Sarp Sahin
Candidate Master and bullet chess specialist, known online as bulletplayer2024. Sarp Sahin earned the Candidate Master title from FIDE, but his online identity is no accident. He prefers bullet chess above all else, and the numbers show why.
The Rise of a Bullet Specialist
Sarp started his online journey in late 2023 with a bullet rating near 1943 and a blitz rating of 1700. By September 2026, he had transformed into a 2600 level speed demon, reaching a bullet peak of 2632 (2026-09-04) and a blitz peak of 2584 (2026-09-04). The climb is best seen in the chart below:
His 2026 campaign was especially fierce. He won 50 games as Black against only 10 losses, and his win rate when delivering the first check jumped to 82 percent. When Sarp seized the initiative, he rarely let go.
Playing Style and Signature Openings
As White, Sarp loves the Nimzo-Larsen Attack and the cheeky Amar Gambit. As Black, he is a devoted Caro-Kann Defense player, and he has crushed the Benoni Gambit Accepted with a 91.67 percent win rate. His opening performance chart shows exactly where he thrives:
He is a fighter to the end. His early resignation rate is only 1.53 percent, his endgame frequency is 85 percent, and he wins 81.82 percent of games after falling behind on material. His average winning game lasts about 77 moves, so expect a marathon when facing him.
Rivalries
No biography is complete without rivals. Sarp's most frequent foe is Serdar Murat Yildiz, who has gotten the better of him in 25 of 38 meetings. Fortunately for Sarp, he owns prowhale3306 with 29 wins and no losses, and LightLegacy has also struggled, losing 21 of 26 games against him.
Quirks and Numbers
- Longest winning streak: 17 games
- Longest losing streak: 9 games
- Tilt factor: 9, proof that even Candidate Masters rage after tough losses
- Best time to play: 2:00 AM, with a perfect 100 percent win rate
- Most common checking piece: the Queen
- Win rate against lower rated players: 71.54 percent