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Yannick Kambrath IM

Username: ykam78

Playing Since: 2012-11-02 (Inactive)

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Daily: 584
1W / 0L / 0D
Rapid: 2402
17W / 8L / 3D
Blitz: 2535
4309W / 3622L / 667D
Bullet: 2502
5222W / 4413L / 665D

Yannick Kambrath: The International Master of Rapid Moves and Tactical Comebacks

Meet Yannick Kambrath, a formidable International Master (IM) who dances on the 64 squares with a blend of strategy, speed, and a pinch of cheeky brilliance. Known in the chess world as ykam78, Yannick has made a name for themselves through relentless blitz duels and bullet battles that would leave even a caffeine-fueled grandmaster breathless.

Rating & Ranking Highlights

  • Blitz: Peaked impressively at a rating of 2735 in 2022, with a consistent average hovering around 2600 over recent years.
  • Bullet: Yannick's bullet rating rockets up to 2749 in 2022, showcasing lightning-fast decisions and nerves of steel.
  • Rapid: Though less frequent in rapid games, Yannick still clocks a solid max rating of 2530 and a fighting spirit.
  • Daily Chess: Occasionally dips toes in daily chess waters — because even IMs need to unwind with a leisurely game.

Playing Style & Strengths

Yannick is no quitter, with a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 90% and an almost superheroic win rate of 97.27% after losing a piece. Forsaking early surrender, Yannick’s reputation for resilience and deep tactical awareness is backed by an endgame frequency exceeding 80%. Average games unfold over about 80 moves, reflecting a penchant for both slow-burning strategic finesse and explosive finale fireworks.

Psychological & Tactical Tendencies

With a tilt factor of only 13 (because even robots have feelings), Yannick manages to keep cool under pressure. Their psyche favors measured battles over impulse decisions, balancing between creative flair and calculated control. That said, there’s still room for human moments—as the “Rated Vs Casual Win Difference” hints at a playful challenge they sometimes face outside rated confines.

Record & Rivals

A master of blitz and bullet duels, Yannick boasts thousands of games with impressive win/loss/draw records:

  • Blitz: 4,735 wins, 3,741 losses, 679 draws
  • Bullet: 5,238 wins, 4,383 losses, 665 draws
  • Rapid: Smaller battlefield, but still fiercely competitive with 11 wins.
  • Daily: Not one to shy away, with 2 wins in 2 games.

Yannick's best (and sometimes worst) opponents read like a colorful gallery of usernames: from 'danieltorpedo' to 'demonicmaroonalpaca' — but those who dare face ykam78 browse at their peril, as the win rates against some foes hover close to perfection or intriguing rivalries emerge.

Fun Facts & Quirks

Top Secret opening? Yannick plays it like they're part of a chess ninja clan, keeping opponents guessing (and sometimes guessing wrong!). Along with a longest winning streak of 27 games, this mastery surely earns them a spot on the “chess cool kids” leaderboard.

And between the hours of midnight and dawn, Yannick’s win rate doesn't just stay strong—it soars above 54%! Clearly, the night is young for this chess magician.

In Summary

Yannick Kambrath is not just a player but a chess athlete who combines patience, precision, and panache. Whether racing through bullet rounds or scheming long endgames, IM Yannick proves chess is not just a game—it’s an art form punctuated by bursts of tactical theatrics and strategic serenity. Expect thrills, spills, and a dash of humor from this chess stalwart as they continue their quest on the global stage.


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Coach Chesswick

Hi Yannick, here’s some targeted feedback to help you break through the 2500-barrier.

1. Snapshot

Current form: strong 2400-2500 blitz performer, excellent tactical eye, but several recent time-pressure losses keep the rating oscillating.
Peak blitz rating: 2735 (2022-09-19) – aim to add ~50 elo by tightening a few recurring issues.

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2. What you already do well

  • Dynamic openings: Your 6.h4 Najdorf and 4…Nf6 English lines create rich fights and suit your style.
  • Tactical alertness: In the win vs spartancarl81 you spotted 37.Nxh6+! in <30 s and converted the initiative.
  • Resourcefulness: You often swindle equal or worse positions by keeping pieces active and playing quickly when ahead on the clock.

3. Biggest rating drains & how to fix them

3.1 Clock management – your #1 leak

Five of your last seven losses were on time, all in playable positions. In the Taimanov game vs KyronGriffith you burned >5 min between moves 11-18 calculating a direct kill. The attack fizzled and you flagged in a still unclear position:


  • Adopt a “30-second rule”: if you spend 30″ and the line isn’t forced, make a solid move and keep time for later.
  • Use increment consciously: with +2 you need ≈8 s/move to stay above 20 s. Train Bullet with +1 to internalise this rhythm.
  • End every opening prep with a pre-move map: write down typical middlegame plans so you can play them instantly rather than calculating from scratch.

