Murat Arda Kılıç: A Chess Journey
Meet Murat Arda Kılıç, also known by the username muratardakilic, a chess enthusiast whose journey resembles a thrilling rollercoaster on an 8x8 board. Starting from modest beginnings with a bullet rating around 1189 in early 2021, Murat swiftly climbed the ranks to a peak Bullet rating of 1678 in March 2022. Rapid play is his playground, where he dazzled with an impressive peak rating cresting at 1966 as recently as March 2025.
With a flair for the Italian Game, Murat enjoys setting traps and unleashing tactical surprises, boasting a win rate over 60% in that opening across multiple time controls. His repertoire is diverse, ranging from Scandinavian Defence variations to the mysterious "Top Secret" opening — a favorite among players who like to keep their opponents guessing!
Murat’s style is a curious blend of patience and aggression. On average, his winning games last more than 58 moves, proving he’s no stranger to the endgame grind — where 53% of his games tend to conclude. With a psychological tilt factor of 19, he battles the ups and downs of chess with admirable perseverance; after all, every grandmaster needs to shed a few pawns and a bit of dignity before glory.
Some fun facts? His best playing hour falls around 6 PM, when his win rate peaks near 59%. Interestingly, Tuesday seems to be his lucky day with over 56% win rate — perhaps a scheduling tip for opponents wanting to dodge his best! His longest winning streak is a respectable 14 games, so beware if you meet him on a hot streak.
Recent Highlights
In his latest battle at Live Chess, Murat showcased strategic brilliance securing victories through time pressure and resignation, often capitalizing on precise tactical blows. Whether checkmating opponents with creative play or winning on time, his games are a testimony to his growing expertise.
Though no player is immune to losses, Murat handles setbacks with sportsmanship and moves forward with a steady hand and an eager mind, proving that behind every lost game lies the seed of a future comeback.
To sum it up, Murat Arda Kılıç is a passionate fighter on the chess battlefield — armed with opening knowledge, tactical wit, and an ever-improving rating. For opponents, facing him means battling a blend of raw energy and tactical cunning, all sprinkled with a pinch of humor and tenacity.
Watch this space: Murat’s best moves are yet to come!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| 42eren42 | 35W / 5L / 1D | View Games |
| Alihan Hüseyinoğlu | 1W / 25L / 0D | View Games |
| mijochess | 6W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| p4power | 7W / 6L / 0D | View Games |
| aptem_k | 4W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1481 | 1406 | 1930 | |
| 2023 | 1606 | 1438 | 1791 | |
| 2022 | 1571 | 1438 | 1696 | |
| 2021 | 1471 | 1381 | 1618 | 1013 |
| 2020 | 733 | 1156 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8W / 2L / 1D | 4W / 6L / 2D | 64.1 |
| 2023 | 10W / 1L / 0D | 10W / 2L / 1D | 64.7 |
| 2022 | 67W / 53L / 6D | 63W / 52L / 5D | 63.4 |
| 2021 | 534W / 430L / 58D | 501W / 462L / 47D | 57.7 |
| 2020 | 0W / 4L / 0D | 3W / 1L / 0D | 39.8 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Italian Game | 13 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 61.5% |
| Italian Game Traxler Knight Sacrifice Line | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 80.0% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 88.9% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 62.5% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 62.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Variation | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 57.1% |
| Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 83.3% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 54 | 29 | 23 | 2 | 53.7% |
| Top Secret | 35 | 16 | 8 | 11 | 45.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 34 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 50.0% |
| Italian Game | 29 | 18 | 11 | 0 | 62.1% |
| Englund Gambit | 28 | 14 | 11 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 25 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 60.0% |
| Owens Defense | 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 54.2% |
| Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack | 24 | 9 | 15 | 0 | 37.5% |
| French Defense Exchange Variation | 22 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 21 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 57.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closed Sicilian Defense Grand Prix Attack | 49 | 22 | 24 | 3 | 44.9% |
| Top Secret | 43 | 30 | 12 | 1 | 69.8% |
| Italian Game | 39 | 24 | 10 | 5 | 61.5% |
| Undefined | 32 | 18 | 14 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Giuoco Piano Game | 27 | 11 | 16 | 0 | 40.7% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Center Attack | 25 | 17 | 6 | 2 | 68.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 20 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 65.0% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Main Line | 18 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Giuoco Piano Game Giuoco Pianissimo Italian Four Knights Variation | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 44.4% |
| Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation | 16 | 4 | 9 | 3 | 25.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotch Game Classical Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Italian Game Knight Attack Normal Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 14 | 0 |
| Losing | 19 | 1 |