Volkan Yılmaz: The Chess Dynamo
Volkan Yılmaz, or as the chessboard might affectionately whisper, "V01cbj," is a player who turns pawns into power moves and blunders into teachable moments. With a passion for Top Secret openings, Volkan has played hundreds of games across Rapid and Blitz formats, consistently sneaking victory from the jaws of defeat (and sometimes from the jaws of… well, blunders).
A Rollercoaster on the Chess Clock
Starting out strong with a dizzying Daily rating of 800 in 2018 (albeit in only 9 games where losses were a bold strategy), Volkan quickly birthed a Blitz career full of highs and lows, maxing out at 774. Though Bullet chess hasn't been his playground (with zero wins from 4 games), Rapid chess in 2024 and 2025 shows him gracefully hovering around the 600 mark, proving speedster antics aren't his only talent.
The Statistics Speak (and Sometimes Joke)
- Longest winning streak: A solid 11 games, where opponents probably questioned their life choices.
- Comeback Rate: An impressive 64.65%, because Volkan doesn't just play chess, he stages dramatic thrillers.
- Win Rate after losing a piece: A perfect 100%. Losing a piece? No sweat. Opponents, beware.
- Early resignation rate: 13.5% — sometimes knowing when to fold ‘em comes as a strategic masterstroke.
Playing Style & Psychology
With an average of nearly 58 moves per win, Volkan prefers the scenic route through the game—enjoying endgames more than a chess grandmaster enjoying checkmate cocktails. He's balanced in White and Black, with win rates just under 48% on both sides.
His Tilt Factor is a modest 11, indicating he can hold his cool in intense matches—though the difference between rated and casual games suggests Volkan’s serious when it matters but ready to have fun otherwise.
Memorable Opponents & Rivals
From "geldred" (who seems to have a perfect score against Volkan) to wmmlupa and chris818818, against whom Volkan boasts a flawless 100% win rate, every game is a new story. It seems Volkan is both merciful and ruthless, depending on the opponent's username.
In Summary
Volkan Yılmaz is not only a chess player; he's a strategist, a tactician, and occasionally a magician on the board. His combination of resilience, a flair for comebacks, and a sense of humor about the game makes him a delightful competitor and a storytelling machine for anyone lucky enough to watch his battles unfold.
