Yuliya Shvayger IM

Yuliya Shvayger - International Chess Maestro

Meet Yuliya Shvayger, a chess warrior with the title of International Master bestowed by FIDE—a badge that proves she’s no rookie, but a serious strategist with a knack for turning the tables.

Rating-wise, Yuliya has danced gracefully through rapid and blitz arenas, peaking above 2300 in blitz and hovering near 2200 in rapid play. Her games resemble a thrilling roller coaster—she’s got streaks, comebacks, and enough wins to keep her opponents on their toes.

When it comes to openings, she plays the mysterious “Top Secret” repertoire with a win rate over 58% in blitz—clearly, keeping opponents in the dark is part of the plan.

Psychologically, Yuliya’s resilience is impressive: a 94.6% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece! Basically, she’s the proverbial chess phoenix rising from the ashes of a tactical blunder.

Her style? A marathoner’s mindset: matches that stretch beyond 70 moves on average for wins, with a strong preference for deep endgames (over 80% frequency). If chess were a soap opera, Yuliya’s games would be full of drama and unexpected twists.

Off the board, opponents like “annalhotska” and “valeron87” have tasted her perfection (100% win rate), while some others keep her on her digital toes, but hey, who’s keeping score exactly?

Whether it’s a Friday afternoon or an early morning battle, Yuliya plays hard—her win rates soaring up to 100% at 8 AM and still impressing well into the afternoon. Apparently, coffee and chess are a lethal combo.

In sum: Yuliya Shvayger is not just a player, but a tactical marvel with a streak of resilience, a flair for the dramatic endgame, and a secret stash of opening tricks. Watch her play, and you might just see chess genius in motion — or get checkmated so fast it'll feel like a magic trick.