Yo

Profile Summary: Yo (aka zzzzzzzz zxzzzzz)

Known in the chess world simply as Yo, or by the mysterious username zzzzzzzzzxzzzzz, this player is a blitz enthusiast with a penchant for the Scandinavian Defense and a knack for creative comebacks. Yo’s journey through the chess ranks is a rollercoaster filled with thrilling victories and occasional setbacks — mean enough to keep their opponents guessing, and cheeky enough to keep spectators entertained.

Rating & Stats

Starting with a humble blitz rating around 630 in 2023, Yo has steadily climbed the ratings ladder, reaching a feather-ruffling peak of 865 in November 2024. With an average blitz rating now comfortably sitting near 735, the journey reflects a passionate effort of nearly 5,500 blitz battles fought—winning a little more than half of them. Their rapid play has also flirted with the eight hundreds, topping at 821, where diplomacy takes a backseat and tactics reign supreme.

Playing Style & Tendencies

Yo loves a long fight, boasting an average of almost 70 moves per win, which suggests patience and a strong endgame focus—indeed, their endgame frequency is a striking 64.57%. Their comeback rate is impressive at nearly 76%, proving they don’t just roll over when pieces go missing; they fight back with gritty determination. However, if things go south, they might tilt a tad — a tilt factor of 12 means they’re borderline human when the chess gods conspire against them.

Favorites & Openings

A fierce advocate of the Scandinavian Defense and its Mieses Kotrc Variation, Yo has played over 1,400 games in this opening alone. With just under a 47% win rate here, it’s clear they have done their homework, but don’t expect them to repeat the same game twice — variety is the spice of chess life for Yo. Other openings in their arsenal include the Center Game and the Pirc Defense Maroczy Defense, showcasing their readiness to adapt and keep opponents off-balance.

Memorable Moments

Yo’s most recent memorable win was a sharp and tactical affair in the Scandinavian Defense, ending in a smooth checkmate after a strategic dance that lasted a nail-biting 71 moves. Opponents beware: this is not a player who gives up easily—even when clock seconds tick ominously.

Psychology and Play Time

Morning person? Maybe — Yo performs best around 8 AM, sniffing out opportunities when most players are nursing a coffee or praying their dreams didn’t include a losing chess game. Blitz battles are fought across all hours, but an uncanny 80% win rate at 8 AM suggests some kind of chess wizardry occurs while others are still wobbling into consciousness.

On and Off the Board

While Yo's gender remains a chess mystery worthy of the greatest detectives, their identity rarely matters. What does matter is that Yo is a passionate and resilient player, always ready to jump back into the fray, whether it’s a 3 AM bullet or a deep afternoon rapid. Their current winning streak and steadfast dedication ensure that the chessboard is a place of challenge and joy for both Yo and their opponents.

Ready your pawns and prepare your knights—Yo’s coming for you!