Profile: Yiğit Ahmet Akca (aka kktftuy)
Yiğit Ahmet Akca is a rapid-fire chess gladiator who battles it out mostly in the rapid time control where he has earned himself formidable experience and a rollercoaster rating ride—peaking impressively at a 682 rating in May 2025. If chess ratings were roller coasters, Yiğit's would be the wild ride to heck and back, with thrilling climbs and just as dramatic falls. He plays with a spirit that neither fears defeat nor shies away from fierce competition.
Style & Strengths
Known for his enduring resilience, Yiğit’s comeback rate stands at a noteworthy 73.6%, proving he’s not easily rattled and quite capable of turning the tides. His tactical awareness shines particularly after losing a piece, managing a 42% win rate post-capture—a testament to his grit under fire. Average moves per win clock in at around 61, suggesting a knack for meticulous, precise victories rather than quick, flashy checkmates.
Opening Choices
When it comes to openings, Yiğit shows affection for the Van t Kruijs Opening, playing it in 69 rapid games with almost a 48% win rate. The King’s Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation is another pet favorite, punching in a solid 57% win rate. For those who appreciate classical intrigue, he also favors the French Defense Advance Variation and the Philidor Defense, both boasting win rates north of 60% in his hands.
Record & Statistics
- Rapid: 326 wins, 324 losses, 29 draws — barely tipping the scales, proving he’s in an eternal duel with balance.
- Bullet: A humble 8 wins to 14 losses, suggesting that lightning-fast moves may sometimes leave even Yiğit blinking.
- Blitz & Daily: Short bursts of success peppered with quick lessons from opponents.
Status & Personality
With a longest winning streak of 10 games and a tilt factor of 8, Yiğit shows both the resilience of a seasoned fighter and the vulnerability of a passionate chess lover who occasionally gets that dramatic “argh!” moment after a misstep. Interestingly, his best time to play is at the crack of dawn—4 AM—when the world sleeps, and so does his competition.
Memorable Moments
One of his recent crowning moments came with a victory by resignation against sparky199813, where clever positioning outclassed his opponent by move 11 in everyone's favorite King's Pawn Opening, King's Knight Variation. Of course, some losses remind him there’s always room to improve, especially against tough opponents wielding the French Defense Steinitz Attack and others who leave no mercy.
A Word of Advice
Against Yiğit, beware his willingness to play both forwards and sideways with openings and a surprising resilience that can frustrate even the most seasoned players. If you catch him at 4 AM, bring your A-game... or maybe just get some sleep instead.
Chess is not just a game for Yiğit Ahmet Akca—it's a dramatic saga of wins, losses, and those ever-persistent little blunders that make the game worth playing.
