Artem Alek Fedorov — Candidate Master (Albaricoque2)
Artem Alek Fedorov, who also streams and competes online as Albaricoque2, is a FIDE Candidate Master known for explosive blitz play and a taste for offbeat openings. Quiet off the board, mischievous over the board — Artem mixes deep preparation with the occasional cheeky gambit.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Blitz chess — lightning tactics are his specialty
- High-water marks: 2652 (2025-10-28) and 1962 (2025-11-11)
Playing Style & Strengths
Artem favors practical complications and thrives in positions where time pressure and tactics decide the day. He scores well in long endgames (frequent endgame play) and is known for resilient comebacks.
- Style: Tactical, resilient — excellent comeback rate (often turns lost material into winning chances)
- Endgames: High endgame frequency and patience — long games are his comfort zone
- Psychology: Low resignation rate and good tilt control; best results often arrive at odd hours (midnight warrior vibes)
Favorite Openings & Repertoire Highlights
Artem blends mainstream Sicilian knowledge with surprise weapons from the Colle and Barnes families. He enjoys forcing positions where opponent-specific preparation pays off.
- Blitz mainstays: Sicilian Defense (many variations), especially Kan/Gipslis and Najdorf lines
- Daily and classical fun: Colle System (Rhamphorhynchus Variation) and assorted rare sidelines
- Wildcards: Amar Gambit and Barnes Opening appear regularly — Artem loves to keep opponents uncomfortable
Want to study a term? Try: Sicilian Defense or Colle System.
Notable Records & Trends
Artem is prolific online. In blitz he has played hundreds of games with a near-even win/loss balance — the kind of volume that sharpens instincts. In daily chess he shows an almost perfect conversion rate and few losses.
- Blitz experience: dozens of competitive months building fast intuition and tactical alertness
- Daily consistency: impressive unbeaten runs in daily formats, great finishing skills
- Streaks: longest winning streak recorded at 6 games; longest losing streak at 5 — nothing dramatic, he bounces back quickly
Memorable Game (illustrative)
Here’s a short illustrative miniature showing Artem’s taste for central tension and quick development. Replay it or study the motifs.
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Rivalries & Opponent Notes
Artem has several recurring opponents online; some matchups have developed into friendly rivalries.
- Most-played opponents include: juleona (7 games), georgiossouleidis (5), beawuids (3).
- Notable results: positive records against genrixiii and liondinamic; challenging bouts versus juleona and georgiossouleidis.
- Check a recent opponent profile: Yuliya Liavonava
Quirks, Habits & Fun Facts
- Favorite tactic snack: sacrificial tempo plays that make spectators gasp.
- Best time of day: Artem’s data suggests late-night brilliance — “midnight tactical hours.”
- Preparation depth: pragmatic — focuses on key lines to surprise opponents rather than encyclopedic memorization.
- Fun: loves trying rare openings in daily games to keep the play entertaining.
Data Snapshot & Visuals
Quick visual of rating movement over the recent seasons (blitz focus):
Peak ratings and milestones are recorded across time controls: 2652 (2025-10-28), 2376 (2025-03-29), 2213 (2025-02-16), 1962 (2025-11-11).
Closing Note
Whether you're preparing to face Artem (Albaricoque2) online or studying his games for fun, expect a tactically sharp player who enjoys both the thrill of blitz and the slow burn of daily chess. He’s the kind of opponent who will punish hesitation — and then politely send a meme in chat.