Babajan Movlyanov (canturkmen)
Meet Babajan Movlyanov, known on the chess battlefield by the moniker canturkmen. A player whose chess journey is as dynamic as a knight’s foray into enemy lines, Babajan has danced through thousands of Rapid, Blitz, and Daily games since 2017. Despite a rating rollercoaster worthy of a grandmaster's popcorn, canturkmen has shown flashes of brilliance and a fighting spirit that any chess enthusiast would admire.
Chess Career Highlights
- Peak Ratings: Rapid - 1069, Blitz - 1187, Daily - 759
- Most Played Opening: Scandinavian Defense with a decent 52% win rate in Rapid
- Favorite Time to Play: Early morning at 6 AM – a true dawn chess warrior!
- Playing Style: Loves endgames (appearing in about 45% of games), tends to resign early only about 5% of the time—because who likes to waste time when you know you're toast?
A Tale of Wins and Losses
Babajan embraces both victory and defeat with equal gusto. Not afraid of tough opponents, canturkmen’s comeback rate after losing a piece stands at a stellar 75%, proving resilience is the name of the game. White pieces are slightly luckier with a 52% win rate compared to 46% playing Black – but hey, every player dreams of the white side’s advantage!
Notable Games
In one of the latest battles, Babajan executed a ruthless Scotch Game leading to a swift victory, checkmating his opponent in a flurry of tactical flair and relentless pressure. This game, played just recently in 2025, showcases his ability to combine classical opening knowledge with modern cunning. Even when the odds aren’t in his favor, Babajan fights till the end, earning wins by both checkmate and timely resignations of his adversaries.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 13 games! Clearly, canturkmen knows how to ride the momentum.
- Longest losing streak: 12 games – because learning happens best with a little humbling now and then.
- Unlocked a superpower in Blitz with a fateful 1187 peak rating in 2017 – enough to strike fear into casuals!
- Clock management: The best moves happen around 6 AM, so if you want a challenge, set your alarm clock!
Babajan Movlyanov is a chess adventurer, fighting the 64-square war with a mix of grit, humor, and never-say-die attitude. Whether dismantling the Scandinavian Defense or charmingly falling for the Englund Gambit, canturkmen’s passion and perseverance light up every game.