Tolga kıran

Profile: Tolga Kıran (aka Tolga9107)

Tolga Kıran is a rising star in the world of rapid chess, known not just for his impressive stats but also his flair for dramatic checkmates. With a peak rapid rating of 951 achieved in May 2021, Tolga demonstrates a playing style that can be summarized as “relentlessly strategic with a sprinkle of charming unpredictability.”

Chess Journey

Since April 2021, Tolga has played 24 rapid games with a strong 66.67% win rate — and to sweeten the deal, he boasts a flawless 11-game winning streak at one point. Opponents beware: his record against frequent players like k_ali_45 is ruthless, with a near 92% win rate, proving that Tolga knows how to bring his A-game when it counts.

Signature Style

Tolga’s favorite opening? The mysterious Grob Opening and its "top secret" tactics – maybe because keeping opponents guessing is half the fun! His games often stretch into lengthy endgames (an impressive 83.33% frequency there), where he carefully maneuvers through an average of 73 moves per win.

Interestingly, he’s stronger when playing Black, winning 83.33% of those games – a true counterpuncher who loves to turn the tables. His psychological resilience shines too, bouncing back to win more than half of the games after losing a piece.

Fun Facts

• Tolga never surrenders early — he has a 0% early resignation rate. Surrender? Not in his vocabulary!
• His best hour to play? 8–9 PM, when his win rate hits a scorching 100% at 20:00 local time.
• Fridays are his lucky day, boasting an incredible 91.67% win rate — maybe because the weekend mental prep begins early.
• Despite the occasional loss (only 3 losses total), none lasted more than 1 in a row, so tilt is not his style.
• While below-rated opponents fear him (16 wins against them), games against higher-rated foes tend to be tougher terrain (0 wins but lots of draws), so keep those improvements coming!

Memorable Match Highlight

In one recent king-of-the-hill moment, Tolga delivered a dazzling checkmate against Tahirk95 on May 20, 2021. After a complicated battle full of tactical nuance, he wrapped up the game with a checkmate — proving that Tolga9107 is as lethal as he is entertaining. You can watch the magic happen here.

In Summary

Tolga Kıran is the kind of player who loves a good challenge, thrives in long games, and keeps opponents guessing with his quirky openings and resilient comebacks. Whether you're a fellow chess enthusiast or just a casual fan, Tolga's road is one to watch — especially on a Friday evening, chessboard in hand, ready to conquer the competition with style, smarts, and maybe a little secret sauce.