Mehmet Ali Güleç - The Chessboard Conqueror
Also known online as mhmtali1010, Mehmet Ali Güleç is a chess player whose journey through the ranks is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster – with enough ups, downs, and loop-de-loops to keep even the most seasoned spectators on edge.
Career Highlights
Starting from humble beginnings with a modest rapid rating below 600 in late 2024, Mehmet Ali rapidly escalated his game, smashing through the 1000+ barrier by early 2025, peaking at an impressive 1086 in March. His rapid games are the stuff of legends — boasting a solid 53% win rate over more than 500 matches with his favorite enigmatic strategy marked simply as "Top Secret." (He’s not telling what it is, but it’s working!)
Playing Style & Tactical Mind
Mehmet Ali combines a calm, calculated approach with the stubborn resilience of a chess gladiator. With an Early Resignation Rate just over 1%, he prefers to see the game through — even when the opponent throws some sneaky surprises. His endgame appearances (a hefty 63.85% of games) show his preference for grinding down his opponent into sweet submission.
Not to brag, but his “comeback rate” after losing a piece is an astounding 81.14% — basically, Mehmet Ali doesn’t believe a piece lost is a game lost. Pies are meant to be eaten, not given away!
The Stats Whisperer
- Rapid record: 295 wins, 248 losses, 11 draws
- Blitz battles: A respectable 11 wins against 13 losses — throw in some lightning-fast calculations and you’ve got a blitz player who fights tooth and nail.
- Daily duels: Small sample size but a solid 60% win rate.
- Bullet brouhahas: A fast yet sometimes wild streak with wins and losses almost neck and neck.
Favorite Openings
When it comes to openings, Mehmet Ali likes to keep his opponents guessing, favoring everything from the Queens Pawn Zukertort Chigorin Variation (where he holds a nifty 57% win rate) to the rarely compromising King’s Pawn Opening which he has mastered so well that he's undefeated in his few attempts. Let's just say if you meet him at the board, expect some well-studied surprises.
Moments of Glory & Humble Defeats
His recent games show an exciting blend of tactical fireworks and patient strategy. For example, in his latest victory, Mehmet Ali rolled out the Ruy Lopez Morphy Defense Exchange Lutikov Variation, winning by a crisp resignation from his opponent after a slick 10-move assault. Not bad for a casual Monday evening!
Of course, every warrior faces setbacks. Recently, he was checkmated after a fierce battle, proving that even grandmasters-in-the-making must sometimes pack up their knights and regroup.
Life Beyond the Board
When not hopping on the chess battlefield, Mehmet Ali’s optimal brain hours seem to be around early mornings (5:00 AM) — clearly an early bird who catches the proverbial chess worm. And beware the “Tilt Factor” of 7: he’s known to get a fiery streak — but hey, every chess player has their moments of human drama.
In Summary
Mehmet Ali Güleç might not have a grandmaster title just yet, but with his impressive resilience, tactical ingenuity, and secretive opening repertoire, he's definitely a player who could rattle the top ranks if he keeps up the hustle. Whether blitzing through chaos or patiently swallowing losses to strike back stronger, mhmtali1010 is a name chess fans ought to remember — or else risk falling victim to his next sneaky gambit!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| lordofnotes | 1W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| mahmut_1905 | 4W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| jeannasgi | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| iwanthole | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| leandrobrasileir | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 472 | 436 | 986 | 955 |
| 2024 | 488 | 325 | 682 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 185W / 143L / 8D | 167W / 173L / 2D | 65.5 |
| 2024 | 7W / 10L / 1D | 9W / 9L / 0D | 60.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 515 | 273 | 231 | 11 | 53.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 10 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 40.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Indian Game | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 25.0% |
| London System | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 75.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Mikenas Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Accelerated London System | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 24 | 11 | 13 | 0 | 45.8% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 60.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 56 | 25 | 31 | 0 | 44.6% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Chigorin Variation | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Nimzowitsch Defense Declined | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Zukertort Variation | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Indian Game Knights Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Queens Pawn Opening | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 9 | 0 |
| Losing | 7 | 1 |