Ibrahim Ethem Tel (Ethem_tel)
Meet Ibrahim Ethem Tel, better known in the chess world as Ethem_tel — a player whose journey through the 64 squares is as colorful and unpredictable as a Sicilian Defense gone rogue. His story is one of passionate blitz duels, daily grind battles, and rapid tactical skirmishes sprinkled with a hint of humor and resilience.
Rating Rollercoaster & Playing Style
Starting off in 2015 with blitz ratings modestly dancing around the 700s and a daily peak flirting with 1000+, Ethem_tel has experienced every side of the Elo spectrum. His blitz peak reached an impressive 1092, while his daily chess often soared above 1100 — respectable for someone who probably also tries to solve chess puzzles backwards for fun.
Not exactly flashing Grandmaster brilliance (yet), but Ethem_tel’s tactical awareness is nothing short of inspiring. With a 100% win rate after losing a piece (yes, really!), he personifies the comeback king — making losing a piece look like a minor hiccup rather than a downfall. And with a comeback rate of 67%, this chess warrior fights to the very last pawn and then some.
Durability & Quirks
Ethem_tel’s record shows a hearty dose of endurance with an average game length of over 50 moves per win and loss alike — apparently he likes to drag opponents through deep endgame labyrinths. But don't be mistaken; he’s not one to resign early, sporting a relatively low early resignation rate of 8%. Patience is a virtue, especially when your nickname might as well be "Endgame Enthusiast."
Daily Battles & Opponents
With over 1,000 blitz games played, and a respectable near 48% win rate overall, Ethem_tel has squared off against hundreds of challengers. Some opponents have experienced a clean sweep (looking at you, darabir and hidaiatxxx), while others remain perpetual hurdles (sorry, ginettegilles, maybe next time!). He maintains a competitive spirit whether on weekends or late nights, showing a slight uptick in success in evening hours — proves that pizza and late-night blitz belong together.
Psychological Notes & Humor
Despite a few moments of tilt (he readily admits to a tilt factor of 13 — a respectful nod to the human side of chess), Ethem_tel keeps his cool well enough to outperform casual opponents by almost 12% when the stakes are rated. And hey, with a longest winning streak of 13 games, this player clearly knows the taste of sweet victory — or maybe that's just the coffee talking.
In Summary
Ibrahim Ethem Tel is the kind of chess player who reminds us that success on the chessboard isn't just about grandmaster-level ratings, but about resilience, Persistence, and above all, the joy of the game. Whether it’s rapid fire Blitz or the daily grind, Ethem_tel is a reliable and spirited competitor, ready to bounce back from a blunder, chase that comeback, and maybe throw in a witty chat message or two.
Here’s to many more games, many more wins, and untold comebacks on the way!
