Valeriy Yoshan IM

Valeriy Yoshan (aka Valeron76)

International Master of Blitz Chess

Meet Valeriy Yoshan, fondly known in the online blitz battlefield as Valeron76. As an International Master certified by FIDE, Valeriy has mastered the art of lightning-fast thinking and tactical wizardry, especially when the clock is ticking down and brains must go into overdrive.

Rapid Rise and Thunderous Blitz

Valeriy’s blitz rating rocketed throughout 2020, hitting a peak of 2567 in December — a rating that commands respect and probably a few envious glances from opponents. With a win rate nearing 75%, Valeriy proves time and again that speed doesn’t sacrifice precision. A remarkable longest winning streak of 10 games shows the tenacity and resilience behind the rapid-fire attacks.

Playing Style: Endgames and Comebacks

A connoisseur of long, technical battles, Valeriy is no stranger to endgames, engaging in these decisive phases in over 81% of games. Not just an endgame grinder, Valeriy sports an astounding 86.96% comeback rate, bouncing back even after losing material and keeping opponents on the edge of their seats.

Tactics, Psychology, and Quirks

Effortlessly lethal, Valeriy’s win rate after losing a piece clocks in at an impressive 75%. Early resignation is a rare sight, occurring just under 4% of the time — maybe Valeriy believes in fighting till the queen blinks. White pieces bring out the best, with over 84% wins, compared to a still formidable 65% with Black.

Best time to catch Valeriy online? Sharp at 9 AM, apparently, when the mind is freshest and the pawns march fiercely forward.

Memorable Moments

On December 2, 2020, Valeron76 dazzled with a dazzling checkmate over hisham1970 in an English Opening Four Knights Variation — a swift reminder that even in complex positions, creativity and timing win games.

Rivals & Legends

Among frequent opponents, Valeriy maintains a strong record against csmmasi (83.33% wins) and sweeps the board clean with perfect 100% win rates against many others like i_chesss, mikibo, and aleksandar-topalov. However, the elusive perfect score hasn’t been achieved against every challenger, with a few opponents standing in the way — a sign Valeriy still keeps one eye firmly on improvement!

In Summary

A strategist, speedster, and resilient fighter, Valeron76’s chess journey is a thrilling mix of intellect and lightning reflexes. Whether it’s a tactical melee or a long, grinding endgame, Valeriy proves that sometimes speed AND stamina win the day. The chessboard is their arena — and victory often rings loud and clear.