Zong-Yuan Zhao (aka Megazz) - Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Meet Zong-Yuan Zhao, a chess Grandmaster whose pieces seem to have a mind of their own—probably developed some sort of chess AI during lockdown. Known in the chess circles simply as Megazz, this titan of blitz has blitzed through the ranks, packing a stellar average blitz rating north of 2800 and peaking at an astonishing 2907 in early 2025. The kind of speed and precision that turns chess boards into battlegrounds where chaos meets order.
Chess Style & Stats
Megazz is not one to surrender easily—their comeback rate is a jaw-dropping 87.83%, proving that even after losing a piece, this player's tactical awareness is enough to flip the board back in their favor. They prefer endgames (with an endgame frequency of over 85%), clearly relishing the strategic tug-of-war when the fireworks have died down. And with an average of nearly 80 moves per win, patience is clearly part of the game plan.
Psychologically, Zong-Yuan prefers to strike at around 5 PM
Performance & Records
- Blitz win rate: approximately 52% over more than 7,000 games, with a dominating undefeated streak of 31 straight wins at peak.
- Rapid games are practically Megazz's playground — boasting near 90% win ratio across 155 games.
- Daily chess? A perfect record so far.
- Bullet chess? Not Megazz’s favorite ride but still respectable.
Favorite Openings & Opponents
The Grandmaster keeps their openings a top secret. Clever! Whether it's blitz or rapid, Megazz's opening results show a solid 50-90%+ win rate, depending on the time control. Not too shabby for those who'd argue that chess openings might as well be an enigma wrapped inside a mystery.
Fans of rivalries, take note: Megazz has squared off numerous times against players like brotherschesswinner (winning nearly 97% of those clashes!) and rish_97 (around a respectable 47% win rate). None have managed to consistently unravel the puzzle that is Megazz.
Recent Highlights
In 2025 alone, Megazz smashed through the competition with a recent blitz performance featuring commanding wins by resignation and some last-minute time wins — as if to say, “I can win quietly or in a hurry, your choice.” One particularly neat victory was with the Caro-Kann Defense, where Megazz dazzled opponents by calmly outmaneuvering them in just 10 moves. Too soon? Or just too good?
Fun Facts
- Average moves per win: ~80. Megazz doesn’t rush the party but likes to savor every move like a master chef seasoning a dish.
- Rarely resigns early (only 0.33% early resignation rate). Giving up isn’t in the playbook.
- Thrives playing White with a win rate of almost 57%, Black is no slouch either with nearly 49% wins.
- Most comfortable winning on Fridays and at odd hours like 17:00 and 01:00 (a definite night owl vibe!).
To sum it up, Zong-Yuan Zhao (Megazz) is a blend of unwavering endurance, tactical wizardry, and an enviable ability to keep calm while the clock ticks away. Opponents beware — whether it's a bullet, blitz, or rapid game, Megazz is the Grandmaster who makes chess both an art and a hilarious spectator sport.