Can Alp Cansun - National Master Extraordinaire
Known by many on the board as cansun, Can Alp Cansun has proudly earned the prestigious title of National Master, proving that they've got more than just a few tricks up their sleeve. With an impressive Blitz rating that flirted with the 2600s and a Bullet peak soaring over 2700, Can Alp has mastered the art of lightning-fast thinking — because who says you can't think deeply in under a minute?
Starting out with humble beginnings in 2013, where their Blitz rating was a modest 1404, Can Alp transformed over the years into a formidable force. By 2025, their Blitz rating climbed to a strong 2566, while Bullet hovered just shy of the legendary 2700 mark — a score that many Grandmasters would envy. Rapid and Blitz are their bread and butter, though Daily chess saw just a couple of games played — turns out, Can Alp prefers the thrill of the clock over leisurely ponderings.
What really sets Can Alp apart is their psychological resilience: an 88.65% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece suggest that giving up is simply not in their DNA. Their longest winning streak clocks in at 16 games, proving that when they're on fire, it's time to grab some popcorn.
Can Alp's style is a blend of endurance and patience, averaging over 74 moves per win in their games — yes, they are those players who enjoy a long tourney stroll rather than a quick dash. Their endgame play is significant, with a 76.5% endgame frequency, showing that that's where they truly shine.
About opponents? Well, Can Alp is known to be merciful to some (100% win rate against avto24) and a harsh teacher to others (ivanuraev stands at 0% win rate). In casual banter or fierce competitions, their win rates hover around 48-50% in Blitz — a solid balance for games where every second counts.
With a tilt factor of 12, they occasionally get rattled — but hey, who doesn't when the clock is ticking and a sneaky knight is leaping toward the queen? Still, it hasn't stopped Can Alp from climbing the ranks and dazzling chess lovers around the world.
Outside the board, whispers hint that Can Alp might be moonlighting as a speed-reading guru, a wizard of rapid-fire calculations, or simply someone who enjoys a good game and a good laugh. If chess were comedy, Can Alp’s mastery would surely have critics chuckling in admiration.
In summary: Can Alp Cansun is a chess connoisseur, a blitzing bandit, the national master who's both patient and quick, resilient and tactical—a player to watch and wonder about. Next time you're online, try to catch them before the flag falls... if you dare.