Mari Joseph Logizesthai Turqueza (EmheyTurq)
FIDE Master | Chess.com Wizard
Mari Joseph Logizesthai Turqueza, better known online as EmheyTurq, is a FIDE Master who’s been quietly climbing the ranks and thrilling chess lovers worldwide with tactical wizardry and a dash of cunning flair. Renowned for a prolific chess career spanning over a decade, EmheyTurq has danced across the chessboard in blitz, bullet, and rapid formats, charming fans and confounding opponents alike.
Starting from humble beginnings with a blitz rating barely cracking 1100 in 2014 to reaching a staggering peak blitz rating of 2658 in August 2023, EmheyTurq demonstrates steady growth like a well-cultivated opening repertoire. Not to be outshone, their bullet peak soared even higher at an electrifying 2684 in November 2021, proving speed and precision are their loyal allies.
With over 3,225 bullet wins (with just shy of 2,800 losses and a sprinkling of draws), their offensive stamina is impressive — producing a win rate that often hovers above 50% in this frenetic format alone. Their blitz stats mirror a relentless pursuit of excellence: over 512 wins, an equal number of losses, and a knack for the occasional draw. Rapid chess? With steady performances and valuable wins, EmheyTurq keeps opponents on their toes with a peak rapid rating of 2207.
The psychological and strategic fabric of EmheyTurq’s play is a masterpiece of resilience and patience. They excel in comebacks with a remarkable 86.57% comeback rate after falling behind, coupled with an impressive 48.74% win rate even after losing a piece. Their average moves per win tug at the marathon mindset — almost 80 moves per victorious game — proving that patience and tactical endurance pay dividends. Early resignations are rare (a modest 3.4%), showing respect not just for the game but for every opponent on the board.
EmheyTurq’s opening repertoire remains top secret (and guarded better than Magnus' famous Sicilian), but we do know they’ve dabbled in the Queen's Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation with a 100% record in the recorded game— because why give away fresh secrets? Their attacking style led to decisive wins by checkmate, and on occasion, tactical time scrambles where they snatch victory as the clock ticks down, earning those thrilling last-second wins.
Despite the occasional tilt (17 on the tilt factor scale), this calculated strategist knows how to reset and strike back with winning streaks as long as 17 games. One can only marvel at such balance: a warrior of the wooden battlefield with the calm of a Zen master, yet ready to pounce when you least expect it.
Notable Recent Games:
- Victory in May 2025 against AhmetDSpeedRun by winning on time in a tough Queen's Pawn Defense battle. A precise endgame and tenacious defense marked this game.
- April 2025 victory by checkmate against mesesario in a spicy Najdorf Sicilian variation — sharp and elegant!
- A Close Loss in April 2025 against Crazygas99 by resignation after a tense English Opening skirmish, showing even masters have their humbling moments.
When not logging brilliant victories at rapid-fire pace, EmheyTurq is quietly refining their game, keeping opponents guessing and chess fans entertained. With a knight's honor and a rook’s strength, this FIDE Master continues to blaze a trail in the world of online chess—sometimes faster than the speed of light, often smarter than the sharpest tactics, and always with a touch of style.
Watch out, the next move might be checkmate... or a cheeky blunder!