 1 50.0%
KGA: Scandinavian, 4.exd5 Bd6 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Australian Defense 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 490 244 245 1 49.8%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 58 28 24 6 48.3%
Scotch Game 44 19 19 6 43.2%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 42 19 21 2 45.2%
Scandinavian Defense 33 17 14 2 51.5%
Amazon Attack 22 10 11 1 45.5%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 21 5 15 1 23.8%
Ruy Lopez: Closed 21 7 11 3 33.3%
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 20 12 7 1 60.0%
Philidor Defense 20 10 10 0 50.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 127 52 67 8 40.9%
Amar Gambit 106 45 53 8 42.5%
Scandinavian Defense 102 41 56 5 40.2%
Scotch Game 67 27 38 2 40.3%
French Defense: Exchange Variation 66 22 40 4 33.3%
Barnes Defense 64 30 31 3 46.9%
Amazon Attack 62 26 35 1 41.9%
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 50 31 15 4 62.0%
French Defense 49 20 27 2 40.8%
Modern 46 21 24 1 45.6%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 16 4
Losing 12 0