Profile Summary: ozkan2023
Meet ozkan2023, a rapid chess aficionado whose opening of choice is the classic Queen's Pawn Opening, leading with a respectable 54% win rate, proving that slow and steady can indeed win the race (or at least the board). With a peak rapid rating of 644 achieved in August 2024, ozkan2023 shows a solid grip on the fundamentals, though the journey continues towards grandmasterdom.
Known for resilience and tactical grit, ozkan2023 maintains an impressive 69.5% comeback rate—a true fighter who finds their way back from the brink of loss. Not one to give up easily, this player refuses to surrender prematurely, with an early resignation rate of just over 5%.
When it comes to favorite defenses, ozkan2023 doesn't shy away from challenges, juggling the French Defense and even the spicy Englund Gambit with nearly equal enthusiasm and reasonable success.
Playing Style & Habits
- Loves long battles: the average win lasts a staggering 59 moves, proving patience is a virtue.
- Best moves happen around 3 PM; apparently, caffeine syncs perfectly with checkmates.
- A fan of both colors, with a slightly better success rate playing White (52%).
- Games often end by checkmate, because why settle for less?
Recent Highlights
Their latest triumph was a thrilling victory by checkmate against andriantsoa-rova in June 2025, featuring a clever advance variation of the French Defense that left their opponent flustered and cornered.
Opponents & Rivals
ozkan2023 has a habit of wiping the board clean against regular foes like andriantsoa-rova, xxixiviii, and shanonagung, maintaining a perfect 100% win rate against them. But beware! There are a few nemeses like el_saidd and jig3684 who have managed to snag some victories or draws — proving no one is invincible in chess or life.
Fun Fact
Despite some ups and downs in rating (from a last rapid of 513 in 2023 to a recent 555 in mid-2025), ozkan2023's perseverance and love for the game shine bright — sometimes it’s not about the rating but the smiles over the 64 squares. Expect more epic games, unexpected gambits, and a possible future title chase from this player!
