The Sultan of the Sicilian
Can Alp Cansun, known on the board as cansun, is a National Master with a passion for chaos, clock management, and the occasional 3 a.m. blitz binge. While he calls Rapid his preferred time control, his Blitz history reads like a marathon runner's diary: tens of thousands of games, a peak rating of 2736 (2026-04-28), and a willingness to play anyone, anywhere, at any hour.
Marathon Man
Since his first recorded games in late 2013, Can Alp has piled up over 18,000 analyzed battles. His longest winning streak hit 16 games, and his longest losing streak ran to 12, which he probably describes as character building. His comeback rate of 86.35% suggests that even when the position looks grim, he is not done yet. Opponents who celebrate a won piece too early may find the celebration is premature.
Opening Adventures
His repertoire is a treasure chest of the familiar and the bizarre. He regularly steers games into the Sicilian Defense, especially the Closed variation, and has strong opinions about the Caro-Kann Defense. His data also shows deep familiarity with the Amar Gambit, the Dory Defense, and the Amazon Attack Siberian Attack. Whatever the opening, he tends to land in the endgame: over 77% of his games reach that stage, where his favorite weapon is the queen, followed closely by the rook.
Feuds and Favorites
Every hero needs a rival. His most played opponent is WarlordX, with 46 meetings split almost exactly down the middle: 23 wins to 21 losses. He enjoyed a rather one-sided rivalry with bhopmeister, winning 30 of 33 encounters. Meanwhile, phonySallly proved a formidable thorn, taking 25 wins from their 35 games. Can Alp keeps coming back anyway, which shows either great sportsmanship or a spectacular memory for grudges.
The Night Owl
His best results historically arrive around 3 a.m., and his win rate dips noticeably in the afternoon, which suggests he runs on chess, caffeine, and questionable sleep. He plays slightly better as White than Black, and his endgame frequency is high enough that his opponents should bring snacks. One thing is certain: when the clock starts, Can Alp Cansun is ready to outlast you.