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BuyukustaBerkan

Playing Since: 2021-06-02 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 1664
604W / 528L / 53D
Blitz: 1247
436W / 377L / 23D
Bullet: 767
12W / 16L / 0D

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

Recent Opponents
arzonauta 0W / 1L / 0D View
check_matty 1W / 0L / 0D View
kkbell 0W / 1L / 0D View
vladalbov 1W / 0L / 0D View
ayoub0090 0W / 1L / 0D View
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
Rating by Year202120222023202420251614767YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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
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