Profile: İbrahim Özer (mribo75)
Meet İbrahim Özer, better known by his online chess alias mribo75. A fighter on the 64 squares, İbrahim’s journey in chess is a rollercoaster filled with thrilling victories, strategic battles, and, yes, a few humbling defeats. His peak rapid rating soared to an impressive 727 in late 2020, a testament to his resilience and knack for tactical play.
A Timeline of Triumphs and Trials
İbrahim’s competitive spirit shines brightest in rapid chess, where he has played over 700 games with a mixed bag of 237 wins, 267 losses, and 38 draws. His daily chess peak of 800 in 2017 shows a steady chess appetite that has fueled his passion for over half a decade. Not one to shy from challenges, his bullet and blitz attempts have been less thunderous yet still spirited, with peak blitz rating touching 643.
Opening Repertoire: A Surprise Package
İbrahim loves a good Scandinavian Defense as black — playing it 45 times with a near even split of 20 wins and 22 losses. White’s King's Fianchetto Opening seems to be his secret weapon, boasting a strong winning rate of 55%. And don’t be fooled by the underdog aspect of gambits; his tally of 14 games in the Englund Gambit has yielded a proud winning percentage above 57% — a little risk, a lot of reward!
Playing Style & Personality
Known for his endurance, İbrahim’s games tend to be lengthy affairs, with an average of 62 moves in his wins — patience is a virtue! Despite a modest “tilt factor” of 8, he’s famous among friends for not giving up easily and executing comebacks with a 71% success rate after setbacks. If chess had an award for resilience, mribo75 would be a top contender.
Favorite Times and Mood Swings
Most games start with the sun high or the evening calls — but İbrahim’s absolute prime playing time is the somewhat mysterious 2 AM. Maybe that’s when the creative juices flow and the rooks start dancing!
Recent Highlights
İbrahim’s latest notable triumph was a swift victory by resignation against an opponent playing the Scandinavian Defense on May 21, 2025 — proving once again his mastery of turning the tide in his favor. Even in losses, his games tell a story of fierce competition, with checkmates delivered by and against him, showing the duel-like nature of his contests.
Fun Facts
- İbrahim seems to have an enviable all-time perfect record against some opponents — 100% win rates against nearly two dozen online rivals! Maybe it’s intimidation or just sheer luck?
- When underdog against higher-rated opponents, he still manages a respectable 13% win rate — because miracles happen on the chessboard.
- Games ending in resignation are quite common with him, highlighting his readiness to concede gracefully when the battle is lost — or perhaps to save energy for the next.
In sum, İbrahim Özer is a warrior of strategy and patience, a player who enjoys the journey of chess with all its ups and downs. Whether you face him in a Scandinavian Defense or a King’s Pawn Opening, expect an entertaining match with plenty of twists — and maybe some midnight openings thrown in for good measure.
