Ufuk Sezen Arat, International Master
Ufuk Sezen Arat, known online as aftereverypartyidie, is a FIDE International Master with a playing style that combines serious chess strength and a username that sounds like the title of a very dramatic tournament documentary.
His online record shows a player comfortable in fast-paced chess, particularly bullet, where decisions must be made before the opponent has time to wonder whether the position is strategically sound. Ufuk has also built an impressive blitz profile, reaching a peak of 2687, while his bullet peak reached 2718.
Opening Repertoire
Ufuk's repertoire features sharp, practical choices. The Caro-Kann Defense">Caro-Kann Defense appears regularly, while the Sicilian Defense">Sicilian Defense supplies the tactical tension expected from a player who is rarely interested in a quiet afternoon at the board.
In blitz, the Sicilian Najdorf Variation has been one of his most successful choices, producing a win rate above 58 percent in the available games. His white repertoire also includes the Dragon Variation, where some lines have produced particularly lively results.
Playing Style
- Strong preference for fast time controls, especially bullet.
- Long games are not off the menu, with an average decisive game length of roughly 85 moves.
- Frequently reaches endgames, suggesting that the resignation button is not pressed merely because the queens have disappeared.
- Shows a notable comeback rate after difficult positions.
- The queen is his most common checking piece, giving many attacks a suitably theatrical entrance.
Career Snapshot
Ufuk's recorded online performances include hundreds of blitz and bullet games, with especially active periods in 2023 and 2024. His longest winning streak reached nine games, while his longest losing streak stretched to thirteen, a reminder that even an International Master occasionally encounters a chessboard with opinions of its own.
As aftereverypartyidie, he brings title-level calculation, a broad opening toolkit, and a willingness to keep fighting long after many players would have begun preparing their post-game excuses.