Kerem Akman

Kerem Akman: The Chess Journeyman

Also known in the digital chess circles as caakman, Kerem Akman is that chess player who doesn't just play the game — he experiences it. Starting off in 2016 with a modest blitz rating of 1061, Kerem has carved out a niche for himself by steadily grinding through the ranks across Bullet, Blitz, and Rapid formats.

The Rating Rollercoaster

From a Bullet peak of 1093 in 2021 to a notable blitz zenith of 1384 in 2019, Kerem has seen his fair share of ups and downs. If rating trends were waves, he'd be surfing the seven seas with style. While Bullet saw a dip in 2022 with an average around 723, Kerem's persistence is unwavering, reflected by his continued activity up to 2025 with Blitz ratings around 1132 and a Rapid rating currently at 754 — not too shabby for a game where even grandmasters sometimes blink.

Style and Stratagem

Kerem is no quitter — his early resignation rate of just 6.02% showcases a fighter's heart. He wades through 55 moves on average before winning and doesn’t throw in the towel easily when losing a piece, boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece (take that, adversity!). His comeback rate is an impressive 73.3% — remember that moment when you thought a game was lost, but then Kerem pulled a Houdini? That’s him.

His games average about 55 moves per win, showing that patience is a virtue, and he’s no stranger to the endgame, which appears in over half of his matches.

Psychological Chess

Life on the board, however, isn't always smooth. Kerem battles a tilt factor of 14, so even the most composed players might catch him on an off-day, but offsetting this, he retains notably better success with rated games than casual ones by about 17.57%, suggesting he rises to the big occasion despite the emotional tides.

The Opponents and The Record

Having locked horns repeatedly with numerous opponents, Kerem holds some enviable win rates — 100% against several players like vmanv and knakattack — and just about even records against others. His longest winning streak is a fierce 14 games, and he carries a current 2-game winning streak into his next battle. Chess fans know a streak like that means business.

Time and Triumphs

Kerem's playing rhythm is as quirky as his handle. He’s most effective during early morning and mid-afternoon hours, with a surprising 88.89% win rate at 2 AM — who knew that was his chess power hour? However, his late-night form dips, perhaps signifying that even the best need their beauty sleep.

By weekday, Tuesdays seem to bring out his best, with a win rate nudging just above 50%, while Saturdays give him the toughest fight — a humbling 45.91% win rate, so perhaps consider avoiding a game with Kerem while enjoying your weekend brunch.

The Opening Mystery

Kerem prefers to keep his favorite openings under wraps, labeled simply as Top Secret, which only adds to the intrigue. But with nearly 34,000 blitz games and almost 1,600 bullet games under this mystery opening umbrella, it’s safe to say it’s served him well.

In Conclusion

Kerem Akman is a player of resilience, strategic depth, and a pinch of mystery. Great at comebacks and battle-hardened across all chess time controls, he’s a formidable presence on any chessboard — whether virtual or over the real wood. Keep an eye out; he might just turn your queen into a pawn... or worse!