Overview
Sultan, known online as sultanyagmur, is a rapid-fire chess tactician who shines in Blitz play. A veteran of thousands of fast games, Sultan built a reputation for long, dramatic finishes and stubborn comebacks. Preferred time control: Blitz. Peak Blitz rating reached 2619 in 2025 according to records 2619 (2025-10-03).
Rating trend (Blitz) visualized below for quick reference:
Playing Style
Sultan mixes tactical ferocity with marathon endurance. Games often go deep, and opponents are rarely safe even late in the endgame.
- Style: tactical with a high comeback rate (keeps fighting after setbacks)
- Love of long games: average decisive game length is well over 70 moves
- Endgame focus: high endgame frequency and long average moves per win
- Psychology: thrives around 10:00 local time, but watch out for the occasional tilt
Career Highlights
Sultan climbed steadily through 2018 to 2026, peaking in Blitz with an elite 2600 plus rating. Key moments:
- Breakout and rise through 2020 to 2022 with heavy activity in Blitz and Bullet
- Peak Blitz performance reached in October 2025, a milestone many rivals remember
- Longest winning streak: 14 games. Longest losing streak: 22 games. Current losing streak is 1.
Notable peak in other speeds includes strong Bullet results and a Rapid high as well. Sultan is as dangerous in short time controls as in slightly longer ones.
Favorite Openings
Sultan is eclectic but has clear favorites both as White and Black. He uses surprise and practical chances over memorized theory.
- As Black: Caro-Kann Defense - frequently reached and well tested
- As White: Amazon Attack - an aggressive weapon for rapid games
- Also plays: Nimzo-Larsen Attack, Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation, London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation
Notable Opponents
Sultan has fought many regulars online. A few frequent rivals and head-to-head notes:
- WindowsEnthusiast - most played opponent; tight record with many decisive battles
- Meshter - long rivalry with dozens of games
- yoam978 and hanchez - notable results against strong daily and blitz players
- Sample game vs a top rival: View Game
Fun Facts
- Sultan's comeback rate is impressively high, so do not count him out even when material is down
- Average first capture happens around move 7, showing a mix of maneuvering and tactical timing
- Best time of day to challenge Sultan: around 10:00 according to performance trends
- Likes long finishes. Here is a short sample to study Sultan's opening-to-endgame flow:
Quick Stats & Links
For a snapshot: Sultan is a Blitz specialist, prolific in fast formats, and comfortable in both tactical melees and long, grinding wins. Explore openings and recent trends via the embedded chart and links above.
Want to see how the Blitz peak compares over time? Check the chart again: