Ali Osman Ulaş

Ali Osman Ulaş (mulas2134) - The Chess Maverick

Meet Ali Osman Ulaş, better known online as mulas2134, a player whose chess journey is as colorful as his opening repertoire. Starting off strong in late 2021 with his peak rapid rating hitting 1158, Ali quickly showed that he knows how to swing a knight and command a queen — sometimes with a bit of flair, sometimes with a touch of chaos!

His style? Picture a fearless tactician who isn’t afraid to take risks, even if it means occasionally bowing out early — his early resignation rate stands modestly at 5.16%, proving he knows when to cut losses (or when the coffee break is too tempting). Ali is a master of the Top Secret opening in rapid games, a mystery even to his toughest opponents, boasting nearly a 55% win rate there, and he has a penchant for the King's Pawn and Leonardis variations that keep his matches exciting.

Over the years, Ali has battled hundreds of opponents—some rivals returning for dozens of rematches, and others, well, not so lucky against his clever strategies. He has a mixed blitz record that showcases both his lightning-fast instincts and a learning curve that keeps him humble. His win-loss tally is a tale of resilience, armed with a remarkable comeback rate of over 74%! In other words, just when you think the game is over, Ali often pulls a rabbit out of his chess hat.

When does he play best? Apparently around midnight — his psychological profile calls 00:00 his prime time — a time when many have gone to sleep, Ali’s mind is racing on the chessboard, making precise moves with a win probability seriously above average. Perhaps all the others are dreaming of knights and bishops, but Ali wakes to conquer them.

Ali's games are thrilling. Take his most recent victory, a dazzling checkmate executed in under 40 moves against "IsaaaaacKL", where his precise control and aggressive queen maneuvers decided the game before many players have even finished their first cup of coffee.

Despite some rough patches — including a brutal 16-game losing streak that could have tilted a lesser player — Ali remains steadfast, showing a tilt factor of just 16, proving his nerves are mostly steel (or maybe just stubbornness). A typical Ali win lasts about 52 moves on average, reflecting battles that are not won by quick trickery alone but by endurance, deep strategy, and occasional unexpected sacrifices.

Fun Facts:

• Ali has a special knack for the Scandinavian Defense in blitz, where he boasts nearly 60% wins — a testament to his bold nature.
• Although he often plays with black pieces, his win rate with white (49.81%) edges out his black win rate (43.17%), showing that when he controls the board early, it’s anyone’s game.
• Despite his fierce competitive spirit, Ali has drawn 26 stalemates and 24 mysterious “unknown” termination games — the unsolved mysteries of chess.com!

Ali Osman Ulaş is more than just a player; he’s a story of perseverance, ingenuity, and a dash of unpredictability. Whether it’s rapid, blitz, daily, or the adrenaline-pumping bullet games, Ali’s fingerprints leave a mark — sometimes with a victorious flourish, sometimes in lessons learned — but always with passion.

Keep an eye on mulas2134, the midnight strategist turning pawns into legends one move at a time.