Profile of yoftaa - The Rapid Roller
Meet yoftaa, a chess enthusiast whose rapid games are a rollercoaster of epic highs and humbling lows. Holding a peak rapid rating of 778 as of early 2025, yoftaa's journey through the 64 squares is anything but ordinary.
Chess Style & Stats
A lover of the Scandinavian Defense and its many branches, yoftaa has played over 160 games with this opening alone, rocking a respectable win rate of nearly 48%. Other preferred openings include the King's Pawn Opening (nearly 141 games) and the Bishop's Opening, where yoftaa strikes gold with a 54.5% win rate. Tactical awareness is their middle name, boasting an impressive 56.38% comeback rate – yes, yoftaa knows how to turn the tide when the chips are down!
Style quirks include:
- A slightly high early resignation rate (16%) – sometimes yoftaa prefers to save face by bowing out early rather than dragging on.
- Average game length of ~47 moves when winning, showing a penchant for marathon battles.
- Winning as black (48.67%) edges out winning as white (47.26%) – the dark side suits them well.
Battle Scars and Victories
With over 800 wins and nearly as many losses in rapid alone, yoftaa shows resilience and tenacity. Their longest winning streak clocks in at a solid 8 games, but the losing streak of 10 reminds us even the best have off days – or weeks. The current streak, unfortunately, tips toward the down side with a loss.
Fun fact: When the clock strikes midnight, yoftaa’s win rate peaks – maybe they’re secretly a chess wizard who feasts on moonlight!
Notable Recent Games
Recent Triumph: Against the formidable T0NZ0, yoftaa showcased tactical finesse in a Scandinavian Defense Closed, winning by resignation in a captivating 32-move battle.
View the thrilling final moments
On the flip side, every hero faces defeat, and yoftaa’s recent losses remind us that chess isn't just a game—it’s a humbling teacher.
Personality & Chess Philosophy
Underestimateandyoulose could very well be yoftaa’s motto—because their record smashing opponents with a 100% win rate is lengthy and impressive. However, their tilt factor of 10 indicates that even the calmest warriors have moments of frustration. But hey, with a comeback rate over 56%, it’s clear yoftaa refuses to stay down for long.
When to catch yoftaa online?
Their best time to play is at midnight (00:00)—a bit of nightlife magic, or just the perfect chess groove under the stars.
In Conclusion
With a blend of tenacity, tactical savvy, and that midnight spark, yoftaa is a rapid chess player to watch. Whether crashing through openings or surviving tough endgames, they remind us all that chess is as much about heart as it is about brains.
Keep an eye on yoftaa—because every game is a new chapter in this player's unpredictable epic saga.
Hi yoftaa! 👍 Here’s a personalized review of your recent play
What’s working well
- Active piece play. In several wins you quickly brought your queen and minor pieces into the enemy camp (see move 6 Nxc7+ in the game vs t0nz0).
- Tactical alertness. You already spot basic forks, pins and back-rank tricks. The mating pattern 19.Qd8# in your win against Ricego25 shows good calculation.
- Fighting spirit. Your 81-move win vs oihan24 proves you don’t give up when things get complicated.
Main growth areas (next 4–6 weeks)
- Opening discipline. Early queen adventures (e.g. 3.Qh5, 2.Qg4) often leave you behind in development. Try a “6-move rule”: no queen moves until at least three minor pieces are out and you have castled.
- King safety. In your most recent loss you played 8.Ng5? …h6 9.Qh5 Nxh5 and lost a piece before castling. Plan to castle in the first 10 moves in every game.
- Blunder checks. Roughly half of your losses come from hanging pieces in one move. Before every move ask, “What can my opponent capture?” Deliberately spend 5 seconds on this checklist.
- End-game technique. Converting K+Q+R vs K took many extra moves. Drill the basic mates (K+Q vs K, K+R vs K) until you can finish within 20 seconds.
Opening starter pack
• As White, build a solid “Italian” set-up: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 followed by short castle, d3, c3, Re1.
• As Black, your Scandinavian is fine, but prefer 2…Qxd5 to avoid the tricky 3.Nc3 d4 lines that gave you trouble. Study 10 model games and note the typical plans.
Tactics & calculation drill
• 15 daily puzzles (rating 400-800) focusing on forks, skewers and basic mates.
• After each game, replay every move where the engine says “?” and ask, “What was the simple tactic I missed?”
Illustrative example – early queen danger
[Pgn|1.e4 e5 2.c4 Nf6 3.Bd3 Bc5 4.Nh3 O-O 5.O-O d6 6.Ng5 h6 7.Nf3 Nc6 8.Ng5 hxg5 9.Qh5 Nxh5 0-1]Notice how the queen sortie left your knight en prise and your king still in the center. Following the “6-move rule” would have avoided this.
Weekly training plan
- 3 rapid games (15|10) – apply the opening rules and blunder check.
- 30 min tactics puzzle rush.
- Review one master game with commentary, focusing on piece development & king safety.
- End-game drill: K+Q vs K five times, K+R vs K five times.
Motivation corner
Your current 778 (2025-01-06) shows you’re already improving. Fixing just the “early queen move” habit could easily add 100-150 rating points in a month. Keep the fighting spirit and enjoy the climb!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| therealsc | 0W / 1L / 1D | |
| sophiadt | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| sadegh_jikjik | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| allanbanana | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| stalker7995 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| hubertusekoeur | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| fixbree | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| kuufu | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| lawhime | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| g1ord4n0 | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dagimawi-nigussie | 12W / 9L / 0D | |
| 1nickma | 4W / 3L / 0D | |
| asharsultan | 0W / 4L / 0D | |
| kyawthumyint-ktm | 3W / 1L / 0D | |
| ngokitti | 1W / 3L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 574 | 494 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 669W / 656L / 46D | 638W / 679L / 47D | 48.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense | 553 | 256 | 271 | 26 | 46.3% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 204 | 102 | 94 | 8 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 147 | 79 | 63 | 5 | 53.7% |
| Australian Defense | 143 | 64 | 75 | 4 | 44.8% |
| Amar Gambit | 117 | 61 | 52 | 4 | 52.1% |
| Alekhine Defense | 116 | 55 | 57 | 4 | 47.4% |
| Bishop's Opening | 112 | 67 | 43 | 2 | 59.8% |
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 111 | 52 | 57 | 2 | 46.9% |
| Barnes Defense | 111 | 49 | 58 | 4 | 44.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 107 | 38 | 65 | 4 | 35.5% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Czech Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| French Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Dresden Opening: The Goblin | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 8 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |