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Malek. Koniahli FM

Username: MaLeK_Koniahli

Playing Since: 2016-07-20 (Active)

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Rapid: 2108
27W / 10L / 6D
Blitz: 2681
4259W / 3992L / 637D
Bullet: 2747
787W / 808L / 104D

FIDE Master MaLeK_Koniahli

Meet MaLeK_Koniahli, a FIDE Master whose chess journey could be the plot of a modest epic—part strategy, part thrill ride, and a dash of comedy. Since bursting onto the blitz scene in 2016 at a humble 925 rating, MaLeK has blitzed their way up to a peak 2764 in 2024. Talk about leveling up!

While bullet chess rating started modestly at 744, MaLeK’s lightning-fast hands now command an impressive 2715 bullet rating as of 2025, proving their speed rivals even the most caffeinated grandmasters.

Rapid games? Oh yes, MaLeK also plays a sharp rapid game, reaching a solid 2108 rating in 2024—plenty of firepower without the ticking clock.

The Stats Dash

  • Total blitz wins: 4,130 out of 8,566 games, demonstrating a consistency worthy of admiration (or mild envy).
  • Bullet wins: A fierce 623 in 1,273 games - proof that speed and precision can coexist.
  • Rapid triumphs: 31 wins in 50 games, showing good form even with a bit more breathing room on the clock.
  • Longest winning streak: 13 games. Translation: don’t feed them coffee on a winning streak day.

Playing Style & Personality

MaLeK_Koniahli isn’t just about raw numbers. With an 82.7% endgame frequency and an average of 82 moves per win or loss, this player loves a good, long strategic battle. Quick early resignations? Barely a blip at 1.27%, so they fight till the last pawn drops.

Their comeback rate is an astounding 92.06%—a chess phoenix rising from every lost piece, backed by a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade (or losing bishops into table-flipping victories).

Psychologically, MaLeK is surprisingly chill with a modest tilt factor of 16, although they tend to perform slightly better in rated games than casual ones (by nearly 30%).

Notable Rivalries & Opponents

With a massive roster of opponents, MaLeK_Koniahli has tangled most frequently with white31 (52 games), khatanbaatarbazar (35 games), and korbul (34 games). Their personal win rate against many rivals often hits 100%, yet not all opponents are easy prey—guests like nitram960 and carlosehc have proven frustrating foes.

Recent Highlights

One of MaLeK’s most recent blitz victories was on May 26, 2025, against the formidable fish_15. The game featured the Queen’s Gambit Accepted and ended with MaLeK winning on time after a tense 63 moves—enough complexity to keep any chess fan on the edge of their seat!

More Than Just Chess

Watch out for MaLeK_Koniahli on the digital battlefield and beyond, a master who blends tactical brilliance with a sense of humor. If chess were a sitcom, MaLeK would be the character who wins with a cheeky grin while sipping coffee and murmuring, "I saw that trap coming from a mile away."

Whether you're a new opponent or a devoted fan, you now know the story behind the name MaLeK_Koniahli: a FIDE Master climbing the ranks, chasing victories, and keeping the king safe in style.


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Overall Performance and Rating Progress

Malek, your recent games show a solid performance with a strength adjusted win rate just above 51%. It demonstrates that you are competitive at your current level. Your rating progress is impressive, with a 7-point increase over the last month and a notable gain of 69 points over the last three months. The positive trends in your rating slope over 1, 3, 6, and 12 months indicate consistent improvement, especially the sharp rise in the last month.

Strengths from Recent Games

  • Opening Prep: You are comfortable with openings like the Nimzowitsch-Larsen-Attack and Reti Opening, consistently reaching solid middle games.
  • Time Management: You handle the bullet time controls well, often managing your clock effectively till the end game.
  • Endgame Technique: You have demonstrated good endgame conversions, winning several games when having a material or positional advantage.

