About Avery Yu
Avery Yu is a titled chess player who has proudly earned the Woman International Master (WIM) title from FIDE. Known for a sharp tactical style and resilience on the board, Avery is a fierce competitor with a preference for the blitz time control, where quick thinking and rapid moves lead to thrilling battles.
Playing Style and Strengths
Avery's playing style is characterized by solid endgame knowledge and an impressive tactical awareness, boasting a comeback rate of nearly 87%. With an average game length around 72 moves, Avery demonstrates patience and strategic depth, often turning the tides even after losing pieces.
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz
- Early Resignation Rate: Very low (1.09%) — never gives up easily!
- Strong psychological resilience with a notable tilt factor of 8, keeping cool under pressure
Notable Openings
Avery enjoys a diverse repertoire with some favorite and successful openings, including:
- Blackburne Shilling Gambit — Avery has nearly a 52% win rate in bullet games with this tricky gambit.
- Scandinavian Defense — A reliable choice with a winning percentage over 58% in bullet chess.
- Sicilian Defense (including the Najdorf Variation) — A classic, well-handled with solid results.
- Caro-Kann Defense — Impressive success, especially in rapid games, with an 88% win rate.
- Barnes Defense — A favorite in blitz, boasting over 62% wins.
Quite the opening cabinet — Avery’s opponents can never be sure what they'll face next!
Achievements & Peak Performance
- Woman International Master (WIM) title awarded by FIDE
- Peak Blitz rating of 2313 (achieved September 2024)
- Peak Bullet rating of 2243 (achieved July 2025)
- Peak Rapid rating of 2144 (achieved September 2023)
- Demonstrated steady improvement and resilience over recent years, climbing the ratings charts with dedication and hard work
Fun Facts
- Avery’s favorite hour to play is 14:00 — peak chess brain power strikes early afternoon!
- Has battled more than 350 games against the opponent “seppppppy,” showing both fierce rivalry and unmatched endurance.
- Never underestimates a tricky gambit, often employing the Blackburne Shilling Gambit to confuse and conquer.
- Enjoys long tactical battles, with an average first capture happening only after 6 moves—slow and steady wins the race!