Alan Medina (alannn123) - Chess Adventurer Extraordinaire
Meet Alan Medina, known in the chess universe by the handle alannn123. He is the kind of player who embraces the chaos of the board with a combination of hope, grit, and a sprinkle of humor. With a peak Rapid rating of 1040 achieved in August 2021, Alan has shown flashes of brilliance that suggest he's plotting world domination—one pawn at a time.
Playing Style
Alan's games are a rollercoaster ride. His Early Resignation Rate is a humble 1.64%, proving that while he’s no quitter, his games can end unexpectedly (early). He's no stranger to grind-it-out battles, reaching an endgame frequency of over 61%, showing his preference for deep, strategic fights. Average moves per win hover around 57, meaning he loves a good long fight, and losses even longer at 60 moves—talk about endurance!
Interestingly, Alan's more successful as Black, with a 35.85% win rate versus a 32.08% win rate playing White. Maybe he’s a secret admirer of the dark squares!
Favorite Openings
When it comes to openings, Alan fancies the King’s Pawn Opening, boasting a solid 66.67% win rate in Rapid games over 9 encounters—he clearly likes to open with a bang! The Van t Kruijs and Italian Game also make appearances, with modest success. Yet, some defenses like the Owens Defense seem to haunt him with zero wins.
Win-Loss Record & Streaks
Over his career, Alan has experienced 33 wins, 42 losses, and 8 draws in Rapid—proof that the struggle is real, but so is the fight. His longest winning streak was an inspiring 7 games, but beware: the longest losing streak hit double digits at 10, showing he's not immune to the occasional rough patch.
Tactical & Psychological Quirks
Known for his impressive comeback rate of nearly 70%, Alan refuses to let a lost piece get him down (well, most of the time). His tilt factor sits at 10, a reminder that even Alan sometimes needs a moment to breathe after a tough loss.
Puzzle solvers take note: his best time to play is around 4 AM, when the world is silent and his brain is sharpest. Perhaps nocturnal wisdom is his secret weapon.
Recent Memorable Games
- Latest Win: A slick victory over "givuri" by checkmate on May 21, 2025, featuring clever use of the King’s Pawn Opening and sharp attacking motifs.
- Tough Loss: A checkmate defeat by "horusdal" on May 24, 2025, showing that even Alan’s fierce battle spirit sometimes meets a swift end.
Fun Facts
- His most frequent opponent, "caballero20511," has proven to be quite a challenge, with Alan winning only 8% of their encounters. Persistent though!
- Against friends like "arthur976431" and "givuri," Alan boasts a 100% win rate—he’s got his pals’ numbers!
- His win rate is surprisingly better against lower-rated opponents (almost 80%) versus top dogs (a modest 6%), keeping his ego mostly intact.
Alan Medina's chess journey is a tale of perseverance, fun, and the relentless pursuit of the perfect game—although sometimes settling for a perfectly good blunder just to keep things spicy. Whether he’s rocking the board at dawn or weathering storms at midnight, one thing is clear: with alannn123 playing, there’s never a dull moment.
