yacheck

Profile Summary: yacheck

Meet yacheck, a chess warrior whose battlefield is mostly blitz but who occasionally dabbles in rapid fire wars. With a peak blitz rating of 1787 achieved in late 2020, yacheck has proven to be a formidable foe on the digital chessboard. A player whose moves sometimes whisper finesse and other times shout “Did I just blunder?”, yacheck’s journey is one of gritty resilience and tactical curiosity.

Playing Style & Strengths

Known for a healthy dose of tactical awareness, yacheck boasts an impressive comeback rate of over 80% — which means when the chips are down, this player doesn’t just survive, they thrive. The endgame is where yacheck feels at home, with an endgame frequency of about 61%, soaking up the long battles and grinding them down with patience.

White pieces bring a winning smile with a win rate of 54%, while Black holds a respectable 47%. Moves tend to average around 60 moves per win, indicating marathon-like battles rather than quick knockouts. Early resignations? Just about 4% of the time — clearly a stubborn competitor unwilling to give up without a fight.

Favorite Openings (or “How to Keep Your Opponent Guessing”)

• Sicilian Defense, Open Prins Variation: An absolute knockout with a 76% win rate in blitz, this move screams confidence.
• Italian Game Two Knights Defense: Another fan favorite with almost 69% wins — the Italian stallion rides strong here.
• Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack: More of a diplomatic effort—the draws outnumber the wins and losses, perfect for keeping foes on edge.
• Ruy Lopez varieties and Scotch Game feature in rapid games, showing versatility and tactical depth.

Statistics Snapshot

Over the years since 2017, yacheck's blitz rating has steadily climbed from the low 1500s to hover near the 1780s. Despite some ups and downs (a losing streak of 10 games tested their nerves!), the current mood is positive with a winning streak of 4 games on the trot.

Not just a solo act, yacheck has faced opponents dozens of times, including the well-fought battles against andrzej2006 (124 games!) and prestizowy_czlowiek. Some rivals may want a rematch as yacheck's win rate against many opponents is quite impressive.

Memorable Moment

On April 21, 2021, yacheck clinched a victory against Akiba_quokka in a live blitz battle, demonstrating sharp play and a well-executed Sicilian Defense where they forced the opponent to resign. The game lasted a thrilling 28 moves, showing that yacheck can combine aggression with strategic depth when it counts.

A Bit of Personality

With a tilt factor of 10, yacheck keeps calm and carries on (mostly). The best time to challenge this player? Around 3 AM, when the chessboard comes alive and the win rate soars to 100% — night owl or just a wizard when the world sleeps? Probably both.

Whether blitz or rapid, yacheck embodies the spirit of chess: persistence, creativity, and the occasional hilarious blunder that makes the game so human. So watch out, because underestimating yacheck might just cost you your queen…and your pride.