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Taylan Ruzgar FM

Username: Taylanruzgar

Playing Since: 2022-05-16 (Closed)

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Blitz: 2684
501W / 406L / 77D
Bullet: 2607
367W / 175L / 26D

Taylanruzgar: A Rising Star in the World of Chess

Taylanruzgar has rapidly emerged as a formidable force in the faster time controls of chess. With a career marked by impressive bullet and blitz performances, he has drawn attention with high peak ratings and a steady upward trajectory over the past few years. His bullet games have seen him pushing ratings well above 2600, and his blitz performance reached a dazzling 2777 in 2025, highlighting both his tactical ingenuity and time management skills.

Dynamic Game Style and Opening Mastery

Known for his deep understanding of complex positions, Taylanruzgar has cultivated a distinct playing style. His games often progress to rich endgame scenarios—reflected by an endgame frequency of over 80%—where his precision and calculation are on full display. His diverse opening repertoire, with impressive win rates in many lines such as the Pirc Defense, Caro-Kann variations, and various English and Sicilian configurations, underscores his versatility and deep preparation. Whether opting for sharp tactical clashes in bullet or methodical plans in blitz, his opening choices set the tone for creative and resilient play throughout the match.

Statistical Brilliance and Competitive Edge

Performance statistics speak volumes of his competitive spirit. With overall win records that significantly tip the scale in his favor—boasting long winning streaks and a comeback rate exceeding 90%—Taylanruzgar demonstrates consistency and a never-say-die attitude even when faced with setbacks. His accuracy in transforming small advantages into wins is palpable, and his remarkable win rates as both White (over 62%) and Black (over 54%) show that he is a balanced player capable of dictating the game from either side.

Mental Fortitude and Time Management

Beyond raw tactical skills, Taylanruzgar exhibits a commendably low tilt factor and performs strongly on critical days and hours. His solid win percentages on key days of the week and during peak times reflect his mental strength and ability to harness psychological resilience under pressure. Whether under the intense scrutiny of rating games or more casual encounters, he maintains a cool, calculated presence that many aspiring players look up to.

Looking Ahead

With each passing year, Taylanruzgar’s ratings and achievements continue to climb. His stellar performances in rapid, bullet, and blitz formats, combined with his deep theoretical knowledge and innovative approach to the openings, signal a bright future ahead. As he continues to hone his skills and expand his repertoire, the chess world can expect to see more exciting and high-caliber battles from this modern chess warrior.


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Feedback for Taylan Ruzgar

Hi Taylan, after reviewing your recent games, I'd like to share some constructive feedback to help you continue improving your chess skills.

Strengths

  • Opening Consistency: You have a solid grip on your opening choices, including Nimzowitsch-Larsen and Modern Defense setups, which keep your games flexible and competitive.
  • Middle Game Activity: You demonstrate good piece coordination and actively challenge your opponent, often gaining space and control in critical moments.
  • Endgame Technique: Several wins ended by your precise positional and tactical play, converting advantages effectively, such as in the game against username239759821.
  • Resourcefulness Under Time Pressure: You manage to retain composure and play strong moves even as your clock winds down, as seen in your wins on time.

Areas for Improvement

  • King Safety: In some losses, especially the one against nikita2504 (Caro-Kann Exchange Variation), your king faced critical vulnerabilities leading to checkmate. Focusing on early prevention of these weaknesses by cautious pawn structure and timely defenses can help.
  • Tactical Awareness: Although your strategic understanding is good, incorporating more tactical training will help you avoid missed opportunities and better punish your opponents' inaccuracies.
  • Endgame Calculation: In a few games, the transition to endgame could be optimized by deeper calculation, as some losses involved losing important pawns or allowing counterplay.
  • Time Management: While you show resilience under time pressure, ensure you allocate enough thinking time in critical moments to avoid late blunders and missed winning chances.

Next Steps

  1. Review critical moments from your recent losses, particularly focusing on king safety and missed tactics.
  2. Consider incorporating specific tactical puzzles and endgame studies into your training routine.
  3. Practice controlling the clock better — try to reserve extra time for pivotal positions to solidify decision-making.
  4. Keep exploring variations in your preferred openings to enrich your understanding and adaptability.

Keep up the strong work! Your recent victories show you are on the right track, and with focused effort on these areas, your overall game will improve significantly.



🆚 Opponent Insights

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Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2684
2024 2607 2572
2023 2611 2540
2022 2602 2587
Rating by Year202220232024202526842540YearRatingBulletBlitz

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 122W / 77L / 17D 100W / 104L / 16D 88.4
2024 124W / 99L / 22D 124W / 104L / 13D 82.7
2023 84W / 37L / 3D 68W / 42L / 11D 83.1
2022 140W / 59L / 10D 126W / 70L / 13D 83.2

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Caro-Kann Defense 33 12 19 2 36.4%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 28 13 14 1 46.4%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 28 16 10 2 57.1%
French Defense 25 15 6 4 60.0%
English Opening: Four Knights System, Nimzowitsch Variation 24 17 7 0 70.8%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 24 13 8 3 54.2%
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense 22 14 5 3 63.6%
Amazon Attack 22 7 15 0 31.8%
Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation 21 12 8 1 57.1%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation 20 12 8 0 60.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 29 18 9 2 62.1%
London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation 28 14 11 3 50.0%
Australian Defense 23 14 6 3 60.9%
Modern 23 14 9 0 60.9%
Amar Gambit 22 14 7 1 63.6%
Amazon Attack 17 12 5 0 70.6%
Czech Defense 17 16 1 0 94.1%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Scandinavian Defense 16 10 6 0 62.5%
Döry Defense 15 10 5 0 66.7%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 12 0
Losing 9 3
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