Overview
Alexey Jarovinsky, better known to the online chess world as Aborigen_came, is a National Master whose journey from 1400-level blitz to a peak blitz rating of 2937 (2026-07-19) reads like a speedrun. He burst onto the scene in 2016 and never stopped pressing the clock. While his heart belongs to bullet, his grind lives in blitz, where he has played tens of thousands of games and built a reputation as one of the most active fighters on the platform.
Repertoire and Style
Alexey does not believe in quiet openings. His database is a museum of unorthodox ideas: the Barnes Defense, the Scandinavian Defense, and the Amar Gambit all feature heavily. He has played the Barnes Defense more than 4,000 times in blitz, a number that suggests either deep research or a beautiful sense of mischief. With White, his devotion to 1.Nc3 and the Amar Gambit keeps opponents guessing; with Black, he happily invites the Scandinavian and outplays the book.
Rivalries and Marathon Sessions
No biography of Aborigen_came would be complete without his rivalries. Against Roman Zhenetl, he has played 348 games, a mutual obsession that sees Alexey chasing a losing record with 144 wins to 174 losses. Against Роман he has the upper hand with 156 wins, while Dina Belenkaya has felt his wrath most keenly: 119 wins and only 32 losses across 155 meetings. These are not casual encounters; they are chess relationships.
Peculiar Habits
- His longest winning streak is 24 games, and his longest losing streak is 12; there is no middle ground.
- He comes back from losing positions 89% of the time, making a resignation against him feel premature.
- If you want to beat him, try playing him late at night; his best hour is 4am, according to win rate by hour.
- He delivers early pressure with checks, often by rook, and rarely lets the opponent take the initiative.