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Yaaqob Yatzilel (aka Yaaqobi)

Meet Yaaqobi, a rapid chess warrior whose rating journey resembles a rollercoaster with as many thrilling twists as there are pawns on the board. Peaking at a solid 494 in March 2025, Yaaqobi runs a fierce chess marathon—with nearly 1,800 rapid games played and an almost even split of 849 wins and 852 losses. Draws? A modest but respectable 78 games.

Playing Style & Personality

Known for a slightly impatient streak (early resignation rate clocks in at over 10%), Yaaqobi prefers grinding battles that stretch into the 50+ move range when victorious. Don’t blink—he’s got an average of 53.4 moves per win, which means he loves a good endgame fight, backed by a hefty 40.98% endgame frequency. When playing white, Yaaqobi holds a near 50% win rate, proving the opening advantage is real, though he shows resilience even with black at almost 46%.

In a ticklish chess twist, Yaaqobi's “Comeback King” title stands tall with a 49.59% comeback rate after setbacks. If he loses a piece? He still manages to claw out victory almost 39% of the time. But watch out—his tilt factor of 12 means losing several games in a row might test his zen. Still, the player shines brightest early in the day, with 6 AM marking Yaaqobi’s personal prime time hour.

Opening Repertoire

Yaaqobi has a clear obsession with the King’s Pawn Opening, clocking an impressive 680 rapid games with it and boasting a proud 51.76% win rate. Other notable favorites include the tricky Pirc Defense, where Yaaqobi storms to a fantastic 61.76% win rate, and the ever-mysterious Scandinavian Defense and Alekhine’s Defense, each presenting roughly 40% battles fought and sometimes lost.

Noteworthy Streaks & Opponents

This player has experienced the full emotional spectrum with both a longest winning and losing streak of 12 games (!) — talk about living on the edge. Luckily, the current good streak of 4 games seems to suggest Yaaqobi might be on an upswing.

Yaaqobi seems to handle new opponents with ease—winning against iakla, kiki1398kianfar, and iliqxpi with a perfect 100% win record each. However, kamalosmann remains a bit of a kryptonite with a 0% win rate. Take note!

Recent Battles

His latest victories include a spectacular checkmate against iakla on June 5, 2025, featuring a daring queen dance early on and a beautiful queen trap delivering the final blow at move 25. When Yaaqobi strikes, it's usually with flair!

However, the grind isn’t always in his favor—as seen in a recent loss against kamalosmann, which ended in resignation after a hard-fought battle. Chess is a rollercoaster, after all.

Fun Facts

• At 6 AM, Yaaqobi’s chess brain is reportedly 80% sharper with a shooting 80% win rate at that hour. Early riser or coffee-fueled genius?
• His average game length shows he’s no speedster; Yaaqobi prefers to slow-march through checks and tactical mazes to claim the win.
• If you want to test Yaaqobi's mettle, bring a Pirc Defense—he’s smashing opponents here with a 61.76% win rate, clearly a specialized weapon in his arsenal.

With a passion for the classic openings and a resilience to bounce back from bad positions, Yaaqobi is that tenacious and slightly unpredictable rival every chess community needs. Prepare your pieces accordingly!

“All your pawns are belong to me!” – Probably something Yaaqobi would say before a game.