Overview
Jordi Cuadras Avellana, also known online as Yamp2016, is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with on the blitz board. He favors fast, tactical play and has built a reputation for clever opening preparation and deadly endgame persistence. Preferred time control: Blitz. For a visual of Jordi's blitz trajectory see
and his peak blitz milestone is noted here 2526 (2024-08-13).Playing Style
Jordi mixes positional understanding with sharp tactics. Opponents often complain that he is equal parts strategist and mischief maker. He has a remarkable comeback rate and tends to thrive in complicated positions rather than quiet, drawish lines.
- Strong tactical awareness and resilience - many games swing back in his favor late.
- Prefers dynamic structures and active piece play.
- High endgame frequency and long decisive games - expect battles that last.
Career Highlights
- Title: FIDE Master - an earned badge of seriousness at the board.
- Memorable streaks: longest winning run of 13 games and presently riding a 5 game winning streak.
- Peak performance: highlighted above with 2526 (2024-08-13).
- Notable online rivalries include many games against marinstrasni and other frequent opponents.
- Sample tactical miniature and study material available below in interactive format.
Openings and Preferences
Jordi is an opening specialist with favorites on both colors. He often reaches complex middlegame positions where his tactical instincts shine.
- As Black: loves the Caro-Kann Defense and several Sicilian lines including the Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation.
- As White: the English Opening and its Four Knights systems are common choices.
- Top repertoire items include the Dory Defense and the Kan variations of the Sicilian.
Fun Facts & Notable Tendencies
- Most common checking piece: the queen. Jordi loves checks that lead to confusion and taxes the clock.
- Average moves per decisive game hover around the high 70s, so expect marathon skirmishes.
- Comeback rate is very high, so do not celebrate too early when you take the lead.
- Best time of day for Jordi: early morning sparks some of his sharpest wins.
Sample Game and Interactive Clip
Try a quick replay of a typical Jordi opening and middlegame plan. Click to study the flow from opening to tactics.
Interactive PGN viewer:
Example game link: Blitz thriller
Where to Follow
Search for Jordi Cuadras Avellana or the handle Yamp2016 on your favorite chess platform to study more of his blitz games, opening experiments, and highlight victories.