Erdinç Yaralı - The Blitz Maestro with a Twist
Meet Erdinç Yaralı, a chess player whose rating history reads like an adventurous roller coaster—and who embraces every twist, turn, win, and loss with undying enthusiasm. Though his peak Blitz rating soared to a respectable 1131 in early 2023, his journey through the ranks is marked by persistence, a spirited tactical mind, and just enough endgame wizardry to make you wonder if he’s sneakily practiced in a parallel universe.
Playing Style & Strengths
Erdinç’s style is a blend of resilience and patience, with an endgame frequency of nearly 49% and a comeback rate of 78.6%—meaning he’s the kind of player who bites back hard even after losing material. He’s equally comfortable with White or Black, boasting win rates around 45-46%. But beware: his tilt factor of 9 warns that a few bad moves might summon the inner chess drama queen!
Favorite Openings
On the battlefield, Erdinç thrives with the Scotch Game, especially in Blitz where he wins over 59% of his games with it, and the Petrov’s Defense Classical Variation, boasting a notable 62.5% win rate. His Rapid performances shine with the Queens Pawn Opening and Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation, both with a perfect 100% win rate, proving his knack for catching opponents off-guard in less time pressure.
Recent Form
His recent games tell a story of iron-willed perseverance: with 154 wins and 204 losses in Blitz, and a positive record in Rapid (61 wins to 40 losses), Erdinç knows well how to handle both victory and defeat. His longest winning streak of 11 games reveals the potential fireworks when the pieces align in his favor.
Most Memorable Game
In a recent dazzling live Blitz encounter from May 2025, Erdinç turned up the heat with the Nimzowitsch Defense, winning on time against an opponent rated similarly. The game featured clever pawn breaks and precise queen maneuvers, showing off that sometimes it's not just about checkmate but the art of chess endurance.
Fun Facts
- Plays best at 1 AM—so don’t schedule casual games with him before breakfast.
- Has a 100% win record against several opponents including “munaall” and “baconp”—beware if you’re on this list!
- Enjoys the thrill of Blitz but has room to improve in Rapid to revive some lost glory.
- Average moves per win: a solid 52, suggesting Erdinç’s games are anything but rushed.
Erdinç Yaralı may not be a grandmaster (yet), but he’s certainly a grand entertainer, blending strategic grit with moments of brilliance, and an attitude that every chessboard tells a unique story.
