About Oleg Yaksin
Oleg Yaksin is a formidable FIDE Master known for his sharp tactical skills and resilience in fast-paced chess games. With a preference for blitz, Oleg has honed a style that combines psychological tenacity and deep endgame understanding. His chess journey reflects dedication and adaptability, making him a respected player in the online chess community.
Playing Style and Strengths
Oleg thrives in blitz chess, where his quick thinking and tactical awareness shine. His high endgame frequency reveals a player who seldom shies away from the complexities of late-game battles. With an average of 83 moves to win games and a remarkable comeback rate above 85%, Oleg can turn the tables even when down material.
- Tactical resilience: 85% comeback rate
- Low early resignation rate of 0.54%
- Prefers sharp openings and complex positions
- Strong psychological stamina with a tilt factor of 15
Preferred Openings
Oleg exhibits a diverse opening repertoire, often steering towards dynamic and aggressive variations both with White and Black. Here are some notable favorites:
- Bullet chess: Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation, Amar Gambit, and Benoni Defense
- Blitz chess: Catalan Opening, King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, and Sicilian Defense: Richter-Rauzer Variation
Achievements & Highlights
- Peak Bullet rating of 2832 (May 2022) — that’s chess rocket speed!
- Peak Blitz rating of 2779 (January 2025) — a blitz beast in action
- Longest winning streak of 20 games, proving he’s on fire when in the zone
- Maintains almost equal wins and losses in both Bullet and Blitz, showing competitive consistency
Fun Facts
- He plays some of his best games in the early morning hours, with a peak win rate of 70% at 5 AM. Who needs sleep when you’ve got chess?
- Despite fierce competition, Oleg rarely resigns early, showing both optimism and fighting spirit.
- Known to happily mix aggressive gambits with solid defenses — his opponents never quite know what’s coming next!