Areas for Improvement

Despite the progress, here are some points to consider for further enhancement:

  • Handling the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack: While comfortable with this opening, analyze your losses in this system where pressure from your opponents led to early resignations. Improving your tactical awareness in the middle game could prevent early setbacks.
  • Pawn Structure and Space Control: Some games showed weaknesses in pawn moves that allowed opponents to gain space or active piece play, especially in the center and queenside.
  • Queen Activity: In a few critical moments, your queen could have been more active or better defended; study games where your queen was exchanged or forced into passive positions.
  • Opening Variety: While specialization is good, consider broadening your opening repertoire to better handle various opponent responses and avoid predictability.

Recommendations for Training

  • Review the specific lines from your losses around move 15-25, focusing on tactical patterns and positional errors.
  • Study typical pawn breaks and structures in your preferred openings to maintain control of key squares.
  • Practice bullet tactics drills to sharpen your calculation speed under time pressure.
  • Analyze high-level games using the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack to understand modern plans and ideas.
  • Pay attention to time pressure situations in bullet to minimize mistakes during critical moments.

Positive Outlook

Your steady rating improvement and solid win record in bullet games suggest you are on the right track. Keep working on the identified areas, and with continued practice, your bullet performance will become even stronger.



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Akex05 0W / 1L / 0D
arm-sam 1W / 0L / 0D
kirill_zaitsev 2W / 0L / 0D
literally_i_drive 1W / 0L / 0D
markovian2012 1W / 0L / 0D
sodoocc 0W / 2L / 0D
zzzzaakk 1W / 0L / 0D
purplepanda33 2W / 1L / 0D
vladislav_lisnyak 0W / 0L / 1D
sykvio 0W / 1L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
white31 18W / 31L / 3D
Omran Al Hosani 16W / 19L / 4D
Khatanbaatar Bazar 10W / 20L / 5D
Florescu Codrut Constantin 16W / 17L / 1D
saqo25 18W / 14L / 2D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2767 2684
2024 2646 2707 2108
2023 2636 2558
2022 2564 2653
2021 2457 2619 2103
2020 2458 2485 1905
2019 1789 2404
2018 2088
2017 1730
2016 708 1620
Rating by Year20162017201820192020202120222023202420252767708YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 299W / 331L / 49D 270W / 342L / 55D 85.3
2024 194W / 201L / 38D 185W / 219L / 34D 87.1
2023 109W / 126L / 18D 87W / 148L / 18D 85.1
2022 372W / 396L / 71D 351W / 410L / 62D 88.8
2021 733W / 555L / 67D 671W / 589L / 112D 86.5
2020 682W / 527L / 71D 592W / 572L / 104D 82.7
2019 192W / 139L / 24D 205W / 145L / 17D 73.5
2018 36W / 17L / 0D 37W / 21L / 0D 59.7
2017 5W / 0L / 0D 3W / 2L / 0D 53.9
2016 25W / 11L / 0D 20W / 8L / 1D 55.8

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 114 50 55 9 43.9%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 100 46 49 5 46.0%
Modern 99 49 47 3 49.5%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 85 41 37 7 48.2%
Amar Gambit 79 32 45 2 40.5%
Scandinavian Defense 48 25 19 4 52.1%
Czech Defense 46 22 23 1 47.8%
Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit 39 19 15 5 48.7%
Australian Defense 33 18 13 2 54.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack: Classical Variation 33 10 21 2 30.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 296 156 117 23 52.7%
Caro-Kann Defense 269 119 132 18 44.2%
Modern 190 92 83 15 48.4%
Sicilian Defense 161 80 72 9 49.7%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 158 73 73 12 46.2%
Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation 158 77 75 6 48.7%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 140 66 58 16 47.1%
Sicilian Defense: Closed, Anti-Sveshnikov Variation, Kharlov-Kramnik Line 136 59 67 10 43.4%
Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation 120 61 49 10 50.8%
Döry Defense 116 60 45 11 51.7%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Modern 5 3 2 0 60.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 4 2 1 1 50.0%
East Indian Defense 3 1 0 2 33.3%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 3 2 1 0 66.7%
Pirc Defense: Classical Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
French Defense: Burn Variation 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Döry Defense 2 1 1 0 50.0%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Ruy Lopez: Closed 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Sicilian Defense: Accelerated Dragon, Maróczy Bind 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 13 1
Losing 16 0