Ali Parlar

Ali Parlar (aka nigiiri0)

Ali Parlar, known on the chess realms as nigiiri0, is a rapid-fire tactician with a flair for thrilling finishes and a dash of humor. With a peak rapid rating of 568 achieved in March 2025, Ali dances on the edge of victory and defeat with 724 wins and a nearly equal 714 losses in rapid games. Talk about living life on the chessboard’s edge!

Playing Style & Stats

Ali prefers the rapid time control, crafting games that average just over 50 moves, which means Ali often battles to the last piece before the final gambit. Early resignation? Rare—only about 8% of the time—showing resilience and a refusal to quit even when the chips are down.

Checkmates and resignations are Ali’s go-to finishers, with a nearly equal split of victories concluded by a triumphant checkmate or a savvy resignation by the opponent. When time runs out, Ali tends to come out on top more often than not.

Favorite Openings

• Scandinavian Defense – Ali’s trusty steed, boasting a solid 53%+ win rate over 137 clashes.
• Vienna Game – A favorite for creative attacking players, with a sweet winning record of over 56%.
• Van ’t Kruijs Opening – Not your everyday choice, but Ali makes it work with a 53% success rate.
• Center Game – A sharp, tactical battleground where Ali shines with an impressive 64% win rate.

Tactical Prowess & Psychological Edge

Ali’s comeback rate is remarkable at 76% - the kind of player who refuses to throw in the towel even after losing material. Win rate after losing a piece is a respectable 43%, proving Ali's knack for turning the tables. The tilt factor sits comfortably at 13, indicating a balanced emotional game, though playing at 5 AM seems to bring out the best moves!

Noteworthy Battles

Ali recently secured a stunning victory via checkmate against Mahmoud-Sdeek in a complex game where patience paid off. In a wild rapid encounter, Ali’s tactical finesse shone through, sealing the win after meticulous maneuvering.

1. e4 e5 2. Qh5 g6 3. Qxe5+ Ne7 4. Qxh8 f5 5. Qxh7 fxe4 6. d4 d5 7. c3 Bf5 8. Nd2 Nbc6 9. Bb5 g5 10. Qh5+ Ng6 11. g3 Qe7 12. Nh3 a6 13. Bxc6+ bxc6 14. Nxg5 Qg7 15. f3 Qh6 16. Qxh6 Bxh6 17. f4 e3 18. Ndf3 O-O-O 19. Bxe3 Re8 20. Ne5 Nxe5 21. fxe5 Bg4 22. O-O Be2 23. Rf6 Bg7 24. Rxc6 Bb5 25. Rg6 Rf8 26. Rxg7 Kb7 27. a4 Be2 28. b3 Kb6 29. c4 dxc4 30. bxc4 Kc5 31. a5+ Kc6 32. d5# 1-0
    

Opponent Chronicles

Among Ali’s many adversaries, he boasts a 100% win rate against players like Mahmoud-Sdeek and Ezekiel-Zeus, while arq_archerist and enterbrian remain tricky match-ups. But hey, even legends have their off days!

Final Check

Whether it's skillful positional play or cunning tactical shots, Ali Parlar embodies the spirit of rapid chess – calculating fast, adapting quickly, and never backing down. If chess were sushi, Ali would be the wasabi: spicy, sharp, and impossible to ignore.