Yuri Drozdovskij - Chess Grandmaster Extraordinaire
Known in the chess circles as the mysterious Nesterovsky, Yuri Drozdovskij is no ordinary Grandmaster. With a FIDE title that demands respect, Yuri has been moving knights and queens across the board with a flair that's nothing short of legendary.
The Rise of a Bullet King
Starting from a modest bullet rating of 1315 in 2016, Yuri embarked on a winning crusade, not losing a single one of his initial 23 games that year – talk about a hot streak! Fast forward to 2024, and his bullet rating skyrocketed to an astounding 2947 peak, nearing the 3000 milestone—basically chess wizardry at lightning speed.
Blitz Battles & Tactical Brilliance
Yuri's blitz game is equally fearsome, with a peak rating of 2812 as of 2024. Whether with white or black, his win rate hovers around 60%, fueled by an incredible comeback rate of nearly 90%. Lose a piece? Not a problem—Yuri has a perfect 100% win rate after losing material, proving he's a master of turning tides and crushing hopeless situations.
Memorable Streaks & Psychological Fortitude
His longest winning spree? An eye-watering 24 consecutive victories that would make even Magnus reconsider his openings. Despite a relatively modest tilt factor of 12 (yes, he sometimes gets grumpy, but who doesn't?), Yuri's chess psyche remains laser-focused, dominating rated games with a whopping 59% performance average throughout the week and shining brightest at 9 AM with a 75% win rate. Early bird or night owl? He’s got the checkmate to prove it.
Playing Style – The Patient Predator
Yuri prefers the marathon over the sprint, with an average of nearly 78 moves per win, showcasing his love for deep strategic battles over quick tricks. Endgames are his playground—engaged in them more than 85% of the time. Early resignation? Only 0.31%, because giving up is simply not in his vocabulary.
Opponents Beware!
Yuri's most-played adversaries include notable names like nguyenxi and davit_tiraturyan, with respectable win rates over 60% against them. Facing him means preparing for fierce, tactical skirmishes and some cheeky comebacks.
In short, Yuri Drozdovskij is not just a Grandmaster; he is a chess phenomenon who blends relentless precision, psychological resilience, and more than a dash of humor into every game. Whether under the glare of tournament lights or the quick pulses of online blitz, Yuri’s reign on the 64 squares continues.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hoang Thong Tu | 58W / 27L / 7D | |
| Davit_Tiraturyan | 34W / 14L / 4D | |
| Zbigniew Pakleza | 25W / 13L / 3D | |
| MasterLeif | 31W / 5L / 1D | |
| buryat2014 | 20W / 10L / 3D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2945 | 2810 | ||
| 2020 | 2682 | 2754 | ||
| 2018 | 2651 | 2693 | ||
| 2017 | 2686 | 2676 | ||
| 2016 | 2203 | 1434 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 91W / 47L / 5D | 72W / 61L / 12D | 88.0 |
| 2020 | 24W / 14L / 7D | 17W / 17L / 9D | 83.7 |
| 2018 | 17W / 8L / 1D | 11W / 12L / 2D | 81.8 |
| 2017 | 459W / 225L / 53D | 410W / 250L / 66D | 84.8 |
| 2016 | 13W / 0L / 0D | 11W / 1L / 0D | 61.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Defense | 83 | 46 | 29 | 8 | 55.4% |
| King's Indian Defense | 81 | 50 | 26 | 5 | 61.7% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 70 | 43 | 23 | 4 | 61.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 61 | 38 | 18 | 5 | 62.3% |
| Australian Defense | 55 | 38 | 14 | 3 | 69.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 52 | 35 | 13 | 4 | 67.3% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 47 | 19 | 23 | 5 | 40.4% |
| Slav Defense | 46 | 31 | 15 | 0 | 67.4% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 44 | 29 | 12 | 3 | 65.9% |
| French Defense: Exchange Variation | 37 | 24 | 13 | 0 | 64.9% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nimzo-Indian Defense: Classical Variation | 24 | 11 | 11 | 2 | 45.8% |
| King's Indian Defense | 18 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 77.8% |
| QGD: Ragozin | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 47.1% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 16 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 68.8% |
| Australian Defense | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 57.1% |
| French Defense | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 50.0% |
| Slav Defense | 12 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Benko Gambit | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.6% |
| QGD: 4.Nf3 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Advance Variation | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 55.6% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 24 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 0 |