Augustin Droin (aka Ykow) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Augustin Droin, a formidable force wielding the prestigious title of International Master conferred by FIDE. Known in the online arenas as "Ykow," Augustin blends serious chess prowess with a hint of charm and a dash of humor — proving that intense focus doesn’t exclude a playful spirit.
Rising Through the Ranks
Augustin's chess journey is nothing short of a rollercoaster, with his bullet rating soaring close to the mythical 2800 mark (peaked at 2814 in June 2022) and blitz rating recently rocketing to an eye-popping 2758 in July 2024. If rapid and daily chess were dragons, Augustin would be the slayer, boasting ratings above 2200 and undefeated daily wins to his name.
Playing Style and Stats
With a penchant for protracted battles (averaging over 71 moves per game whether winning or losing), Augustin is a patient strategist who loves to drag opponents deep into the endgame — where his skills shine best, appearing in over 70% of his games. His resilience is legendary: he bounces back from grim positions with an 85% comeback rate after losing material, all while maintaining a surprisingly low early resignation rate of just over 5%.
True to the spirit of a warrior, Augustin's longest winning streak is an epic 61 games. Not bad for someone who also knows how to swallow defeat gracefully (longest losing streak capped at 12 games). After all, what’s chess without a little drama?
The Time Wizard
When it comes to the clock, Augustin favors the mysterious early mornings with his best performance recorded as early as 5 AM (the best time of day to play). His win rate on Mondays is a smashing 70%—perfect way to kick off the workweek. Though the hour before midnight sees dips in success (a humbling ~12% win rate at 23:00), he often redeems by firing up intense battles shortly after.
On Openings and Victories
The details behind Augustin’s opening strategies remain a clever mystery ("Top Secret" according to the stats). Yet, don't be fooled — his near-49% win rate in blitz, 52% in rapid, and a dazzling 64.5% in bullet show he masters the opening battlefield with ease. His daily chess record? A perfect 100% win rate. Probably because he faces only friendly fire at this speed.
Epic Battles and Recent Adventures
Augustin's most recent recorded victory was a hard-fought blitz game where, true to his style, patience paid off as he forced his opponent to succumb on time. Checkmate and resignation both litter his recent highlights – a testament to a chess gladiator comfortable closing battles in any way possible.
Fun Facts
- Username: Ykow
- Longest Winning Streak: 61 games (try not to blink during that streak!)
- Favorite Battle Time: Early morning chess wizardry at 5 AM
- Bullet Blitz Machine: Over 1000 bullet games played, nearly two-thirds are wins!
In short, Augustin Droin is not just your everyday chess player — he is a relentless fighter, a meticulous strategist, and occasionally, a chess ninja who’s happiest leaving opponents scratching their heads wondering what just happened. Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid, Augustin brings fire to the board and leaves no piece unchallenged.