Alavi_M: The Versatile Rapid Chess Competitor
Known for a diverse opening repertoire and a fighting spirit, Alavi_M has carved out a niche in rapid chess. Over the past couple of years, his journey has been one of exploration and steady development. His rating history tells a story of early promise and constant challenge – starting 2024 with a last recorded rapid rating of 830, and later 2025 showing a slight dip to 708, reflecting both fierce competition and opportunities for valuable learning experiences.
Competitive Record and Game Performance
Across many rapid games, Alavi_M has demonstrated persistent competitiveness. With 345 wins against 352 losses and 26 hard-fought draws, his record reflects a brave approach to every encounter. His longest winning streak of 7 games further underscores his ability to build momentum when the stars align. Even though a current winning streak is not on display, his achievements serve as a beacon of consistency in a highly volatile format.
Mastery in Openings
Alavi_M is not one to shy away from variety. His opening choices run the gamut from the Englund Gambit to the nimble Reti and even the rarely seen Queens Pawn Opening variants. His selective experiments have yielded impressive win rates in some lines – including flawless performances in niche openings like the Mikenas Defense and the Reti Opening Ware Defense, where he has achieved 100% wins in the handful of games played. This adaptability suggests a deep understanding of chess fundamentals and a creative spirit when it comes to surprise obstacles on the board.
Time and Style Insights
Time management plays a key role in his strategic play. Alavi_M’s win percentages shine at different times, with his best days falling on Sunday and steady performance throughout the week. His rapid chess style is marked by an endgame-heavy approach – with more than 62% of his games evolving into finely played endgames – and a preference for calculated play rather than hasty decisions. His average move counts, slightly lower in victories than in losses, hint at an efficient, yet adaptable, thought process.
Tactical and Psychological Resilience
Possessing a remarkable comeback rate of nearly 74%, Alavi_M thrives on turning adversity into opportunity. His 100% success rate in salvaging games after losing material reflects high tactical awareness and a never-say-die attitude. Furthermore, even a modest tilt factor paired with a marked difference in performance between rated and casual games illustrates both a competitive focus and the pressure of the tournament environment.
Facing the Opponents
His recent encounters have been against players like sinain20, samykausar, kiarraaaaaah, xisaverytallboi, and dhanajay7, with "shadypc" standing out as the most frequent foe. The varied win rates against a diverse array of opponents further reveal a player willing to adapt, learn, and continually refine his style.
Looking Ahead
As Alavi_M continues to test his mettle, one can expect him to delve even deeper into the labyrinth of rapid chess, honing his openings, sharpening his tactical instincts, and managing the psychological nuances of top-tier competition. His journey speaks to both the passion for the game and the intricate balance between creativity and precision inherent in chess.
Hi Alavi_M, here is some personalised feedback on your recent play!
Quick snapshot
- Current peak (rapid): 1249 (2024-12-20)
- Typical session pattern:
- Weekly momentum:
What you’re doing well
- Fighting spirit. You never hesitate to look for mating ideas. Your 17-move win over ayu689 (see PGN below) shows excellent killer instinct once the enemy king is exposed.
- Tactical awareness in open positions. In your win vs. sardarhitesh, the sequence 17.Nd6+–28.Qxa8 demonstrated good calculation of forcing lines and material conversions.
- Piece activity. You often aim to put rooks on open files (e.g., 24.Ra3 and 27.Rxc3+). That habit will serve you well as you climb.
Main areas to improve
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Opening fundamentals.
• Many games begin with early pawn pushes like h4/h5 or …h5/…a5. While fun, they ignore the center and piece development.
• Try a simple structure instead: 1.e4/1.d4 followed by developing knights and bishops, then castling. Your early resignation vs. nath_47 (4.Qd6? Bxd6) is a reminder that unfamiliar lines can back-fire quickly. -
King safety.
• Several losses arise because you delay castling or push pawns in front of your monarch (e.g., …f6, …g5 in the game against knightlark).
• Heuristic: castle by move 10 unless you have a concrete reason not to. -
Avoiding big blunders.
• At this rating, most decisive results stem from a single overlooked threat. Build the habit of a 3-second blunder check before every move: “What is my opponent’s last move attacking? What will my move leave undefended?” That alone cuts many errors such as 4.Qd6?? and 27…Qxf1?? (vs. ayushshahi22). -
Time management.
• Two recent defeats were “loss on time” in winning or drawable positions. Try glancing at the clock every 3–4 moves and aim to keep at least one minute for the final 10 moves. -
End-game technique.
• When you reach simplified positions (K+R+P endgame vs. ayushshahi22) convert the advantage by centralising the king and pushing passed pawns, rather than hunting pawns with your rook only.
Targeted drills for the coming week
- Tactics: 15 minutes/day on fork, pin and back-rank themes (fork, pin).
- Mini-opening repertoire: Learn the first 6 moves of the Italian Game (as White) and the Scandinavian Defence (as Black) so you start with solid piece play.
- End-game basics: Practise the “Lucena” and “Philidor” rook end-game setups—just 10 minutes of study can save many half-points.
Game of the day – your swift 17-move checkmate
Next steps
Play two daily games focusing on strict opening discipline, then review them immediately afterwards. Combine that with your tactical training and you should be ready to push past the 800 mark very soon. Good luck, and enjoy the journey!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| shadypc | 16W / 5L / 0D | View Games |
| ashutoshpadhee | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| neerajpepsudilmebasse | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| scalpy | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| vitvan58 | 1W / 0L / 1D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 679 | |||
| 2024 | 830 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 560W / 558L / 56D | 553W / 578L / 44D | 66.3 |
| 2024 | 8W / 1L / 0D | 5W / 5L / 0D | 55.1 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amar Gambit | 518 | 239 | 256 | 23 | 46.1% |
| Barnes Defense | 391 | 192 | 181 | 18 | 49.1% |
| Amazon Attack | 281 | 152 | 113 | 16 | 54.1% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 209 | 93 | 110 | 6 | 44.5% |
| Australian Defense | 201 | 97 | 97 | 7 | 48.3% |
| Philidor Defense | 142 | 59 | 78 | 5 | 41.5% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 133 | 63 | 64 | 6 | 47.4% |
| French Defense | 44 | 22 | 19 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Elephant Gambit | 36 | 16 | 20 | 0 | 44.4% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 35 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 45.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 10 | 0 |
| Losing | 8 | 1 |