Yury Shulman GM

Yury Shulman - The Grandmaster Wizard of the Chessboard

Meet Yury Shulman, a chess Grandmaster whose moves have dazzled opponents and fans alike. Awarded the prestigious Grandmaster title by FIDE, Yury embodies the perfect balance of strategic genius, relentless determination, and a dash of unpredictability — much like a magician who never reveals his next trick.

Rating Rollercoaster

Though Yury's rapid rating once started humbly at 1200 in mid-2013, by 2019 he soared to a robust 2300. His blitz and bullet performances peaked spectacularly in early 2014, with blitz climbing all the way to a sizzling 2524 and bullet to 2414. While the bullet scene has thrown some curveballs (thank you, 6-loss streaks), Yury’s resilience and tactical awareness keep him in the game.

Playing Style and Strengths

Not one to shy away from the endgame, Yury frequently ventures deep into the battlefield, with an endgame frequency of nearly 85%. He averages around 74 moves per win, proving patience is a virtue in his playbook. His comeback rate stands impressively at 87.5%, so even if he loses a piece, he’s not ready to throw in the towel just yet. However, if he’s in the zone at midnight (or 23:00), watch out — this is prime time for his chess wizardry!

Victories and Notable Matches

Yury’s recent triumph against ajaybalaraman in July 2019, where he won decisively by resignation, showcased his mastery of the French Defense, effortlessly turning complex positions into victories. A six-game winning streak once proved his unstoppable momentum, though the chess gods do remind us of the occasional 6-game losing streak to keep humility alive.

Rivalries and Opponents

Having crossed swords most often with shankland (35 games) and daniel_fridman (29 games), Yury holds a respectable win rate against these tough rivals — 11.43% and 24.14%, respectively. Against some less frequent opponents, he boasts a flawless 100% win record, reminding us that sometimes it’s not the quantity but the quality of wins that matters.

Psychological Quirks & Quips

With a tilt factor of 6, Yury admits that even grandmasters have their off days — but hey, who doesn’t? He tends to shine on Mondays and Wednesdays with a perfect 100% win rate, proving the start and middle of the week are prime for his brain to fire on all cylinders. Playing blitz and bullet, Yury’s psyche is a rollercoaster, but his love for the game is unwavering.

In Summary

In the world of 64 squares and infinite possibilities, Yury Shulman stands as a Grandmaster with a fierce competitive spirit and a penchant for epic battles. Whether storming through rapid games or racing in bullet, he brings excitement and flair — and perhaps a little bit of magic — to the chessboard.

Next time you see Yury Shulman playing, beware: behind that calm demeanor is a mind calculating kings, queens, and knights in a grand symphony of checkmate dreams.