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J Ri

Username: PapaYaya1

Playing Since: 2015-04-23 (Active)

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Daily: 692
2W / 13L / 0D
Rapid: 395
9W / 11L / 3D
Blitz: 206
40W / 50L / 4D
Bullet: 162
183W / 246L / 0D

Papayaya1: A Chess Journey in Numbers and Strategy

Emerging onto the chess scene with a debut Blitz rating of 660 in 2015, PapaYaya1 has since written an intriguing biography of learning and tactical evolution. His early recorded experiences were marked by steep challenges—a single game in his early days leading to a loss—but they set the stage for a career defined by perseverance and an ever-evolving style.

The Evolution of a Player

In subsequent years, PapaYaya1 explored varied chess formats. By 2021 his Blitz rating had moved to 466 while he ventured into Rapid chess with a promising high of 575. The journey through 2022 saw further fluctuations in his ratings, with challenges in Blitz (dropping to 150) and commendable efforts in Rapid and Bullet games. These periods were characterized by a relentless spirit, as evidenced by his win counts and a blend of strategic risks in the faster time controls.

A Diverse Repertoire and Tactical Mind

Delving into openings, PapaYaya1 exhibits a wide-ranging repertoire in Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, and Daily formats. Whether it is the precise lines of the Petrovs Defense or the inventive use of the Kings Pawn Opening variations, his performances reveal an analytical mind comfortable with both classical theory and modern experimentation. His tactical awareness is remarkable—with a comeback rate of almost 43% and an astounding 100% win rate after losing a piece—demonstrating that his chess is as much about resilience as it is about attack.

Modern Chess Metrics and Psychological Poise

Beyond raw ratings, PapaYaya1’s profile narrates a story of strategic acumen measured through time and circumstance. His play on different days of the week and at varying hours highlights a well-rounded understanding of timing—ranging from high win rates late at night to strategic precision on weekend battles. With a tilt factor as low as 10 and a notable winning streak that peaked at nine consecutive wins, his mental fortitude remains a central pillar of his game.

The Journey Continues

Today, PapaYaya1's chess profile is not just a collection of numbers and percentages—it is a living document of constant improvement, learning, and the pursuit of excellence. Whether in Blitz, Rapid, Bullet, or Daily chess, his game continues to evolve with each move, every game a story of its own. His biography, as etched in his statistics, reveals a player dedicated to blending deep strategic understanding with the flair of an agile tactician, ready to take on the future one move at a time.

Papayaya1 remains a testament to the spirit of competitive chess—a journey marked by highs and lows, tactical breakthroughs, and the relentless pursuit of mastery.


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Hi J Ri – Personalised Feedback from Your Recent Games

1. What You Already Do Well

  • Fighting spirit: you rarely settle for passive positions and often seize material when the chance appears (e.g. 9.Nxf6+!! in your win against throttle-24).
  • Growing tactical vision: many victories are built on forks, double-attacks and discovered checks.
  • Favourable playing hours: your best conversion rate shows up late evenings – see
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2. Recurring Problems to Fix

  1. Time management
    • Every single listed game ended on the clock. • Even in winning positions (loss vs. rob1493), you were flagged. Action plan: play several 5 | 5 or 10 | 5 games, hit the clock after every move, and aim to keep at least 50 % of your starting time by move 10.
  2. Early queen adventures
    You favour the Napoleon Attack (1.e4 e5 2.Qf3/2.Qh5). Stronger players punish this (loss to Sourish Pasula). Action plan: switch to a classical set-up: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 (Italian) or 3.Bb5 (Ruy López). Develop first; bring the queen out later.
  3. King safety
    Delayed castling cost you vs. erdi1905. Adopt the simple checklist: develop minor pieces → castle → connect rooks → only then launch pawn storms.
  4. Pawn-structure awareness
    In the rob1493 game, doubled isolated f-pawns and dark-square holes appeared after …f5. New habit: before pushing a pawn, ask “Which squares become weak if this pawn moves or is exchanged?”

3. Opening Repertoire Suggestions

As WhiteAs Black
• Italian Game: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4
• London System: 1.d4 d5 2.Bf4 (quieter than your “accelerated” version)
• vs 1.e4: solid Philidor Defense (…d6, …Nf6, …e5)
• vs 1.d4: Queen’s Gambit Declined – easy development, few forced lines

4. Tactical Warm-Up (10 min before playing)

  1. Solve 5 puzzles rated 200–300 points above your own rating.
  2. Replay a favourite tactic, e.g.
    from the throttle-24 game.
  3. Start your session only after solving at least 3/5 correctly.

5. Goals & Tracking

  • Short-term: finish 80 % of games without flagging this week.
  • Medium-term: reach 660 (2015-04-24) 200 by adopting the Italian as White.
  • Monitor progress with
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6. Positive Mindset Reminder

Mistakes are data, not self-judgement. Review each loss once, capture one lesson, and move on.

Good luck, J Ri – looking forward to seeing your improvement!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Harold Ferman 3W / 20L / 1D View Games
blazzimith 8W / 1L / 1D View Games
el10t12 1W / 1L / 0D View Games
napoleonwaterloo1254 0W / 2L / 0D View Games
nobitxxa07 0W / 2L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 159 303 692
2024 157 367 692
2023 126 218 395 554
2022 212 150 460
2021 466 364
2015 660
Rating by Year201520212022202320242025692126YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 6W / 12L / 0D 9W / 7L / 0D 35.6
2024 24W / 21L / 2D 24W / 27L / 0D 40.0
2023 63W / 66L / 0D 52W / 78L / 1D 40.9
2022 25W / 53L / 2D 28W / 49L / 3D 42.4
2021 0W / 3L / 0D 0W / 1L / 0D 31.2
2015 0W / 1L / 0D 0W / 0L / 0D 44.0

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 118 54 64 0 45.8%
Amazon Attack 32 19 13 0 59.4%
Scandinavian Defense 30 12 18 0 40.0%
Amar Gambit 30 12 18 0 40.0%
Barnes Defense 23 10 13 0 43.5%
Bishop's Opening 20 10 10 0 50.0%
Australian Defense 19 5 14 0 26.3%
Czech Defense 17 5 12 0 29.4%
Elephant Gambit 16 6 10 0 37.5%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 15 3 12 0 20.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 4 0 4 0 0.0%
Amazon Attack 3 1 2 0 33.3%
Alekhine Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bishop's Opening: 3.d3 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Colle: 3...Bf5, Alekhine Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Barnes Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Four Knights Game 1 1 0 0 100.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Australian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 19 8 9 2 42.1%
Amar Gambit 11 7 4 0 63.6%
Amazon Attack 10 4 6 0 40.0%
Philidor Defense 8 7 1 0 87.5%
Barnes Defense 5 1 3 1 20.0%
Czech Defense 4 1 2 1 25.0%
Petrov's Defense 4 2 2 0 50.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 4 1 3 0 25.0%
Elephant Gambit 3 3 0 0 100.0%
QGA: 3.e3 c5 3 0 3 0 0.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Barnes Opening: Walkerling 6 2 3 1 33.3%
Australian Defense 2 0 2 0 0.0%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 2 0 2 0 0.0%
Bishop's Opening 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense: MacCutcheon Variation, Wolf Gambit 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Elephant Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Four Knights Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Scandinavian Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
English Opening: Drill Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Barnes Defense 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 0
Losing 10 4
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