Manea Alexandru: The Blitz Chess Adventurer
Overview
Manea Alexandru, known online as Aikiigm, is a FIDE International Master who has turned online blitz into a personal laboratory for chaotic, creative chess. His preferred time control is clearly Blitz, where he has played thousands of games, outlasted countless opponents, and pushed his peak Blitz rating to 2707 (2024-08-29). From a first recorded rating of 1394 in late 2014 to a spectacular 2707 in August 2024, his journey is one of constant volume and relentless ambition.
A Blitz Career in Motion
The rating trajectory tells a story of a player who simply never stops playing. The chart below shows his Blitz rating from 2015 through 2026, a decade of grinding, attacking, and occasionally sacrificing sleep for a winning streak.
His longest winning streak reached 22 games, proof that when he enters a zone, he is hard to stop. His longest losing streak of 13 games also shows the other side of that fearless approach: he accepts losses and comes back stronger.
The Amar Gambit and Other Unorthodox Loves
If there is one thing that defines Manea's repertoire, it is a willingness to step outside mainstream theory. He has a special relationship with the Amar Gambit, playing it hundreds of times in Blitz and Bullet, often with excellent results. His white repertoire also leans on the Nimzo-Larsen Attack, a flexible flank opening that suits his preference for original middlegame battles.
As Black, he regularly rotates between the Scandinavian Defense and the Alekhine Defense, frequently taking his opponents into sharp, unbalanced positions. He does not play like a quiet positional master; he plays like someone who enjoys making the board complicated as quickly as possible.
Rivals and Familiar Faces
Consistency at high volume means Manea has developed rivalries with several regular online opponents. His most frequent adversary is shacharia, with 319 games between them. Another major rival is aaa bbb, who faced Manea 270 times, a series that Manea dominated with a striking win count. Against Rogelio Jr Antonio, however, the score is tighter, showing that Manea is also willing to test himself against dangerous opposition.
These repeated battles shape his style: he learns his rivals' habits, then finds new ways to surprise them.
Endgame Grit and Comeback Power
Manea's playing style is defined by patience after a chaotic start. His games reach the endgame at an impressive 84.69% frequency, and his comeback rate sits at around 89%. He wins more than half the time even after losing a piece, which explains why his opponents rarely beat him by material alone.
His best hours? According to the data, 3am. Manea is the kind of player who will outlast you in the early morning, calmly converting a rook endgame while the rest of the world sleeps.
His opening performance breakdown offers a window into how he selects weapons for different situations: