Furkan Akkan (Username: KUYKJ) - The Chess Crusader
Meet Furkan Akkan, a daring tactician on the 64-square battlefield, who’s been waging blitz and rapid wars since 2022. With a peak Blitz rating of 879 in May 2023 and a Rapid high of 1012 set back in late 2022, Furkan is no stranger to intensity – though his bullet adventures showcase a plucky spirit more than lightning speed, peaking at 576.
Furkan’s opening repertoire reads like a grandmaster’s travel diary, favoring the classic King’s Pawn Opening and the sneaky Scandinavian Defense, where his win rates crowd just shy of 60%, proving that he doesn’t just play openings, he wrangles them. His love-hate relationship with the Englund Gambit (win rate ~44%) tells you he’s brave enough to dance with danger—and occasionally slip on the tactics.
With over 2,292 Blitz games under his belt, Furkan has roughly as many wins as losses (1096 wins vs. 1121 losses), showing a fearless willingness to dive into battle again and again, shrugging off the defeats. His longest winning streak is an impressive 9 games, matched with an equally stubborn longest losing streak – because every hero’s journey has ups and downs.
Furkan’s tactical toolkit? A high comeback rate near 69% and a knack for turning the tables even after losing material, with a 42% win rate after a lost piece. Notably, when the clock ticks down, he shines brightest around midnight, boasting a 70.37% win rate at 0:00 hours – a perfect time for nocturnal brilliance or late-night caffeine-fueled gambits.
Playing Style & Psychology
Average moves per win: 44
Average moves per loss: 51 (he fights till the very end!)
Early resignation rate: 7.24% (because sometimes, smart retreats are a move too)
Tilt Factor: 9 – a bit spicy under pressure, but who isn’t?
Favorite Openings
King's Pawn Opening (Win rate: 58.68%)
Scandinavian Defense (Win rate: 58.91%)
Caro Kann Defense (Win rate: 58.82%)
Englund Gambit (Win rate: 43.92%)
Recent Memorable Game Highlights
Furkan’s latest victory against sun-bey was crowned with a stunning checkmate on move 18 in a thrilling Three Knights Opening battle – swift and forceful, just the way KUYKJ likes it.
And though defeats happen (we've all been there), Furkan’s resilience ensures he’s always back at the board, plotting new strategies and trolling opponents with unpredictable moves.
Fun Fact
If chess were a video game, Furkan would be the player who rage-quits once in a while but comes right back, ready to climb the leaderboard again (with a tilt factor of 9, that’s just passion showing through). And his midnight high performance? Clearly, when the world sleeps, Furkan is masterminding the next tactical masterpiece.
