Ersin Artut - The Relentless Blitz Warrior
Meet Ersin Artut, a chess player who has been duking it out on the virtual 64 squares since at least 2020, with a penchant for blitz games that could make even the fastest grandmasters blink twice. With a peak blitz rating of 1227 (achieved in January 2021), Ersin is the kind of player who takes “fast and furious” quite seriously—no dawdling, no waiting around, just pure, rapid-fire tactics and strategy.
Known online as ersinartut, Ersin has amassed over 6,000 blitz games, winning 3,468 and losing 3,511 with a sprinkle of draws—practically a chess marathon runner, battling through ups and downs with a notable longest winning streak of 10 games and, just for flavor, a longest losing streak of 14. Talk about resilience!
His opening repertoire is intriguingly mysterious with a huge chunk of games categorized under “Unknown Opening,” where he maintains a solid win rate of roughly 47%. If you want to see Ersin in action, watch out for his Caro-Kann Defense or the King's Pawn Opening—these are his secret weapons with the King's Pawn Opening boasting an impressive 56.7% win rate. He’s not afraid of a challenge and often throws in some French Defense variations to keep opponents guessing.
Ersin’s time management skills shine brightest around midnight, his best time of day to play, suggesting a nocturnal chess hunter prowling for wins when others are counting sheep. Despite the high-pressure nature of blitz, he maintains a low early resignation rate under 0.5%, showing a fighting spirit: he rarely gives up before the final move.
Whether on the attack or in a comeback, Ersin demonstrates impressive tactical awareness; an inspiring 78% comeback rate after being in trouble is a testament to his grit. And speaking of grit, his average game length clocks in around 70 moves—these battles are anything but short skirmishes.
Fun Facts
- Favorite time to checkmate opponents? Exactly at midnight (00:00 hours).
- Has been known to win games by resignation, timeout, or classic checkmate—he’s a versatile finisher.
- Despite being an online blitz aficionado, Ersin has dipped his toes into rapid chess with a peak rating over 1300, showing flashes of brilliance at a more thoughtful pace.
- His psychological tilt factor is 14, meaning he sometimes feels the heat—but who doesn’t in chess battles?
Recent Adventures
Just recently (June 2025), Ersin triumphed in a thrilling Caro-Kann Defense game, defeating Miguel2496 with a resignation finish after a tense positional tussle. Not one to rest on laurels, he also displayed sharp precision in checkmate victories and last-minute time wins. Of course, every hero has their moments of humility—his latest setbacks involved intriguing Scandinavian Defense battles where his opponents managed to turn the tables.
Regardless of victory or defeat, Ersin’s passion for the game and tenacity make him a formidable and entertaining presence on any chessboard. Whether you’re an aspiring challenger or a casual admirer, watching ersinartut blitz through the ranks is a lesson in speed, strategy, and the art of never giving up.
