Faruk Kilic

Faruk Kilic (Kilic4lif3) - The Chessboard's Cellular Strategist

Meet Faruk Kilic, a player whose chess style is as dynamic as the mitosis of a living cell—constantly dividing challenges, conquering openings, and multiplying tactics. Known online as Kilic4lif3, Faruk's journey on the 64 squares reveals both the cycles of triumph and the phases of learning.

Rating Evolution & Battle Scars

Faruk's ratings paint a picture of perseverance, beginning with a Daily rating oscillating between 254 and 400 in 2024, and settling at a firm 254 in 2025 despite some rough patches (0 wins in 8 daily outings!). But like a true cell repairing its DNA, he’s rebounded impressively in Rapid and Blitz formats. His Rapid rating jumped from an average of 215 in 2024 to an impressive 338 in 2025, showcasing a rapid-fire evolution in his gameplay. Blitz? Faruk’s lightning-fast reflexes struck 2 wins in 4 games, peaking at a blazing 453.

Opening DNA Sequencing

Faruk’s repertoire is as varied as a genetic code, dabbling in everything from Dutch Defense to the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation daily (albeit with zero wins there; every nucleotide counts!). Rapid games reveal his flair for openings with high “survival” rates: a perfect 100% win rate with the Van Geet Opening Reversed Nimzowitsch Variation and Van t Kruijs Opening show where his strategy replicates flawlessly. His Bishop’s Opening and French Defense also provide fertile ground for victories, blooming with win rates above 66%.

Battlefield Behavior & Tactical Chlorophyll

Faruk’s tactical awareness is strong enough to photosynthesize opportunities from adversity—with a stellar 60.78% comeback rate and a perfect 100% win after losing a piece, proving that even when the mitochondria of his chess empire falters, energy production doesn't cease. However, his early resignation rate of nearly 14% hints at moments of cellular apoptosis—sacrifices to the survival of the clan.

Psychology in Play

Even cells experience stress! Faruk has a tilt factor of 7, suggesting occasional moments of mitotic misfires under pressure. Yet, his Rated vs Casual win difference approaches 50%, meaning his competitive edges sharpen considerably when the stakes are high—a true stress-response system.

Memorable Opponents & Win Patterns

Faruk’s “most-played opponents” include s1eriing (5 matches without a win yet—proof every chromosome has its weak allele), mohamedabdallah3333, and garro77. Notably, Faruk has a 100% win rate against a host of challengers, including iwasire, astrazenekaaaa, and adamboyss; clearly, some synapses fire stronger than others.

Chronobiological Insights

Timing is everything, and Faruk’s wins peak on Tuesdays (55.56%) and during afternoon play, especially between 4pm to 6pm, where his win rates hover between 54-60%. Midnight games? Zero success—just like most diurnal organisms, he thrives when his internal clock ticks loud and clear.

Final Notes

Faruk Kilic plays chess like a living organism: always evolving, sometimes mutating, adapting to the environment of opponents and time of day. Armed with opening strategies encoded deep within his gameplay genome and a tactical awareness that regenerates even after loss, Faruk's biological chess experiment continues to fascinate. Whether you're here to study his openings or marvel at his resilience under stress, one thing’s clear: Faruk’s chess cells never stop dividing, never stop striving.