Wei Yi - The Lightning Grandmaster
Meet Wei Yi, also known by the username LOVEVAE, a chess Grandmaster recognized officially by FIDE. Born to confuse both opponents and spectators alike, Wei Yi embodies a blend of youthful brilliance and daring tactics on the 64 squares.
Career Highlights & Ratings
Wei Yi’s Bullet chess prowess is nothing short of superhuman. From a starting rating around 1400 in early 2016, they rocketed past the 3100 rating threshold by 2025, peaking at an astonishing 3121. Blitz ratings hover just as impressively around 3100+, with a personal best of 3129 reached in late 2022. Rapid play? Sure, but let's just say Wei Yi prefers to burn up the clock faster and hotter: a peak rating near 2895 in 2020 completes the picture.
Playing Style
With a win rate exceeding 62% in Bullet games spanning over two thousand battles, Wei Yi is a tactical tornado. The signature style? High-speed intuition mixed with relentless endgame prowess (they dive into endgames over three-quarters of their games!). The defensive skills are on point too, boasting a comeback rate above 83%, proving that giving up is not in the vocabulary. Though a tilt factor of 8 suggests even this Grandmaster has moments of frustration — but who doesn't after losing to a sneaky fork?
Favorite Openings
Wei Yi’s opening repertoire is shrouded in mystery, labeled as "Top Secret" in their most played Bullet and Blitz games. But we do know they dabble expertly in classics like the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense and Sicilian Defense Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo Attack when the mood strikes. Expect to see a dash of sharp, aggressive Sicilian thrills or positional maneuvering in their games.
Notable Recent Games
In a recent online triumph against the strong GM eljanov on May 22, 2025, Wei Yi (LOVEVAE) showcased both grand strategy and time management, winning by resignation in a tense encounter featuring the Ruy Lopez and Sicilian openings. The game url is here, in case you want to watch a master at work.
Fun Facts
- Has an epic longest winning streak of 48 games—that's nearly unheard of!
- Plays best late at night - their ideal hour to strike is around 9 PM (21:00), perfect for late-night combo executions.
- Surprisingly, Wei Yi also holds a modest Daily chess record, proving even grandmasters like a leisurely pace sometimes.
Summary
Wei Yi is a chess force to be reckoned with, combining youthful energy, sharp tactics, and a fearless approach to speed chess that leaves many breathless and blinking. Whether blitzing opponents into submission or grinding through rapid and classical games, LOVEVAE continues to be a favorite in the realm of online chess gladiators.