Efe Hatipoglu

Efe Hatipoglu - Chess Enthusiast & Reluctant Bullet Warrior

Meet Efe Hatipoglu, a determined chess player who’s been navigating the 64 squares with persistence and a dash of humor. Efe, sometimes known by the username ehatipo, started their chess journey modestly around 2016 - with a daily rating of 1200 and a Rapid tally of just over 1090.

You might say Efe's style is a curious mix of endurance and tactical flair. Their games tend to last about 63 moves whether they win or lose—because why rush when you can thoughtfully ponder every pawn push? With a remarkable 79.63% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece, Efe plays like a phoenix rising from the ashes, or at least like someone who refuses to hang the queen without a fight. Early resignation is barely a blip (2.01%), proving stubbornness can sometimes be a winning strategy.

Bullet chess has been a rollercoaster ride with highs soaring to a rating of 1665 in 2025, after humbly starting at 640 back in 2018. Despite some rough moments (5 games in 2018 resulted in losses), Efe never backed down from the speed challenge. Blitz and Rapid formats tell a similar tale of steady growth, hitting peaks above 1500 and even 1700 respectively—impressive for any casual speed chess addict. But don’t expect calm serenity—not with a tilt factor of 23%, which means Efe’s emotions can be as volatile as a gambit defense!

White wins come in at a respectable 46.42%, black sides hold their ground too at 44.79%, indicating a player comfortable with either color... or at least willing to blame the opening choice for their misfortunes. Efe’s favorite openings are a delightful cocktail: the reliable Caro-Kann Defense, the tricky Queen's Pawn Chigorin Variation, and the fiery Kings Gambit Declined Queens Knight Defense—because why not keep opponents guessing?

Off the board, Efe's win records reveal a warrior spirit: thousands of wins and losses in bullet and blitz, but with enough draws and smiles to keep the chess journey fun. Whether it’s Sunday afternoons or midnight blitz, Efe’s around, ready to play the next move or crack a joke about losing on time again.

In short: If you’re looking for a chess friend who fights to the end, bounces back from mistakes, and occasionally sacrifices a piece just to see what happens, look no further than Efe Hatipoglu. Just don’t challenge them to bullet chess before coffee—it’s a gamble!