Overview
Fares Turqui (faresturqui) is an energetic and tactically sharp chess player known for strong rapid play and an appetite for the unconventional. Active across Bullet, Blitz and Rapid, Fares has built a reputation for fighting till the last move, frequent comebacks and a fondness for the Caro-Kann Defense and surprise traps like the Blackburne Shilling Gambit. SEO keywords: faresturqui, chess, rapid chess, Caro-Kann, openings, blitz, bullet, tactics.
Preferred time control: Rapid. Peak Rapid rating: 2152 (2026-02-09). See a recent form trend:
.Career highlights
- Persistent climber in online play — long winning streaks and frequent month-to-month gains.
- Notable opening mastery: an unusually high Rapid win-rate with the Caro-Kann Defense.
- Strong resilience: comeback rate of 84% and a knack for turning tactical chaos into wins.
- Streaks: longest winning streak recorded is 14; longest losing streak 13.
Playing style
Fares blends stubborn defense with opportunistic tactics. Games tend to be long and complex—average decisive games reach dozens of moves—so expect grindy middlegames and dramatic endgames. Key traits:
- High comeback ability: often recovers from material setbacks to win.
- Endgame-oriented: endgame frequency is high and many wins come in long finishes.
- Tactical awareness: wins after losing a piece nearly half the time, showing resourceful calculation under pressure.
Openings & preferences
Fares favors solid but flexible setups when playing Black and likes sharp, sometimes cheeky lines when playing White. Frequent openings and go-to ideas include:
- Caro-Kann Defense — a backbone choice, especially successful in Rapid.
- Amazon Attack and its Siberian sublines — aggressive White play that forces imbalances.
- Australian Defense — a reliable counterpunch in many time controls.
- Surprise weapons: Amar Gambit and the Blackburne Shilling Gambit for chaos and psychology.
Memorable game (sample)
One typical Fares thriller—closed, patient buildup and a late tactical collapse by the opponent. Replay the skeleton below with a board viewer:
Classic rapid tussle (replayable PGN):
Want to compare notes with a familiar rival? Check a frequent opponent profile: mchichem98.
Stats & trends (quick take)
- Strongest across fast time controls: notable peaks in Blitz and Bullet, with Rapid identified as the preferred control.
- Balanced White/Black performance — White slightly stronger overall, Black shows stubborn defense and counterplay.
- Best hours: surprisingly effective in late-night and early-morning sessions; psychological note: plays best at the odd hour of 04:00.
Personality & offboard notes
Fares plays like someone who brings snacks and a hopeful grin to the table: cheerful, slightly mischievous and dangerous when underestimated. Opponents report entertaining time-pressured swindles and occasional bizarre opening choices that somehow work.
Fun fact: Fares will open with a quiet system one game and a gambit the next—keeps the repertoire spicy and the community guessing.
Placeholders used
The profile includes a few interactive placeholders for richer embedding and SEO-friendly content:
- Trend chart:
- Peak stat: 2152 (2026-02-09)
- Opening links: Caro-Kann Defense, Amazon Attack, Blackburne Shilling Gambit
- Nearby game viewer:
- Opponent profile example: mchichem98