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Yannick Gozzoli GM

Username: Noukii

Location: Marseille

Playing Since: 2015-07-03 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟♟

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Rapid: 2569
2W / 0L / 7D
Blitz: 2834
7069W / 5409L / 1254D
Bullet: 2867
10252W / 7380L / 1051D

Yannick Gozzoli - The Grandmaster with a Lightning-fast Brain

Meet Yannick Gozzoli, the chess virtuoso known in the pixelated halls of online arenas as Noukii. Holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE, Yannick’s chess journey is nothing short of epic – filled with dazzling attacks, nerve-wracking comebacks, and an uncanny knack for not resigning early (seriously, only 0.97% early resignations).

If chess were a marathon, Yannick would sprint through blitz and bullet games faster than most can say "checkmate". His blitz rating peeled past a staggering 2900 at one point (maxing at 2962!), proving that speed and precision go hand in hand. Bullet, a playground for adrenaline junkies, also bowled before him with max ratings soaring as high as 2967. Rapid chess is no stranger to his prowess either, with a solid peak rating near 2612.

With over 18,000 bullet games under his belt and a win rate tipping just above 54%, Yannick isn't just fast—he’s consistent. In blitz, he’s won over 7,000 games, showing not only skill but stamina that would tire out lesser mortals. His longest winning streak? A jaw-dropping 28 games, an inspiration to all procrastinators hoping to claim the top board without rushing.

Players beware: Yannick's comeback rate clocks in at an impressive 90.62%, and his win rate after losing a piece? A near-perfect 99.86%! It’s like watching a phoenix rising from the ashes, except with pawns and knights instead of fire.

Yannick’s style is a blend of patience and passion. Averaging around 80 moves per game, he dives deep into endgames that make lesser players sweat – he frequents these chess endgames over 82% of the time. Whether wielding white or black pieces, his win rates hover above 50%, with white giving him a slight edge.

Off the digital battlefield, Yannick prefers his most frequent opponents like yaacovn and boryboy to keep the rivalry spicy. Their scorecards tell tales of close encounters, cheeky traps, and plenty of “just one more game” moments.

Outside the realm of chess, Yannick might occasionally pause and wonder: “Did I really just win THAT bullet game in under a minute?” But then, the next challenge is already calling.

In summary: Yannick Gozzoli is a relentless Grandmaster whose speed, resilience, and clever tactics have carved a legendary path in the world of online chess. For opponents, facing Noukii means preparing for a whirlwind; for fans, it’s front-row seats to chess mastery with a sprinkle of electric excitement.


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Feedback for Yannick Gozzoli

Yannick, your games show a solid understanding of classical openings, particularly your handling of Queen's Gambit and related d4 openings. You are demonstrating good patience in the opening phase and manage to complete your development smoothly.

Strengths

  • Opening Preparation: You consistently choose mainline and sound openings (e.g., Queen's Gambit Declined, Slav Defense) and follow well-known theory, which helps you reach playable middlegame positions.
  • Positional Awareness: Your piece placement and pawn structures reflect a good grasp of strategic objectives, such as controlling key central squares and coordinating your pieces harmoniously.
  • Endgame Technique: You show good resourcefulness in converting advantages in endgames and tactical awareness, as seen in successful attacks that culminate with decisive pressure.

Areas for Improvement

  • Time Management: In some games, your clock management can be optimized. Avoid rushing in complex middlegames and give yourself time to calculate critical lines more thoroughly.
  • Handling Counterplay: When facing dynamic opponent attempts such as pawn breaks (e.g., ...f5 and ...g4 in your games), work on proactive plans to neutralize their initiatives before they escalate.
  • Tactical Vigilance: While your positional play is strong, occasionally tactics slip due to oversight. Regular tactical puzzles and calculation training can sharpen this aspect.
  • Opening Repertoire Depth: Explore sidelines and less common variations deeply to surprise opponents and avoid theoretical draws or equal positions in openings you frequently play.

Next Steps

  • Analyze your losses focusing on moments where you gave opponents counterplay; find alternatives that maintain or build an advantage.
  • Practice longer time controls to improve calculation accuracy and deepen your strategic understanding.
  • Review critical moments from your recent winning games to reinforce good patterns and strategic plans.

Keep up the great work! Your solid foundation and experience at higher levels (reflected by your 2612 (2019-01-16)) set you up well for consistent improvement.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Yaacov Norowitz 389W / 481L / 69D
Borya Ider 384W / 327L / 60D
Vladimir Seliverstov 272W / 286L / 37D
Maxime Lagarde 258W / 258L / 72D
Minh Trần 223W / 276L / 38D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2022 2867 2834
2021 2826 2746 2569
2020 2904 2828 2599
2019 2694 2769 2612
2018 2608 2815 2592
2017 2798 2673 2579
2016 2935 2633
2015 2651 2580
Rating by Year2015201620172018201920202021202229352569YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2022 105W / 57L / 20D 79W / 77L / 20D 83.7
2021 379W / 271L / 85D 334W / 338L / 71D 83.4
2020 761W / 559L / 144D 682W / 627L / 150D 82.8
2019 1106W / 708L / 168D 922W / 881L / 189D 81.8
2018 963W / 653L / 112D 845W / 773L / 131D 85.7
2017 1214W / 779L / 119D 1085W / 861L / 177D 81.5
2016 2607W / 1864L / 302D 2390W / 2082L / 304D 83.2
2015 1481W / 800L / 137D 1396W / 885L / 119D 81.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 326 178 120 28 54.6%
Alekhine Defense 292 169 96 27 57.9%
Slav Defense 276 126 119 31 45.6%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation 274 142 103 29 51.8%
East Indian Defense 246 118 106 22 48.0%
Döry Defense 243 133 85 25 54.7%
Slav Defense: Alekhine Variation 221 118 74 29 53.4%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 220 120 84 16 54.5%
Ruy Lopez: Closed 218 114 76 28 52.3%
Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack 215 115 79 21 53.5%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Alekhine Defense 824 439 340 45 53.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 627 319 264 44 50.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 555 264 262 29 47.6%
Australian Defense 472 277 163 32 58.7%
King's Indian Defense 443 241 177 25 54.4%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 438 228 191 19 52.0%
Döry Defense 425 211 187 27 49.6%
Amar Gambit 381 210 159 12 55.1%
East Indian Defense 377 189 171 17 50.1%
Modern 366 224 131 11 61.2%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Ruy Lopez: Closed 5 0 1 4 0.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 4 0 2 2 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 4 3 1 0 75.0%
East Indian Defense 4 2 0 2 50.0%
Catalan Opening 4 3 0 1 75.0%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Hastings Variation 4 2 2 0 50.0%
King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation, Aronin-Taimanov Defense 4 1 1 2 25.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Barnes Defense 3 0 0 3 0.0%
Catalan Opening: Closed 3 2 0 1 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 28 0
Losing 19 1