Yerisbel Miranda Llanes (Mirandayo)
Woman Grandmaster of Chess
Born to confound and conquer on the chessboard, Yerisbel Miranda Llanes, better known in the digital realm as Mirandayo, is a proud bearer of the prestigious Woman Grandmaster title awarded by FIDE. With a blitz rating that has danced as high as 2481 in October 2023, and rapid peaks touching 2254 in 2021, Mirandayo dazzles opponents with their strategic prowess and fast tactical strikes.
Over the years, Mirandayo transformed the battlefield of 64 squares into a playground where resilience and flair rule. A blitz lover, they've amply demonstrated the ability to stage epic comebacks—boasting an impressive 85.37% comeback rate, proving that even after losing a piece, they're far from out of the fight. Their longest winning streak of 12 games is a testament to their deadly consistency; their longest losing streak, a mere 6 games—because hey, even GMs have a clumsy day.
Playing Style and Strengths
- Endgame Enthusiast: Mirandayo enjoys the long haul, with 86.84% of games reaching the endgame phase, turning rook and pawn battles into artful dramas.
- Balanced Win Rates: With a slight edge playing Black (54.55% wins) over White (53.33% wins), their opponents never know what side will bring their downfall.
- Psychologically Sharp: Known to prefer the sweet spot around 1 PM for peak play, Mirandayo suffers minimal tilt—a tilt factor of just 6—making them not just a chess player but a Zen master with pieces.
Recent Battles
The most recent wins display a finesse in classic openings such as the Four Knights Game - Scotch Variation and the Reti Opening, often overwhelming opponents with pressure and precision. Even when Mirandayo loses, it’s often to top-tier players or via razor-thin margins—always ready to bounce back with a caffeine-powered vengeance.
Fun Facts
- Most victorious against opponents with usernames like 2bea, jana-angjelkoska, and kpetroff – 100% win rates, no pressure for those players!
- Their "unknown opening" repertoire keeps everyone guessing, boasting a blitz win rate of over 56% despite the mystery.
- Despite an average of nearly 75 moves per win, Mirandayo makes every second count—sometimes outlasting opponents by the clock more than the board (22 wins by timeout!).
In short, Mirandayo is the type of player who treats each game like a delicate dance of brains and brawn, with a dash of flair and a pinch of unpredictability. Whether blitz, rapid, or bullet, they're a force to reckon with—and a reminder that chess, after all, is as much an art as it is a science.
