Overview
Yulieski Rodriguez Garcia (also known online as YuliGMPro) is a spirited Candidate Master (FIDE) whose chess life reads like a long, entertaining middle game — full of twists, tactical fireworks and the occasional graceless blunder that becomes a future gag. Preferring slower, thoughtful Daily games, Yulieski mixes deep endgame play with an appetite for sharp opening ideas.
Career highlights
From rapid skirmishes to marathon Daily battles, Yulieski has shown a steady rise and some very impressive peaks. A few highlights:
- Earned the Candidate Master (CM) title from FIDE — a formal nod to consistently strong results.
- Frequently excels in tactical, piece-heavy positions and enjoys long, strategic endgames.
- Top performances across time controls — explosive months in Bullet and Blitz, with calm, cerebral results in Daily games.
Quick visual: recent long-term momentum in faster time controls
Playing style & favorite openings
Yulieski is a practical, endgame-ready player who refuses to resign early — his data shows a taste for long games and stubborn comebacks. He mixes offbeat systems with classical defenses to keep opponents guessing.
- Versatile opening repertoire: strong results with the Caro-Kann Defense and the Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
- Frequently deploys the London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation and an irrepressible love for gambits like the Amar Gambit — sometimes for style points, often for wins.
- A go-to decision-maker in sharp positions: comfortable with imbalanced pawns and complex middlegames.
Example game snippet (for the chess viewer):
Notable records & tendencies
Yulieski's stats paint the portrait of a competitor who thrives when the position stays alive:
- Impressive peak months in faster time controls — notable spike periods in Bullet and Blitz. (Sample peak: 2654 (2022-03-23))
- Strong comeback ability and a win rate that improves in longer Daily play.
- Most-played opponents include: corpescador, benecyrill, and garfield_pg. See one profile: Igor Vujačić.
- Longest winning streak: 21 games. Toughest losing run: 18 games. Current form: a short losing stretch — quick to return to form.
Openings & signature moves
Yulieski has built a practical set of “go-to” systems that combine surprise value with solid results. A few standouts:
- Caro-Kann Defense — reliable and successful against a wide pool of opponents.
- London System (Poisoned Pawn Variation) — used as a testing ground for creative tactics.
- Nimzo-Larsen Attack — flexible and combative; leads to offbeat positions.
Interested in a deeper look at his opening success? Try the terms: Caro-Kann Defense and Nimzo-Larsen Attack.
Personality & fun facts
Yulieski plays with a wink: loves drama on the board, hates short draws, and once resigned a winning position because the coffee ran out (legend — unverified). Off the board, they enjoy analyzing crazy gambits and finding the one move opponents never saw coming.
- Preferred time control: Daily — a thinker’s choice.
- Best hours for peak performance: late night — the data jokes "01:00 is prime time."
- Endgame addict: high average moves per decisive game, meaning you’ll rarely see an early concession.
For a snapshot of peak moments: 2549 (2022-01-19) • 2393 (2024-03-23) • 2043 (2023-09-19)
Where to watch next
If you want to follow Yulieski’s next wave of games, look for long Daily contests and tactical Blitz nights. Expect a mixture of cheeky gambits, patient grinding, and entertaining postgame commentary.
- Profile to watch: Corpescador (frequent rival)
- Try challenging Yulieski to a Daily match — bring coffee and patience.