Olga Yushko - Woman FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Olga Yushko, also known by the username Yushko_Olga, is a formidable chess player who has proudly earned the title of Woman FIDE Master. Known for her tactical prowess and resilience on the board, Olga has battled through thousands of blitz, rapid, and bullet games, amassing a rich and colorful career.
Early Days and Rise
Starting out with a modest blitz rating around 1500 in 2014, Olga has demonstrated tremendous improvement over the years, skyrocketing to a peak blitz rating of 2375 as recently as April 2025. Along the way, she also hit impressive peaks of 2238 in bullet and 2064 in rapid games, proving she's not just a one-format wonder.
Playing Style and Strengths
With an endgame frequency soaring over 79%, Olga clearly doesn’t shy away from the gritty, strategic phases of chess. Her average moves per win hover around 72, showing patience and depth rather than flash-in-the-pan tactics. Yet, her 85.76% comeback rate confirms she’s no pushover—losing a piece doesn’t mean losing hope!
While she may have a slight tilt factor of 14 (who doesn’t?), her best time to perplex opponents is early mornings around 8AM, aligning with her strongest win rates at dawn hours—a true chess owl turned early bird.
Favorite Openings
Olga's opening repertoire boasts some mystery with a whopping 2774 blitz games listed under "Top Secret," where she's secured 45.57% wins. However, she’s also fond of classic lines like the Queen's Gambit Declined Exchange and the Nimzo-Indian Defense Kmoch Variation, proving she respects both tradition and innovation.
Recent Battles
Her latest victory on June 3, 2025, saw her expertly dismantling an opponent with cool precision, winning on time after grinding through a Nimzo-Indian Defense. On the flip side, her recent losses were also hard-fought, featuring battles against tough opponents and showcasing her never-say-die spirit.
Fun Facts
- Olga tends to win more often on Sundays and Wednesdays, with win rates nudging near 50%.
- She has a quirky "Early Resignation Rate" of just under 1%, meaning she almost never gives up early—chess drama lovers rejoice!
- Her white pieces score slightly better than black, but don’t tell her—she’ll keep both sides equally ready to pounce!
In the world of chess, where every move counts, Olga Yushko stands as a tenacious competitor and an inspiration for anyone who believes that steady improvement and mental toughness can win the day—one checkmate at a time.