bayram gürsoy

Bayram Gürsoy - aka "topgur"

Meet Bayram Gürsoy, a Rapid chess aficionado whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride. Currently boasting a peak Rapid rating of 247 (achieved in June 2025), Bayram demonstrates a unique blend of resilience and tactical flair that keeps opponents on their toes.

Unlike your average chess player, Bayram doesn’t shy away from early resignations (clocking 17% in that department), but when he’s engaged, he usually drags his battles beyond 40 moves – averaging nearly 38 moves per win. Don’t be fooled though – patience is a virtue, and Bayram often waits until move 5 to make his first capture. This can be intimidating for those who prefer quick skirmishes, as he sometimes lures them into a drawn-out strategic tussle lasting well over 50 moves.

Bayram’s opening repertoire is diversified but favors aggression and control. He has a sweet spot for the Scandinavian Defense, where he boasts over 60% win rate, and the classic King’s Pawn Opening where his win rate rockets to more than 70%. Other openings like the Owens Defense have seen mixed fortunes, proving that even the brave have their battles.

When it comes to psychological warfare, Bayram’s tilt factor is quite low (5), and his best time to play is surprisingly at 4 AM – a subversive choice that probably scares his opposition awake in more ways than one! His comeback rate is impressive too: more than half the time, when down a piece, he digs deep and claws his way back to victory almost 53% of the time.

Bayram’s favorite way to end his fights? By checkmate (14 wins via the king trap), though resignation is not far behind, hinting he knows when to turn off the battle and savor the victory or graciously bow out. His current winning streak stands strong at two games, ready to push onward and upward.

Notable Victories:

• Outsmarted ak8543 with a brilliant checkmate in a King's Pawn Opening (see game here).
• Overcame alevm22 using aggressive play in an Indian Game variation, finishing with a swift mate.

Fun Fact:

Bayram’s win rate is at its prime early in the morning hours — especially at 4 AM when his opponents are likely still half-asleep. Coincidence? Probably not.

So, if you find yourself face to face with topgur on the chessboard at dawn, brace yourself for a fight that tests your stamina, wit, and nerves... and a cheeky reminder to set your alarm clock early!