Burak Ozalp, known online as realburq, is a dedicated and skilled chess player who has earned the prestigious title of Candidate Master from FIDE. With a pronounced preference for rapid time controls, Burak combines tactical awareness and psychological resilience to challenge opponents consistently.
Playing Style
Burak's games are marked by a deep understanding of complex positions and a remarkable ability to make comebacks, boasting an 87.28% comeback rate after setbacks. He is no stranger to long battles, with average game lengths exceeding 80 moves, showing his preference for thorough endgame mastery. Burak favors strategic openings such as the Sicilian Defense and Caro-Kann, often surprising opponents with well-prepared variations.
Career Highlights and Performance
Achieved peak blitz rating of 2540 in May 2025, reflecting his strength in fast-paced games.
Maintains a strong bullet rating with a peak of 2583, showcasing his quick thinking and reflexes.
Rapid play rating peaked at 2017, aligning perfectly with his preferred time control.
Known for a near 87% success rate in rapid games, underlining his dominance in that format.
Has played over 3,400 blitz games with a balanced win/loss record, demonstrating both experience and resilience.
Possesses a longest winning streak of 26 games, a testament to his focus and competitive edge.
Favorite Openings
Burak shows a strong affinity for aggressive and dynamic openings, particularly in blitz and bullet formats:
Sicilian Defense: Dragon Variation with the Yugoslav Attack and Alapin Variation shines in his playbook.
Caro-Kann Defense: A solid choice that yields a consistent win rate in his games.
Modern Defense: Frequently employed for its flexibility and counterattacking chances.
Amar Gambit: Particularly popular in his bullet games, yielding impressive win rates.
Interesting Stats & Trivia
Burak's best time to play is early morning at 6 AM—clearly a chess morning person!
He boasts a tactical prowess that allows him to maintain almost a 47% win rate even after losing a piece.
His resilience is evident in his low early resignation rate (<2%), showing his fighting spirit.
Burak has a psychological tilt factor of 23, proving even great players can get frustrated but bounce back.
