Mehmet Kara (aka M3kara) - Chess Biography
Meet Mehmet Kara, or as the online chess world knows him, M3kara — a blitz and bullet aficionado with a knack for turning the board into his personal playground.
Rating & Achievements
From humble beginnings in 2013 with a blitz rating hovering around 900, Mehmet steadily climbed the ranks, reaching a blazing peak blitz rating of 2700 in January 2023. Not to be overshadowed, his bullet rating soared to an impressive 2379, while his rapid games have steadily crept up to a solid 1465.
Playing Style
Known for endurance and tactical awareness, Mehmet averages over 64 moves in victories and isn't shy about a long battle—his games can stretch close to 81 moves before defeat. With a white win rate of about 71% and not far behind with 69% when playing black, he’s comfortable playing on both sides of the board.
A comeback king, Mehmet bounces back from losses spectacularly with an 85% comeback rate, showing never to underestimate his fighting spirit even when down a piece.
Opening Repertoire
Mehmet’s opening preferences read like a global chess tour:
- Blitz favorites: The extremely reliable Petrovs Defense Classical Variation (83% win rate) and a sneaky Scandinavian Defense (77% win rate) keep opponents on their toes.
- Bullet buzz: He storms the board with aggressive lines like the Sicilian Defense, boasting a staggering 93% win ratio in bullet games, and isn’t shy of tricky gambits like the Englund.
- Rapid hits: The Van ’t Kruijs and Queens Pawn openings are his go-to, both with near-perfect success recently.
Competitive Spirit & Records
With a compilation of over 1000 wins across all fast time-controls and a longest winning streak hitting a jaw-dropping 33 consecutive victories, Mehmet is a force to reckon with. He thrives especially on Saturdays and mornings around 8-9 AM, the secret sauce behind his peak performances.
Opponents beware: while some peers have tasted the wrath of M3kara’s precision (with a 100% win rate against several players), legends like GothamChess have managed to halt his run — for now.
Personality & Quirks
They say "patience is a virtue," and Mehmet proves that by frequently pushing games deep into endgames (playing endgames in nearly 71% of his matches). His tilt factor is relatively low at 5%, meaning flipping the board in frustration is not really his style—probably because he's too busy plotting the next move.
Also worth noting: his early resignation rate is a modest 3.9%, so when he’s out, you know it’s really over — but don’t expect him to pack up early easily!
Recent Battles
Mehmet’s recent wins highlight his domination in queen's pawn and English Opening lines, squeezing victories by resignation as opponents capitulate to his relentless pressure.
But even champions stumble, with recent hard-fought losses to strong contenders like GothamChess and blefer66 reminding us that even M3kara’s king isn’t immune to checkmate.
In Summary
Whether blitzing through a rapid-fire bullet game or patiently crafting long strategic endgames, Mehmet Kara is a chess player who blends tenacity, style, and a fierce love of the game. Opponents might try their best to survive, but somewhere between the Scandinavian defense and a knockout Petrovs, M3kara’s brilliance always shines through—sometimes with a cheeky grin and a well-timed queen sacrifice.