Necmettin KORKMAZ - Candidate Master and Chess Tactician Extraordinaire
Meet Necmettin KORKMAZ, better known on the battlefield of 64 squares as korkmaz16. Holding the prestigious title of Candidate Master from FIDE, Necmettin is no stranger to the fierce dances of queens, kings, and rooks. If chess were a battleground, Necmettin would be the clever general who sometimes loses his map but always finds his way to victory... or at least one heck of a fight!
Career Highlights and Style
Since bursting onto the scene in 2016, Necmettin has blitzed through thousands of games with a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2642 in early 2022. Known for his love of the Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack—over 1100 games—he has managed just under a 50% win rate, which for this opening, is like juggling chess pieces on a unicycle: tricky and impressive.
His rapid play is sprinkled with a touch of magic, boasting a peak Rapid rating of 2292. Although rapid games are his brief affair, he takes them seriously enough to conquer opponents with elegant structures and tactical surprises.
Bullet and blitz games? They're his playgrounds. With thousands of games in each, Necmettin’s style blends fearless attacks and solid defense. Caution is occasionally thrown to the wind—sometimes he wins on time, sometimes he loses on time—but hey, everyone needs a little drama!
Chess Personality
Necmettin’s psychological resilience shines with an astounding 87.9% comeback rate—meaning if he loses a piece, he’s more than twice as likely to bounce back. So if you happen to snag one of his knights, watch out, because he’s plotting your downfall like a chess Sherlock Holmes.
Although his tilt factor is at a modest 14 (less drama than your average coffee spill), his best moves seem to come around 11 PM—when the stars align and caffeine is in full effect.
Notable Games
His recent victories include a tense battle in the Semi-Slav Defense, where he managed to win on time after a masterful defense and patient pressure. On the other side of the coin, his losses are equally instructive, featuring duels against strong opponents like GM Vladimir Petkov, proving that every defeat is just a prelude to a sharper comeback.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 11 games - apparently, once the ideas click, he just keeps clicking!
- Average moves per win: about 73 - Necmettin loves a long conversation with his opponents, discussing the finer points of chess strategy.
- Games played: Over 13,500 across blitz, bullet, rapid, and daily chess (yes, he’s really that addicted).
So, if you ever find yourself facing korkmaz16 online, be prepared for a battle of wits filled with creative openings, tactical fireworks, and a splash of good humor. Because in Necmettin’s world, chess isn’t just a game—it’s an epic saga where every pawn can be a hero!