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youman Thebest GM

Username: youman2016

Playing Since: 2016-08-24 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Blitz: 2909
833W / 677L / 119D
Bullet: 1200
0W / 1L / 0D

youman Thebest: A Grandmaster's Chess Odyssey

Meet youman Thebest, a Grandmaster recognized by FIDE, whose blitz chess game is as electrifying as it is unpredictable. From an impressive rating climb starting at 1413 in 2016 to a peak blitz rating of 2909 in 2022, youman isn't just playing chess; they are rewriting the blitz narrative one rapid decision at a time.

Known in the chess world by the username youman2016, this Grandmaster boasts an astonishing 93% and a flawless 100% win rate even after losing a piece. If chess were a battlefield, youman would be the tenacious general rallying from the brink of defeat to claim victory.

While most players grudgingly resign early, youman prefers to stick it out with only a mere 15% early resignation rate. This resilience pays off, given their endgame appearances in almost 85% of matches, often turning the tables in marathon battles lasting over 80 moves.

Youman is also famous for their impressive winning streaks: the longest being a jaw-dropping 20 consecutive wins, and currently riding a wave with a 3-game streak. Their playing style balances solid openings (which they guard closely, rated as "Top Secret") and a fearless approach to clutch moments, making them a fearsome opponent on any day.

Their performance varies just like mood swings on a rollercoaster, with win rates peaking at 65% during evening blitz games around 18:00 and dropping to about 35% in the early mornings. Saturdays and Fridays seem to be their lucky days, where they shine brightest.

Off the board, youman maintains a lighthearted attitude—perhaps best reflected by their username and their impressive record against many opponents, some boasting flawless 100% win rates against familiar rivals like alexrustemov and mahan_83. However, don’t let the nickname fool you; the battles are fierce and full of cunning tactics.

When asked about their secret weapon, it's simple: a mix of stubborn resilience, tactical genius, and perhaps a dash of mischievous charm that keeps opponents guessing and entertained alike.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Brandon Jacobson 16W / 21L / 0D
Robert L. Hess 20W / 8L / 0D
Di Li 9W / 12L / 3D
Gianmarco Leiva 14W / 8L / 1D
Yaacov Norowitz 5W / 16L / 1D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2022 2909
2021 2803
2020 1200 2799
2019 2794
2017 2579
2016 2609
Rating by Year20162017201920202021202229092579YearRatingBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2022 12W / 12L / 1D 17W / 8L / 1D 80.3
2021 89W / 80L / 8D 74W / 82L / 19D 85.1
2020 207W / 173L / 32D 182W / 194L / 32D 84.7
2019 7W / 1L / 1D 6W / 2L / 0D 77.8
2017 52W / 38L / 7D 46W / 41L / 7D 86.0
2016 70W / 25L / 4D 71W / 22L / 7D 79.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1629 833 677 119 51.1%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 1 0 1 0 0.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 20 3
Losing 10 0