yks234

Player Profile: yks234

Meet yks234, a resilient rapid chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster—full of ups, downs, and a fair share of spectacular checkmates.

Rating & Performance

Starting from humble beginnings in 2023 with a rapid rating hovering around 800, yks234's dedication and sharp tactics have propelled them to a peak rapid rating of 926 in April 2025. Although the path wasn't always smooth—with intense battles and near evenly split wins and losses (806 wins to 811 losses)—this player shows remarkable grit.

Style of Play & Tactics

With an average of about 57 moves per win, yks234 prefers a well-thought-out, strategically deep game rather than rushing to victory. Their games tend to feature endgames frequently, about 56% of the time, showing a love for fighting until the final moves.

Tactically, they are a comeback artist, boasting a comeback rate near 79%—proving they're never out until the last pawn falls. Interestingly, even after losing a piece, they keep the fight alive with a win rate of just over 44%. Not one to give up early, their early resignation rate remains impressively low at about 6%.

Psychological Insights

In the psychological arena, yks234 experiences a modest "tilt factor" of about 13%, which means frustration may strike every now and then but never overwhelms them. Their best time to play is early morning, around 4 AM, probably to catch opponents snoozing or perhaps their own brain working best when the world is quiet.

Opening Repertoire

The mysterious forces of chess are reflected in yks234’s favorite openings: a large portion—over 1,300 games—are under "Unknown Opening," hinting at a tendency to keep opponents guessing or maybe mixing styles chaotically. The Top Secret opening sees nearly 200 games, reflecting a flair for the unconventional. Among known tactics, the player's strongest opening appears to be the French Defense with a winning rate of a striking 80%, whereas the classic King’s Pawn Opening shows room for improvement with a win rate below 40%.

Notable Games

In a recent duel on June 2nd, 2025, yks234 dazzled with a precise checkmate against fragi68, concluding the game with their queen delivering a perfect strike after a complex midgame maneuvering. This game highlights yks234’s patience and endgame prowess.

Win-Loss Record & Opponents

Accruing over 1,678 rapid games, yks234 balances acts as much as a champion and a student of the game. They maintain approximately a 50/50 win-loss ratio, sprinkled with draws in just over 3% of their games.

Familiar foes like pamu93 have faced them multiple times (15 to be exact), creating rivalries that keep the board electrifying.

Fun Fact

If chess were a sitcom, yks234 would be the main character, delivering comebacks, losing narrowly in time scrambles, and occasionally performing unexpected checkmates that surprise everyone—including themselves.

Watch out opponents; yks234 may be quiet in rating numbers, but on the board, they’re a relentless force woven with grit, strategy, and a dash of mystery.