Yair Parkhov GM

Yair Parkhov - Chess Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Yair Parkhov, known to friends and rival chess engines alike as YairParkhov, is a FIDE Grandmaster with a flair for blitz and bullet chess that would make even the quickest knights dizzy. Blending tactical genius with remarkable psychological resilience, Yair dances on 64 squares at speeds few can match — his bullet rating once soaring above 2600, and his blitz peaks flirted with the elusive 2800 mark.

With a career peppered by over 10,000 games, Yair's playstyle is an intoxicating mix of strategic patience and daring combinations. Don't be fooled by the rapid-fire pace; nearly 80% of their games end in painstaking endgames, proving that Yair isn't just about quick strikes but also grinding out victories in the final moments.

Yair’s epic comebacks are the stuff of legend — boasting a staggering 86.56% comeback rate, this player truly believes no position is hopeless. Having survived the loss of pieces and emerged victorious almost every time (win rate of 98.52% after losing a piece), Yair could probably play blindfolded... well, almost.

Their psychological tenacity is evident, despite a modest tilt factor of 11 (hey, nobody’s perfect!). Their average game length suggests that when Yair wins, it’s often a marathon rather than a sprint — averaging 75 moves in victories and an even longer 81 moves in losses, showing dogged determination to the very end.

Yair's win rate with white pieces stands proudly at 43.59%, with black pieces not far behind at 39.49%. A true warrior on all fronts but favoring the dynamic chaos of blitz, where Yair's breathless tactical flair shines most brightly.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Longest winning streak: a sizzling 11 games — talk about confidence!
• Bobble-head champion against “josmito80” with a perfect 100% win rate.
• Famous for “Early Resignation” avoidance — Yair only resigns a tiny fraction of the time (1.52% of games).
• Plays mostly at night and early morning, with a peak win rate of nearly 50% at 1 AM — clearly a night owl on a mission.

In rapid and daily chess, Yair shows a more measured pace but still keeps opponents on their toes with solid victories and a few surprises up their sleeve. Their rapid win rate nudges an impressive 74%, proving versatility beyond the blitz battlefield.

Whether blitzing through an opening no one saw coming or maneuvering into an endgame where only queens fear to tread, Yair Parkhov remains a fascinating enigma in the chess world — a Grandmaster who plays like a whirlwind, yet plans like a grandmaster should.