Ilkay Koc - The National Master of Chess
Ilkay Koc, also known by the much cooler handle azzbrn, has earned the prestigious title of National Master, proving that they're not just a casual checkmating enthusiast but a true chess warrior of notable skill.
Since 2018, Ilkay has blitzed their way through thousands of games, peaking with a blitz rating a hair short of 2530 in 2025 — that's faster than most people’s Wi-Fi and nearly as lethal as their queen sacrifices. Bullet battles are no less intense, with ratings soaring over 2200, while their rapid games clock in with a sharp 2307 peak rating. Clearly, speed and strategy are their kingdom!
With a longest winning streak of 28 games, Ilkay has demonstrated an uncanny ability to lock down victories, and with a comeback rate of 85%, they somehow always find a way to march back from the brink, making losing pieces look like just another puzzle to solve.
Analyzing their playstyle reveals a consistent average of around 70 moves per game won or lost — patience and persistence are their allies. Ilkay tends to win a bit more often with the white pieces (about 58%) but doesn’t shy away from black’s challenges either.
Despite a tilt factor of 9 (because hey, even masters get frustrated occasionally), Ilkay's ability to win after losing a piece sits at a perfect 100%. In other words: if you snatch a pawn, better watch your back, because Ilkay is ready to turn the tables with a sneaky tactical twist.
Their opening repertoire might be "Top Secret" (and trust us, no chess journalist has cracked that code yet), but it’s evidently very effective — boasting win rates above 70% in rapid games and respectable numbers across other formats.
Ilkay’s opponents beware: whether it's Sunday afternoon or a Friday night blitz session, their top win times align perfectly with peak chess hours, meaning they're always battle-ready when you least expect it.
In short, Ilkay Koc is a force to be reckoned with — a tactical ninja, a strategic master, and occasionally a humble human who willingly resigns early (only 0.58% of the time though!). Follow their games for lessons in resilience, speed, and a little bit of chess magic.