Ferhat Yüce

Ferhat Yüce: The Underdog with a Knight’s Spirit

Known online as ferhatyc, Ferhat Yüce is a chess enthusiast whose career is a thrilling rollercoaster of battles, blunders, and brilliant comebacks. With a peak rapid rating of 822 achieved in May 2025, Ferhat’s journey has been anything but linear—more like an eccentric zigzag across the chessboard, much to the delight (and occasional terror) of his opponents.

Starting from humble beginnings with a single rapid game back in 2017, Ferhat has amassed 137 rapid battles by 2025, winning 52 and losing 80 of them. Drawing inspiration from various openings — from the sturdy Petrov’s Defense (50% win rate) to the adventurous Bishop's Opening where he enjoys a commendable 60% success — he’s not afraid to experiment, even if it means flirting with Scandinavian Defense's brutal zero-win scare.

Ferhat's style? A true strategist who values endgames (engaged in them about 59% of the time), and shows incredible resilience with a 74.19% comeback rate after losing material. When the odds look grim, he’s the kind who shrugs off setbacks with a tilt factor of 7 (modest meltdown level) and dives back in, often in the early morning at his optimal 5 AM hour—because who else can think sharply before sunrise except the truly dedicated… or the slightly sleep-deprived?

With 61 rapid wins sprinkled with 6 draws and sometimes an unfortunate 93 losses, Ferhat might not yet be the grandmaster climbing podiums, but he is a fighter who knows how to milk every last moment from his matches. Averages like 52 moves per win and a longer 62 moves per loss tell a tale of gritty battles where surrender happens reluctantly.

His famous recent win against 7therealuis showcases his tactical awareness and calm under pressure, elegantly concluding with a subtle flourish in a Nimzowitsch Defense Declined lineup. Meanwhile, losses, such as the one against duncanmaccoll, reveal that even Ferhat isn’t immune to the perils of the French Defense.

Off the battlefield, Ferhat’s playful nature shines through his willingness to embrace both victory and defeat with equal humor. After all, every loss is just another setup for a comeback, and every blunder is a lesson disguised as comedy. So whether he's dazzling with the Scotch Game or bravely enduring the Leonardis Variation’s cruel twists, Ferhat Yüce embodies the true spirit of chess: passion, perseverance, and the eternal quest for the perfect move.

Follow his games and cheer for ferhatyc, the cunning underdog who’s always ready to castle towards glory!