Chess Profile: Алаан (aka YACHECHENES)
Meet Алаан, a rapidly rising chess player with a journey full of twists, turns, and checkmates! Known on the board as YACHECHENES, this player combines strategic persistence with a hint of mischievous flair.
Rating & Performance
Алаan’s rapid rating soared from humble beginnings near 594 in early 2021 to a scorching peak of 1656 by the end of 2024. This climb wasn’t without its rollercoaster moments—think long winning streaks of 15 games and tough losing streaks of 13—but resilience is the name of the game.
In rapid chess alone, Алаан has played over 12,000 games, boasting a nearly balanced win/loss record with 6020 wins to 5931 losses and 540 draws. Tactical awareness is a strong suit here, with a 80.3% comeback rate after setbacks. When losing a piece, they still wrestle out a win 44.33% of the time—no folding under pressure!
Playing Style & Highlights
- Endgame specialist: An impressive 64.74% of games reach the endgame phase, showing stamina and deep thinking.
- Psychological bambarlaju: Sometimes the tilt factor hits 13, but don’t we all? Алаан prefers midnight chess sessions—the best time for their brain to conjure a winning streak.
- Classic staging: Uses creative "Top Secret" openings that keep opponents guessing and often overwhelmed.
Recent Memorable Matches
In May 2025, Алаан won a thrilling checkmate battle versus glasseye2 using an aggressive Queen’s Pawn Opening - Accelerated London System. Picture knights capturing queens and pawns dancing into checkmate in just 10 moves!
However, even greats face defeats. Just a day later, Алаан suffered a defeat by resignation to Amirxon2 in a Scandinavian Defense melee. But every loss is just fuel for their next victory.
Fun Facts
- Despite a sometimes chaotic rating journey, Алаан maintains a nearly 50% win rate playing with both white and black pieces.
- Time-wise, early mornings around 00:00 (that's midnight!) are Алаан’s sweet spot for chess wizardry.
- Known for unpredictable moves, enemies might say "Top Secret" isn’t just an opening—it’s a mystery even Алаан is still solving.
Whether blazing a trail up the rating charts or unleashing a cunning endgame trap, Алаан’s games are always worth watching. A player who's not afraid to enter the fray, shake a pawn or two, and laugh in the face of defeat—chess has never been so entertaining!
