Player Profile: furkan240z
Meet furkan240z, a chess enthusiast who battles daily on the 64 squares with a style that is as unpredictable as a squirrel on espresso. With a peak Rapid rating just shy of 1000 (993 to be exact) and a blitz high of 551, furkan240z is an earnest competitor who knows both the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat — often in the same game!
Playing Style & Highlights
Known for a comeback rate of 75.6%, furkan240z refuses to stay down after losing pieces, showing resilience and tenacity in every match. However, the journey isn’t always smooth — with a tendency to resign early about 15% of the time, it seems even great warriors know when to cut their losses and dream of the next battle.
When playing White, furkan240z has scored a respectable 40% win rate, while the Black side is more challenging with a 27% win rate. Average moves per victory hover around 51 moves—patience is definitely part of the strategy, although sometimes losses come quicker at an average of 39 moves.
Tactical Preferences
- Rapid Openings Favorites: Pirc Defense, Alekhine’s Defense, and the classic Italian Game. Interestingly, success peaks at the Petrovs Defense and Alekhine’s Defense, boasting a 75% win rate in both!
- Blitz Struggles & Wins: Some openings like the King’s Pawn Opening King’s Knight Variation have been relentless opponents (0% win rate in 3 games), but Sicilian Defense and Italian Game balance the scale with 50% win rates each.
- Daily Chess: A perfect 1-game, 1-win run using the Mieses Opening. Slow and steady wins the daily race (or at least, the one-game sprint).
Recent Memorable Moments
One of furkan240z’s finest moments came in January 2025 with a stunning checkmate victory over bartuksgl, sealing the game with classic Sicilian Defense finesse. Whether winning by checkmate or by sharp strategy, furkan240z knows how to bring the drama.
Stats Snapshot
| Time Control | Peak Rating | Wins | Losses | Draws |
|---|
| Blitz | 551 (Jan 2025) | 5 | 13 | 0 |
| Rapid | 993 (Jan 2023) | 34 | 62 | 2 |
| Bullet | 816 (Jan 2023) | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Daily | 1200 (Jan 2023) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The Good, The Bad, and The Tilt
While furkan240z’s tilt factor is a manageable 7 (a gentle breeze rather than a storm), the longest losing streak hit a tough 7 games in a row — but true to form, a 4-game winning streak shows the fighting spirit remains strong.
Fun Fact
Best time to challenge furkan240z: Around noon, where their win rate peaks over 55%. So if you want to beat them, maybe don’t schedule a lunch break!
All in all, furkan240z is a passionate chess adventurer embracing the ups and downs of the game, mixing bold openings with stubborn resilience — and a few early resignations just to keep things spicy.
