Yoana Gonzalez Ochoa WIM

Yoana Gonzalez Ochoa - Woman International Master (WIM)

Meet Yoana Gonzalez Ochoa, known to the chess world (and her fans) as SuperYoa. A proud Woman International Master certified by FIDE, Yoana has firmly established herself as a formidable blitz player with lightning-fast tactics and an iron will.

From modest beginnings with a blitz rating around 1362 in late 2018, Yoana’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster—if rollercoasters involved intense sacrifices, brilliant combinations, and an occasional terrified pawn begging for mercy. By mid-2020, SuperYoa had skyrocketed to a blitz peak rating of 2149, proving that resilience and sharp calculation pay dividends.

Her blitz record reads like a tale of David versus Goliath – 43 wins, 15 losses, and 10 draws with an impressive win rate of 63.24%! With a winning streak that once spanned 14 games, Yoana is no stranger to crushing opponents' hopes—often faster than you can say “checkmate.” On the flip side, she’s endured a humble longest losing streak of just two games, showing her commendable mental fortitude to bounce back.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a high endgame frequency (about 78% of her games go the distance), Yoana thrives in the complex battlefield of late middlegame and endgame grinds. Her average winning games last around 76 moves, which pretty much confirms she enjoys a good marathon, rather than a sprint.

She's got a green thumb for comeback games—winning 88% of the time after being behind at some point—and even when she loses a piece, she manages to snatch victory more than half the time. With zero one-sided losses and an early resignation rate of zero, you know this player fights to the bitter end, and probably sips tea calmly while doing it.

Favorite Times & Opponents

SuperYoa’s best chess hours? Around 10 PM sharp (22:00), when the stars align and the pawns tremble. Sundays and Saturdays are also her days to shine, boasting win rates over 74%. But pity the fools who face her after 9 PM; her win rate between 9-10 PM is an intimidating 82%.

She has a soft spot (or crushing wrath) for certain opponents—taking a perfect 100% win record against a handful of familiar foes, while holding a respectable two-thirds victory rate against the ever-elusive ribeyenowine. Clearly, a rival worthy of her tactical attention.

Memorable Moments

One of SuperYoa’s recent spectacular wins includes a swift checkmate employing the timeless Ruy Lopez - Morphy Defense, finishing off an opponent with well-coordinated queen and bishop strikes in under 30 moves. She's not just fast; she's ferociously smart.

Of course, even titans stumble. Her latest loss was a hard-fought battle up against a skilled adversary using the Sicilian Defense, reminding us all that sometimes the clock runs out before the queen does.

Final Thoughts

Yoana Gonzalez Ochoa is more than her rating or title—she's a chess warrior who believes every pawn has a story and every endgame deserves a dramatic finish. Whether you find her crafting a brilliant comeback or conquering the board at night, SuperYoa is definitely a player to watch – and maybe, just maybe, to challenge if you dare.