yates21

Chess Player Profile: yates21

Since 2023, yates21 has been steadily developing a well-rounded chess game, balancing both Rapid and Blitz matches on the road to improvement. Known for a resilient spirit and a willingness to explore a diverse set of openings, yates21 continues to refine technique year after year.

Ratings Over Time

• Rapid (2023): Started at 800, reached up to 929, and completed 7 games that year.
• Rapid (2025): Climbed to a high of 712 with a final rating of 499 across 134 games.
• Blitz (2025): Peaked at 459 with a total of 137 games played.

Overall, yates21’s Rapid play features an almost even number of wins and losses, while in Blitz, an offensive push has resulted in more victories than defeats.

Game Records

Across Rapid format games, yates21 holds a record of 64 wins, 65 losses, and 12 draws. Meanwhile, in Blitz battles, the record stands at 74 wins, 57 losses, and 6 draws. This consistency in performances suggests a balanced, determined playing style.

Opening Choices

Bold experimentation marks yates21’s opening repertoire. In Rapid, familiar choices like the Scandinavian Defense, Kings Pawn Openings, and Petrovs Defense appear frequently. Blitz encounters showcase repeated success with openings such as the Scotch Game and Nimzowitsch Defense, while spirited gambits (Englund, Blackmar-Diemer) also bring excitement to the board.

Streaks and Opponents

Showcasing a fighting spirit, yates21’s longest winning streak stands at 7 consecutive victories. Currently on a 1-game win streak, they have faced a variety of opponents with a noteworthy track record against names like broosebanner and urquirkloser. Most recently, they have challenged players including mohamad_atef, georgemikhaeil, and danielverdad44.

Time Performance

• Best Day: Saturday, with a 62.5% win rate.
• Toughest Day: Sunday, at 40% wins.
• Preferred Hours: Early mornings (e.g., 5 AM) see higher win rates (66.67%).

This pattern suggests that freshness and alertness significantly contribute to yates21’s success on the board.

Playing Style and Highlights

With an Endgame Frequency of over 50%, yates21 often steers games into deep play and strategic subtleties. A White Win Rate of 53.24% and Black Win Rate of 46.04% illustrate a slightly stronger performance with the white pieces. Impressively, the Comeback Rate stands at nearly 60%, indicating a remarkable ability to recover from tough positions. Early resignations are relatively uncommon at just 5.74%.

Across all rated formats, a tilt factor of 6 highlights occasional volatility after tough losses, yet yates21 maintains composure enough to keep pushing forward. Notably, once a piece is lost, returning to win is still a possibility—a testament to the fighting spirit this player demonstrates.

Final Thoughts

Driven by creativity and resilience, yates21 is a player who strives to learn from every encounter. Whether exploring new openings, battling back from material deficits, or refining tactical awareness, the consistent progress showcased in the rating history is a sign of determined growth.