Profile
Fausto Castella Garcia (YEIKO2017) is a FIDE Master and a force to be reckoned with on the fast time controls. A true blitz specialist, Fausto built a reputation for sharp tactics, long endgames and a willingness to enter wild Sicilian battles. He prefers Blitz play and has logged thousands of games at lightning pace while keeping a taste for complex middlegame fights.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Username: YEIKO2017
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Style highlights: tactical, endgame-prone, likes long decisive games
Playing Style and Strengths
Fausto combines tactical sharpness with surprising endurance. He often converts messy middlegame complications into endgames where his long average game length pays off. Opponents should beware of late comebacks and a high comeback rate that reads like a dramatic movie script.
- High comeback rate and resilient in adverse positions
- Avg moves per win often exceed 60 moves, so do not expect early bargains
- Strong at transforming initiative into practical endgame pressure
Openings and Preferences
Fausto has a broad repertoire but certain lines stand out. He enjoys the tactical fireworks of Sicilian setups while also scoring very well with classical Ruy Lopez lines when the position calms. The French Defense is one of his reliable weapons with an above average win rate as White and Black in blitz play.
- Favorite complex battlegrounds: Sicilian Defense and its many branches
- Very successful in Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Anderssen Variation
- Solid results with the French Defense and selective Caro-Kann play
Career Highlights and Trends
Fausto reached peak blitz heights and also posted a notable bullet peak. He has recorded long winning runs and endured tough stretches. If you want to study resilience under pressure, his games are a good classroom.
- Peak Blitz performance captured in his rise through 2022 and 2024
- Longest winning streak recorded: 11 games
- Longest losing streak recorded: 19 games
- Very active player with thousands of blitz games fought over multiple years
Notable Opponents and Rivalries
Fausto has played dozens of times against regular opponents. Some of these matches read like mini rivalries on the server. If you want to peek at the rivalries, check these frequent sparring partners.
- Most played opponents include matwe2, patzer-reloaded and mr_garvey
- Good recent records versus players like pomberito2
- Explore a frequent opponent profile: matwe2
Fun Facts and Trivia
Fausto can be serious over the board and mischievous in chat. Expect the occasional witty comment after a tight win. He also shows up well outside prime hours which corresponds to some of his best win rates.
- Best time of day to catch peak form: around 01:00 according to time-of-day trends
- Notorious for long endgames and for declining early resignations
- Likes to keep opponents guessing with unusual gambits in bullet games
Sample Game and Study
Here is a short illustrative game fragment from a Sicilian-style clash. Use it to study opening ideas and a typical middlegame plan.
- Replay this illustrative mini sequence:
- Example full game to review: View Game
Data and Visuals
For quick reference, here are a few dynamic placeholders that summarize Fausto's journey. They are designed to load interactive views in the client when available.
- Blitz rating trend:
- Career Blitz peak: 2616 (2024-08-29)
How to Follow and Learn
Study Fausto for lessons in practical resourcefulness and for converting messy positions into wins. If you are preparing to face him online be ready for long games and sharp Sicilian theory. For quick study, review his games against frequent opponents and focus on endgame transitions.
- Look up recurrent opponents to spot patterns: Joaquin Rodrigo Jimenez
- Practice typical French and Ruy Lopez structures to neutralize his favorite setups