3.2 Risky king exposure in the Sicilian (Black)

In several Taimanov & Classical games you push …g5/…h5 before securing e6–d6 squares. White’s pieces flood in and you’re forced to burn time finding only moves. Example critical fragment (loss vs Leebit02):


  • Study recent GM Taimanov games where Black delays …g5 and instead plays …h6/…g6 setups.
  • Memorise the critical d5-break idea; if it isn’t possible, rethink the pawn storm.
  • Run engine sparring: start from move 10 of your loss and let Stockfish show safer restructuring plans.

3.3 Conversion & Endgame technique

Against CarlssonLudvig you won a pawn but later allowed opposite-colored bishop activity and resigned in a drawn bishop ending. Similar slips occur when you’re already low on time.

  • 10-minute endgame workout each day: pick one rook or bishop ending and play vs engine until you win/draw.
  • Always ask: “What’s my nearest passed pawn? Can I create an outside passer before grabbing more material?”
  • Add a pre-endgame scan: consolidate king + pawns for 2 moves before going pawn hunting.

4. Opening menu – quick tweaks

LineKeep / FixAction
Sicilian Najdorf 6.h4 (White)KEEPAdd 12.g4 anti-…d5 line to avoid heavy theory.
Sicilian Taimanov (Black)FIXTest 7…Qc7 & …Nf6 plans; postpone …g5.
Four Knights Scotch (Black)RETHINKSwitch to Petroff or 3…d6 to reduce early simplifications where White keeps small plus.

5. Weekly training blueprint (≈5 h)

  1. 2 h: Structured Blitz sets – 3 games with self-commentary right after each (max 5 min review).
  2. 1 h: Endgame drill – rook + pawn vs rook, B&N mate,  Lucena Position.
  3. 1 h: Opening refresh – update your Taimanov file, add two model games.
  4. 30 min: Tactics streak – stop after 3 mistakes, review motifs (especially clearance and zwischenzug).
  5. 30 min: Physical breaks; play one blitz session standing to build faster decision stamina.

6. Motivation corner

You’re already beating IM-level opposition regularly. Plugging the time-pressure leak alone is worth ~30-40 rating points; safer Sicilian structures can add the rest. Keep your dynamic style—just give it the clock it deserves!

Good luck, and see you above 2500 soon!



🆚 Opponent Insights

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pepechess12 0W / 1L / 0D View
Elis Denele Dicen 0W / 1L / 0D View
gryffindorac8 1W / 0L / 0D View
Haowen Xue 4W / 3L / 0D View
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mitul 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
vass774 167W / 38L / 11D View Games
Leo Bispo 36W / 32L / 8D View Games
white31 36W / 32L / 2D View Games
yoolund 23W / 33L / 4D View Games
TwentyHoursADay 16W / 41L / 1D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2510 2517 2388
2024 2400 2502
2023 2400 2531 584
2022 2545 2583
2021 2550 2546 2451
2020 2591 2615
2019 2379 2468 2325
2018 2380 2473 800
2017 2416 2372 2357 800
2016 2334
2012 1584
Rating by Year201220162017201820192020202120222023202420252615584YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 121W / 128L / 13D 114W / 130L / 23D 84.0
2024 12W / 2L / 1D 9W / 13L / 1D 64.7
2023 128W / 110L / 22D 108W / 118L / 24D 87.6
2022 917W / 639L / 128D 798W / 739L / 127D 86.8
2021 317W / 243L / 42D 309W / 276L / 34D 85.5
2020 1053W / 727L / 117D 938W / 826L / 153D 76.6
2019 938W / 695L / 116D 878W / 753L / 125D 83.3
2018 934W / 705L / 95D 831W / 764L / 123D 83.4
2017 826W / 627L / 102D 732W / 712L / 98D 85.8
2016 46W / 16L / 7D 48W / 18L / 5D 83.9
2012 3W / 2L / 0D 3W / 0L / 0D 48.6

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amar Gambit 547 281 232 34 51.4%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 446 223 196 27 50.0%
Australian Defense 386 219 142 25 56.7%
Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted 356 174 162 20 48.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 347 174 150 23 50.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 341 168 138 35 49.3%
Caro-Kann Defense 331 164 137 30 49.5%
Amazon Attack 316 176 127 13 55.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 254 134 105 15 52.8%
Scandinavian Defense 249 132 104 13 53.0%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 404 275 125 4 68.1%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 243 123 98 22 50.6%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 233 118 97 18 50.6%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 223 101 109 13 45.3%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 211 108 85 18 51.2%
Amazon Attack 206 100 89 17 48.5%
English Opening: Agincourt Defense 183 92 78 13 50.3%
Amar Gambit 177 110 56 11 62.1%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 170 92 69 9 54.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 166 74 81 11 44.6%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Gruenfeld: 5.e3 O-O 5 3 1 1 60.0%
Döry Defense 3 2 0 1 66.7%
Amar Gambit 3 0 2 1 0.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Bb4 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Unknown 2 0 2 0 0.0%
QGD: Orthodox Defence 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 2 1 0 1 50.0%
QGD: 3.Nc3 Nf6 4.e3 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Amazon Attack 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 27 0
Losing 13 3
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