alcern

Player Profile: alcern

Meet alcern, a chess warrior steadily climbing the ranks with a flair for quick thinking and tactical depth. With a Blitz rating nudging over 1180 and Rapid creeping towards an impressive 1330 in 2025, alcern clearly knows how to give opponents a run for their money—just don’t expect to catch them off guard easily!

Playing Style & Strengths

alcern’s games are a marathon rather than a sprint, often averaging around 66 moves per battle whether winning or losing. Rarely resigning early (less than 1% of games), this persistent player enjoys deep endgames, engaging in complex tactical skirmishes till the very end. Notably, alcern has a comeback rate of nearly 80% and a perfect record after losing a piece—opponents beware, your advantage may be short-lived!

Opening Choices

With a penchant for the Queen's Pawn openings, especially the Zukertort and Chigorin Variations, alcern boasts solid win rates hovering around 55-60%. Not one to shy away from the Sicilian Defense, alcern experiments with different lines, though the Open Sicilian can be less forgiving (win rate near 37%). But no worries, alcern’s Colle System skills shine bright in Rapid games, even hitting a dazzling 65% win rate.

Competitive Record

Across all time controls, alcern has amassed an impressive collection of wins: over 2,100 in Blitz, 350 in Rapid, and a smattering in Bullet and Daily games. Despite a few ups and downs against some repeat opponents, alcern's consistency is undeniable, holding an overall winning edge. The longest winning streak of 10 games is a testament to their focus and ability to seize momentum.

Personality & Quirks

What makes alcern a joy to watch is their near zen-like composure with a tilt factor of only 10—quite the calm captain in stormy tactical seas! Although the win rate dips slightly late at night (beware the 27.78% win rate at 11 PM), mornings are a sharp time with a 75% win rate at 5 AM—perhaps nocturnal snacks fuel the brain better?

In Summary

Alcern is the resilient, dogged player who never surrenders and always threatens a comeback. Whether you face them in a blazing Blitz or a thoughtful Rapid game, expect well-honed openings, long battles, and a fighting spirit that refuses to quit. Watch out, chessboards — alcern's next move might just be checkmate!