Yusuf - The Relentless Rapid Rook
Also known by the username seda_06, Yusuf is a determined chess enthusiast who’s been battling it out across Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet time controls with a passion that’s as fierce as his longest winning streak of 9 games!
Rating & Performance
Yusuf’s rapid rating has been a rollercoaster since 2023, peaking at 1138 in April 2025. While his Blitz max rating reached 1217 and Bullet hit a respectable 943, his daily battles on the 64 squares show a tough competitor who never backs down.
Playing Style & Strategy
Known for an endgame frequency of 66.5% and an average of around 65 moves per win, Yusuf clearly enjoys the marathon of chess rather than quick sprints. His aggressive style shines in his favorite openings with notable success in the Philidor Defense (63% win rate) and the sneaky Scandinavian Defense - Mieses Kotrc Variation (67% win rate). However, his Achilles heel might be the Bishop's Opening, where the losses stack a little higher.
A Glimpse at Yusuf’s Psychological Side
With a tilt factor of 14, Yusuf sometimes feels the heat when games don’t go his way, but his comeback rate of 74% shows a warrior's heart. And despite the chaos, his best time to play is an unexpected 4:00 AM — the quiet hour when kings fall and pawns rise.
Battle Scars & Glories
Winning by resignation is Yusuf’s forte, dominating in 229 wins where opponents surrender before the final blow. But when push comes to shove, checkmate claims him too — 278 losses by it, to be precise. He's definitely nailed the art of patience and persistence, sometimes letting games go to the wire where a stalemate or timeout might sneak in.
Recent Noteworthy Battles
In his latest masterpiece, Yusuf delivered a checkmate victory in a 86-move epic against adivardhan007 employing the Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack. Conversely, the chess gods humbled him by checkmate recently against Leonard3101 after a fierce Kings Pawn Opening fight.
A Word on Opponents and Rivalries
Yusuf has tangled most with players like yusuficelik (72 games) and celikyusufi. His win rates vary widely depending on the foe, ranging from 0% to flawless victories, proving that chess is not only a game of skill but also of unpredictable drama.
Fun Fact
Despite his serious dedication, Yusuf keeps things light with an early resignation rate of just 3.56%, meaning he rarely throws in the towel before a battle is truly over. Remind you of any stubborn chess players you know?
All in all, Yusuf is a chess warrior who embodies the thrill of the game — mixing tactical awareness, a pinch of chess chaos, and a never-say-die spirit that guarantees every game is an adventure.