Yaroslav Shevchenko NM

Yaroslav Shevchenko (aka Yyaroslavchess2010)

National Master - The Blitz Wizard

Yaroslav Shevchenko is a titled National Master who dances gracefully on the 64 squares with a blitz paddle brazenness that would make even the fastest bullet players blink twice.

Rising from a humble 1715 blitz rating in mid-2024, Yaroslav soared to an impressive peak of 2614 by June 2025 — a climb faster than a queen slicing across an empty board. And in that same streak of lightning moves, they even hit a bullet max rating of 2585 in January 2025, proving that speed and precision go hand in hand.

Playing Style & Strategy

Known for an endgame passion (engaging in endgames a whopping 85.84% of their matches), Yaroslav plays long and deep, favoring games that average over 83 moves to victory. Be prepared — there’s usually no quick handshake here, and few early resignations either (only 49% early resign rate!). This is chess endurance with a tactical flair.

They have a comeback rate of 85% — a statistic that screams resilience. Losing material? Don’t count Yaroslav out. They win nearly half of the time (44.44%) even after losing a piece. Opponents beware: giving Yaroslav a lead is like handing a knight a second horse.

Favorite Openings

• Sicilian Defense Canal Attack: 100% win rate in 3 blitz games — the little secret sauce that Yaroslav whips out to dispatch opponents with surgical precision.
• Reti Opening Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack: Perfect score in their single blitz game showcasing their ability to master tricky hypermodern lines.
• Top Secret: Ok, maybe not so secret — since it’s their most played opening with nearly 400 games and a solid 46.27% success rate. It's probably a carefully kept secret from their opponents!

Mind & Mood

Our hero shines brightest around 11:00 AM and can boast a 100% win rate at that hour — morning coffee and chess are clearly a magical combo. Weekends (especially Saturdays) bring out the best with nearly 78% wins, proving that Yaroslav turns into a chess beast when relaxed and well caffeinated.

However, beware the tilt factor of 5 — not a sleep-inducing number but enough to know that Yaroslav’s human. Let’s just say they have strong feelings about blundered knights and mysteriously collapsing structures.

Recent Battles

In a recent intense match against ChessMaster2011_1, Yaroslav emerged victorious by resignation after a grueling 56-move skirmish rich with tactical flare and deep strategic nuance. The final position saw their opponent waving the white flag rather than facing another devastating rook invasion.

Conversely, a couple of recent setbacks came from opponents like daika91 and IMRosen, who managed to checkmate and resign respectively — reminding us all that even national masters face the humbling sting of defeat.

Opponent Anecdotes & Feats

Yaroslav’s record shows a set of cherished rivalries and easy wins — taking 100% victories against a club of opponents including sharkarton, pizzalover2502, and alicavasasha. On the flip side, some opponents like zurability have proven to be particularly pesky, handing a few losses to our blitz virtuoso.

What's more, Yaroslav seems to have mastered the art of winning on time as much as on the board, with numerous victories earned by clock pressure — a true sign of speed and savvy!

Summary

In sum, Yaroslav Shevchenko is a blitz battle-hardened National Master with a knack for long games, tactical resilience, and a love for the intricacies of endgames. Their journey from modest beginnings to dominating fast time controls is inspiring, funny, and sometimes a bit nerve-wracking (for their opponents). Whether you meet Yaroslav across the board or in a tense time scramble, you’re guaranteed a sharp fight, a strategic lesson, or at least a spectacular blunder to chuckle about afterward.

So, if you ever face Yyaroslavchess2010, be ready for a rollercoaster ride of cunning gambits, resilient comebacks, and an unrelenting blitz storm!