Mot

Chess Player Profile: Mot (aka YaMaL14)

Meet Mot, known on the chess battlefield as YaMaL14 — a player whose journey feels like a rollercoaster ride through all tempos of the game. Don’t let the modest numbers fool you; Mot’s style is full of surprises, resilience, and sometimes, a dash of delightful chaos.

Playing Style & Personality

Mot’s games are a mixture of tactical tenacity and stubborn grit, with an impressive 83.67% comeback rate that would make even the toughest positions tremble. If losing a piece seems like a death sentence to others, Mot treats it as just another challenge — winning about 46% of those games anyway. Early resignations happen, but only about 8% of the time, which suggests a player who fights hard but knows when to cut losses (we all have our limits).

Rating Rollercoaster

Mot’s peak ratings were quite respectable in 2023: 583 in Bullet, 555 in Blitz, and 501 in Rapid. However, like a game of chess itself, Mot’s ratings have had ups and downs, sliding down to the low 300s in Blitz and Bullet by 2025 — proving that even seasoned warriors face rough patches.

Favorite Openings

Mot embraces some daring and less mainstream openings, showing a special fondness for the Englund Gambit and Queen's Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation, where the win rate sits at a cheeky 50% in Blitz and over 60% in Bullet for the gambit. Expect the unexpected when facing Mot, as they often venture down Top Secret lines (literally labeled that way!), and occasionally whip out the Colle System with a winning smile.

Psychological Edge & Timing

Apparently, Mot is a night owl and thrives best around 10 PM, boasting an outstanding win rate of more than 83% at 10 PM hours—maybe the stars align or the coffee kicks in. Beware if you try to play Mot before lunchtime; win rates dip drastically, so mornings might be the safest time to challenge them.

Notable Recent Games

In one brilliant 2025 victory, Mot forced a checkmate against a strong opponent, Kamulec04, showcasing careful strategy and relentless pressure. The final position featured a dazzling queen sacrifice and a neat mating net in a tough Modern Defense.

But it hasn't all been smooth sailing: recent losses include a resignation against lucmenneteau, reminding us that even Mot’s tenacity can be tested.

A Record of Battles

• Blitz: 22 wins, 31 losses, and 4 draws
• Bullet: 76 wins, 68 losses, and 4 draws
• Rapid: Mostly draws, cautious and steady

Final Thoughts

Mot’s chess story is one of a fighter who embraces the chaos of rapid and bullet games, never shying away from gambits and unorthodox lines. With a tendency to thrive late at night and a psychology that makes comebacks almost routine, Mot is the player you want to watch for unexpected brilliance – and occasionally some spectacular blunders (because, well, that’s chess).