Meet Suresh Yakkala, also known through the mystic username sureshwavy, a chess enthusiast who dances on the 64 squares with both grace and unyielding persistence. Though his peak rapid rating of 894 might not make the grandmasters break a sweat, it definitely leaves amateurs wondering if they've just been outwitted by a cunning positional wizard—or possibly a sneaky trickster.
Journey Through the Ratings
Since 2024, Suresh's rapid rating has been on quite the rollercoaster ride—starting around 584, dipping below 350, and then charging back up to a respectable 646 by mid-2025. His games tell a tale of learning, slipping, and clawing back with about as many wins as losses, which means every game is a new adventure, and nobody’s safe from his unpredictable tactics.
Playing Style & Quirks
Endgame Aficionado: With over 55% of his games reaching the endgame, Suresh isn’t just about flashy openings or quick punches—he’s in it for the long haul, slowly squeezing opponents until they crack or run out of time.
Fierce Comeback Artist: Around 75% of the time, if he’s down, he’s not out. Suresh loves turning the tables, often leaving his opponents wondering where their advantage vanished to.
Finisher: Not shy of checkmating his foes, he’s secured 683 wins by checkmate and only resigned 575 winning games. Because, honestly, giving up is for quitters—except when it isn’t.
Early Resignation Rate: Only 5.29%, which means he fights until the final whistle or his mouse battery dies.
Favorite Openings
Suresh loves to kick off battles with the classic King's Pawn Opening (e4), boasting over 800 games and a winning percentage just over 53%. He's the kind of player who’s brave enough to dabble in the Englund Gambit and other offbeat openings, sometimes winning, sometimes confusing himself, but always entertaining.
Notable Playtimes
Fun fact: Suresh is at his best right around 1 AM—those late-night blitzes and rapid duels fuel his cunning strikes. Plus, he has a secret weapon waiting for when the clock ticks 22:00 hours, with a win rate nearly hitting 63%! Maybe chess is just easier when everyone else is half asleep?
Memorable Moments
Recently, in an intense game against rishuu11, Suresh executed a stunning checkmate showcasing his sharp tactical vision and patience—proof that even when the chips look down, he’s plotting his masterpiece. You can check out this gem here.
The Stats Whisperer
With roughly as many wins as losses in rapid (1359 each) and a solid collection of draws, Suresh embraces the unpredictability of chess. His record reads like a thriller novel: just enough wins to keep hope alive, just enough losses to keep him humble, and a sprinkle of draws to keep things mysterious.
Whether he’s outsmarting opponents with tricky traps or surviving nail-biting endgames, Suresh Yakkala is a player who proves chess is as much about heart and humor as about technique and theory. So if you catch him online, be ready for a battle and maybe a friendly chat about how chess is secretly an elaborate dance of pawns.
