Naci Fidan - The Mysterious Gariban11 of the Chessboard
Known in the online chess circles as gariban11, Naci Fidan is a player whose journey through the chess ranks has been nothing less than a rollercoaster ride – complete with surprising victories, nearly equal losses, and a dash of mystery.
A Game of Peaks and Valleys
Between 2020 and 2025, Naci's rapid rating experienced quite the adventure: starting modestly at 476, climbing up to a personal best of 1235 in 2021, and then intriguingly slipping back to 652 by 2025. If chess ratings were a soap opera, Naci would be the main character grappling with unexpected twists at every corner.
Playing Style – Endgame Enthusiast with Tactical Fireworks
With an impressive endgame frequency of 70% and an average of over 65 moves per win, Naci clearly loves the long haul rather than quick tactical skirmishes. Yet, make no mistake – this is a player who bounces back like a champ with a superb 76% comeback rate and a near flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Opponents beware, because if you catch Naci off-guard, there's no telling what kind of thrilling turnaround is coming your way.
Psychological Resilience
Naci's tilt factor of 8 suggests some human moments of frustration, but compared to many, a pretty steady mental game. The difference between rated and casual game outcomes clues us in that when the pressure's on, Naci can turn the heat up – and often turns challenging moments into personal triumphs.
Opponent Chronicles and Notable Streaks
From frequent duels with users like dmitriifromrussia and rexluscus, Naci's competitive spirit is well documented. A testament to determination: the longest winning streak hit a noteworthy 11 games. Although the current streak has cooled off, the stage is always set for the next comeback story.
The Opening Mystery
One might notice a curious trend: in both rapid and blitz formats, Naci's opening repertoire is Top Secret. Literally. This enigma could be either a clever strategy or a chess cloak of invisibility—either way, it keeps opponents guessing.
Fun Fact
Despite somewhat moderate rapid and blitz max ratings (1235 max rapid, 1023 max blitz), Naci’s climb and fall in ratings highlight a player who enjoys the game beyond just numbers—whether winning or losing, the passion for chess shines throughout every move.
In the grand chessboard of life, Naci Fidan plays with courage, resilience, and just the right pinch of mystery.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| didneyits | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| kush2296 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| ciloe999 | 0W / 1L / 0D | |
| sorrywait | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| syedrabby | 0W / 0L / 1D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| dmitriifromrussia | 4W / 4L / 0D | |
| rexluscus | 4W / 3L / 0D | |
| charlytrujillo | 4W / 1L / 0D | |
| joseph150604 | 4W / 1L / 0D | |
| mkansi9662 | 2W / 2L / 0D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 665 | |||
| 2021 | 1123 | |||
| 2020 | 919 | 1096 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 343W / 328L / 24D | 306W / 359L / 29D | 64.0 |
| 2021 | 338W / 309L / 21D | 310W / 326L / 31D | 71.1 |
| 2020 | 233W / 188L / 16D | 197W / 214L / 17D | 68.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 3012 | 1447 | 1449 | 116 | 48.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 52 | 33 | 18 | 1 | 63.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 45.8% |
| French Defense | 22 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 45.5% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 21 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 52.4% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 21 | 10 | 11 | 0 | 47.6% |
| Philidor Defense | 18 | 9 | 9 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 43.8% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 16 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 43.8% |
| Center Game | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 58.3% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 76 | 38 | 36 | 2 | 50.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 11 | 0 |
| Losing | 9 | 3 |