FIDE Master Ozgur Solakoglu
Better known in the chess realm as Lord_of_the_Vision, Ozgur Solakoglu is a formidable FIDE Master who approaches the 64 squares with a unique blend of strategic depth and fearless tactics.
A Journey Through The Ratings
Ozgur's blitz rating tells a story of relentless improvement and spirited battles. From a humble 1373 in early 2020, the rating rocketed to an impressive peak of 2275 by March 2024. While lightning-fast bullet games saw Ozgur jousting with a peak rating of 1732, it's the blistering pace of blitz where they truly shine – even if the occasional stumble is inevitable when the clock is ticking!
Playing Style: Visionary or Madman?
Boasting an average winning game length of about 66 moves and a losing game stretching nearly 79 moves, Ozgur clearly prefers to drag opponents into deep, complex endgames. Their endgame frequency stands at a staggering 79.7%, proving that patience is indeed a virtue.
With a black win rate of 50.59% and white at 50.3%, Ozgur is equally dangerous no matter which side they sit on. Their resilience shines through an 86% comeback rate – losing a piece is merely a plot twist rather than the end of the story. And despite a tilt factor of 5 (yes, even champions get frustrated), their best moments happen bright and early - especially at 9 AM, when the pieces seem to dance in perfect harmony.
Tactical Trivia and Psychological Quirks
Ozgur possesses a notably low early resignation rate—never the quitter—showing steadfast resolve even when the odds look grim. On the flip side, time management might need some sharpening, given a sizable chunk of wins and losses coming from timeouts. Perhaps they get too immersed calculating that brilliant next move?
A statistical quirk: Ozgur dominates certain opponents with 100% win rates against a surprising number of challengers, while others remain stubbornly elusive. A typical chess warrior's saga!
Memorable Battles
In one of their recent blitz successes, Ozgur dazzled with the Philidor Defense, Steinitz Variation, defeating aliojin73 decisively on time, sealing the game with a flair for precise timing.
Even defeats don’t slow them down; tough losses against players like MikeWizard and zakon401 have only fueled their fire to return stronger.
In Conclusion
Ozgur Solakoglu is a chess player who refuses to be pigeonholed. Their blend of strategic depth, tenacious endgame play, and remarkable comeback ability makes every game a potentially epic saga. Whether blitz or bullet, watch closely—because when they see the vision, they play like a master… sometimes a madman, but always entertaining!