Alan Zhang - National Master Extraordinaire
Alan Zhang, also known in the digital realms as AlanZhang, holds the prestigious title of National Master awarded by National Chess Federation. From humble beginnings with blitz ratings barely cruising past 1000 in 2012, Alan's star has steadily risen—some might say with the precision and patience of a well-calculated Sicilian Defense.
Rise Through the Ranks
Starting out with blitz rating fluctuations that would make even the calmest grandmaster twitch (max 1065 to a min 809 back in the day), Alan has since blitzed past the 2300 mark—a level where the chess world begins to whisper “watch out, we have a contender!” Their transition from nail-biting losses to consistent wins is evidence that Alan has mastered the art of not just playing chess, but owning the board.
Playing Styles and Quirks
- Early Resignation Rate: 19.52% – Apparently, Alan knows when the ship is sinking but probably prefers to bail just before the waterfall. Smart or premature? The jury’s still out.
- Endgame Enthusiast: Alan frequently sails into endgames, boasting a 54.69% endgame frequency—because who doesn’t love a good finale?
- Average Moves Per Win: 58.4 moves – Alan does not rush to victory; every win is a saga.
- Comeback King/Queen: With a fantastic comeback rate of 71.38%, Alan refuses to lie down, even if they've lost a piece — and with a 97.08% win rate after losing a piece, opponents better watch their material count!
Online Battlefield Prowess
Alan has battled consistently online, with a combined blitz record featuring over a thousand wins (1,132 wins out of 2,186 blitz games!), showing not just tenacity but a knack for tactical fireworks. Bullet games seem to spark the most joy, where Alan enjoys a healthy 55.5% win rate. As for daily and rapid formats, Alan keeps solid stats without breaking a sweat.
Psychological Makeup
Every chess warrior faces the mental battlefield, and Alan is no exception: a tilt factor of 36 shows some irritation when things go south, but nothing they can’t shake off. Interestingly, Alan performs slightly better in rated games compared to casual ones, proving when the stakes are high, the heart races faster.
Favorite Opening: Top Secret
Ah, the mystery of Alan's opening repertoire. With the enigmatic "Top Secret" opening claiming the highest usage across all time controls, opponents are left scratching their heads. How does one prepare against an opening nobody knows? Alan doesn’t just play chess, they play mind games.
Fun Facts and Trivia
- Longest winning streak? A handsome 14 games. The current streak? Well, no fear, the flame is simply resting.
- Has a better win rate on White pieces (52.56%) than on Black, proving Alan likes to start strong.
- Strangely, at 9 AM, their success dips to 13.04%. Sleep in, Alan, or have your morning coffee!
- Greatest tactical strength: bouncing back from losing a piece almost guarantees a win. Alan’s opponents better guard those knights and bishops!
With a combination of tenacity, clever tactics, and a very mysterious opening choice, Alan Zhang continues to carve a name in the chess world worthy of grandmaster memes and national accolades alike. Whether blitzing through opponents or grinding in endgames, Alan proves that true mastery comes one move at a time—preferably a Top Secret one.