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Yuri Vovk GM

Username: vovkcoach

Location: Ukraine,Lviv

Playing Since: 2007-08-16 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2254
1W / 0L / 1D
Blitz: 2802
2336W / 1844L / 380D
Bullet: 2542
369W / 248L / 32D

Meet vovkcoach

vovkcoach is a dedicated chess competitor whose passion for the game is evident in the thousands of matches played across various time controls. Their strongest performances shine in Blitz, where they have achieved remarkable peaks above the 2800-rating mark. Meanwhile, in Bullet formats, they have climbed to the mid-2600s—another testament to their speed and precision.

Known for thriving in protracted battles, vovkcoach reaches the endgame in more than 80% of matches. When steering the white pieces, they secure victories over half the time, reflecting a disciplined opening approach and a willingness to transition into complex middlegame scenarios. With a longest winning streak of 15 games, it is clear they possess the confidence and skill to recover from adverse positions—demonstrated further by a Comeback Rate surpassing 90%.

Strategically, vovkcoach displays a steady resilience under pressure, as shown by a strong win rate in challenging positions. Despite a slight tilt factor after a loss of material, they consistently regroup and mount new offensives. Their results indicate favorably timed sessions later in the day, although they have posted commanding performances at atypical hours as well—proving no schedule can restrain this competitor’s determination.

Whether maneuvering for positional edges in a drawn-out endgame or launching rampant tactical intrigue in the bullet arena, vovkcoach continues to embrace the sport’s dynamic nature. With a sharp legacy of instructive games, an enduring drive for mastery, and a record of high-rated performances, vovkcoach stands out as a seasoned force in online chess.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Yaacov Norowitz 155W / 184L / 26D
ChessTrener 149W / 131L / 18D
Rogelio Jr Antonio 158W / 94L / 22D
jacobiano 68W / 21L / 6D
raskolnnikov 60W / 23L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2802
2022 2831 2254
2021 2792
2020 2392 2775
2019 2768
2018 2755
2017 2640
2016 2504 2566
2015 2444
2014 2593 2481
2013 2118 2449
2012 2414
2010 2110
Rating by Year201020122013201420152016201720182019202020212022202328312110YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 25W / 43L / 8D 37W / 32L / 9D 83.3
2022 27W / 19L / 2D 20W / 25L / 2D 79.0
2021 29W / 21L / 3D 22W / 28L / 5D 85.8
2020 178W / 132L / 36D 141W / 164L / 38D 83.9
2019 18W / 10L / 2D 11W / 16L / 5D 78.2
2018 46W / 37L / 5D 46W / 42L / 6D 81.6
2017 59W / 55L / 7D 56W / 52L / 13D 85.6
2016 206W / 133L / 36D 175W / 167L / 43D 80.6
2015 58W / 47L / 6D 56W / 44L / 8D 76.3
2014 687W / 442L / 71D 641W / 479L / 85D 85.0
2013 63W / 41L / 9D 60W / 43L / 8D 80.7
2012 26W / 6L / 1D 17W / 15L / 5D 76.2
2010 3W / 0L / 1D 4W / 2L / 0D 71.0

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 191 86 84 21 45.0%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 152 72 74 6 47.4%
Döry Defense 107 53 43 11 49.5%
Bogo-Indian Defense 101 49 42 10 48.5%
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Three Knights Variation, Duchamp Variation 77 39 33 5 50.6%
East Indian Defense 74 37 25 12 50.0%
French Defense 70 38 30 2 54.3%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 67 35 29 3 52.2%
French Defense: Burn Variation 62 35 21 6 56.5%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation, Knight Variation 61 36 22 3 59.0%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
English Opening: Carls-Bremen System 1 0 0 1 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 62 40 19 3 64.5%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 59 33 21 5 55.9%
Modern 56 39 15 2 69.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 52 29 22 1 55.8%
Amar Gambit 49 33 16 0 67.3%
King's Indian Attack 29 11 16 2 37.9%
Indian Defense: Przepiorka Variation 20 8 11 1 40.0%
Australian Defense 18 9 8 1 50.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 14 8 5 1 57.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 14 5 7 2 35.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 15 2
Losing 12 0