BuyukustaBerkan: The Resolute Rook of Rapid Chess
BuyukustaBerkan is no ordinary chess enthusiast—this player is a whirlwind on the board, especially when the clock is ticking. Rising from humble beginnings with a rapid rating of 580 in mid-2021 to an impressive peak of 1665 by late 2024, Berkan showcases not just growth, but determination that could rival even the toughest grandmasters' resolve.
Style & Strengths
With an average game length of 61 moves in wins and a sturdy endgame frequency topping 54%, BuyukustaBerkan is a strategist who embraces the long game. The comeback rate is a staggering 75.56%, meaning even when the odds look grim, Berkan fights back harder—checkmating opponents' hopes and dreams alike. The early resignation rate is a modest 2.78%, proving that lurking in resignation is simply not in this player's vocabulary.
Notable Stats & Records
- Rapid Wins: 604 games (with a competitive 50.71% win rate playing "Top Secret" openings!)
- Blitz Wins: 362 games and a personal best blitz rating of 1266 in April 2025 — lightning fast yet precise.
- Bullet Battles: Although less frequent here, with 12 wins to 16 losses, this player still packs a punch in the shortest format.
Opening Repertoire
BuyukustaBerkan has a flair for mystery: overwhelmingly relying on “Top Secret” openings in rapid and blitz formats keeps opponents guessing... literally. Other favorite tactical arenas include the Italian Game and the Scandinavian Defense, wielded with 100% and flawless vigor in certain blitz matches.
Psychological Fortitude & Playing Times
This player’s tilt factor of 12 suggests some passionate reactions — who doesn’t get a little fire under pressure? Interestingly, the best playing hour is around 5 AM, early enough to surprise even rooks still snoozing! Win rates soar over 62% during those early mornings and even at 10 AM, showing that Berkan’s brain is a well-oiled, calculating machine when most humans are still hitting snooze.
Memorable Moments & Recent Games
Berkan’s last recorded win on June 1, 2025, was a textbook example of perseverance—a grueling 31-move Rapid game against "zharas25" sealed by a timely win on the clock. The last loss, just moments earlier that same day against "Beef-Arancini," was a harsh reminder of chess’s unforgiving nature — checkmated but never defeated in spirit.
Versus Opponents & Rivalries
Facing foes from “aardaoztrkk” to “azordchess,” Berkan’s win rates paint the picture of a tenacious player with certain rivals bested cleanly with 100% efficiency. Needless to say, if you face BuyukustaBerkan over the board, expect an opponent who knows the battlefield inside out and naps only after the final checkmate.
In Summary
BuyukustaBerkan is a blend of grit, tactical awareness, and a pinch of mystery. Whether wielding the rapid clock or diving into blitz battles, this player is always hungry for victory and a good positional squeeze. Expect vibrant openings, determined comebacks, and remarkable endgames that turn the tides. Just don’t wake Berkan before 5 AM—chess brilliance is clearly an early bird’s game here.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| aardaoztrkk | 8W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| azeribirisadami | 1W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| amechwan | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| sacrificemastersrb | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| ryshadtathel | 0W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 767 | 1117 | 1593 | |
| 2024 | 870 | 1131 | 1614 | |
| 2023 | 971 | 1362 | ||
| 2022 | 961 | 846 | 1170 | |
| 2021 | 926 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 111W / 99L / 10D | 99W / 116L / 3D | 59.2 |
| 2024 | 132W / 94L / 6D | 122W / 94L / 12D | 64.1 |
| 2023 | 216W / 169L / 24D | 196W / 193L / 17D | 60.2 |
| 2022 | 58W / 49L / 1D | 46W / 60L / 3D | 61.4 |
| 2021 | 3W / 1L / 0D | 3W / 0L / 0D | 63.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1191 | 604 | 534 | 53 | 50.7% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 611 | 324 | 267 | 20 | 53.0% |
| Italian Game Two Knights Modern Bishops Opening | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Alapin Sicilian Defense | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Panov Attack | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game Hungarian Defense | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Ruy Lopez Opening Morphy Defense Exchange Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| London System | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Vienna Game Main Line Paulsen Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Caro Kann Defense Exchange Variation | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 28 | 12 | 16 | 0 | 42.9% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |