Jonathan Yedidia (laskakid) - International Master
Meet Jonathan Yedidia, better known in the digital chessboard realm as laskakid, an International Master whose passion for chess rivals the intensity of a queen’s attack. Jonathan's journey has been a rollercoaster ride through openings, middlegames, and endgames—with a fair share of blunders and brilliant escapes that only a true chess enthusiast can appreciate.
Since bursting onto the scene in 2013, Jonathan has demonstrated a remarkable ability to adapt and improve, climbing a blitz peak rating of 2480 in August 2024 and showcasing formidable skills in rapid and bullet formats as well. With a blitz win rate hovering around 50% over well over 1,600 games, Jonathan proves that persistence beats pure luck, though occasional lucky escapes might have plenty of fans wondering if there's a little wizardry involved.
Despite the occasional tilt (a modest tilt factor of 8), Jonathan shows a cool-headed approach in endgames, triggering long battles with an average of 71 moves to win. And when the going gets tough, this IM's comeback rate of 81.6% assures opponents that resignation is premature: the fight is far from over until the king is cornered.
Playing Style Highlights: With a penchant for deeper endgames and a respectable balance in playing both White and Black pieces, Jonathan mixes strategic patience with tactical sharpness. Known for his "Top Secret" opening preferences (no revealing secrets here!), he keeps adversaries guessing—and sometimes guessing wrong enough to walk into a sneaky trap.
Off the clock, laskakid is a formidable blitz warrior, known for his flair during early morning hours (6 AM is prime time!). Not one to shy from Chess960 either, Jonathan recently celebrated a win by resignation against harmelessfrog in a lively Chess960 battle, demonstrating his versatility beyond classical chess.
Whether you’re an aspiring player or a master pondering your next move, Jonathan's career reminds us all that chess mastery requires resilience, a splash of humor, and the occasional bold knight sacrifice. Watch out—when Jonathan sits down at the board, it’s not just a game; it’s a quest for the perfect mate.
