Al Relador

Al Relador (Username: aldrincr)

Meet Al Relador, a tenacious chess adventurer whose journey across the 64 squares resembles an epic saga filled with triumphs, defeats, and moments of cunning brilliance. Known to friends as "aldrincr" online, Al has battled through thousands of games of Blitz, Rapid, Daily, and Bullet chess, proving that persistence and a sharp mind often pay off better than flawless strategy.

Rating Highlights & Timeline

Al's peak rating in Blitz chess was a respectable 1062 back in June 2013 — a rating that many aspiring players dream of. Meanwhile, Al’s mastery pirouetted into the Daily arena, climbing up to 1116 in April 2014, showing a knack for longer games and patient positional play. In Rapid chess, Al hit a high-water mark near the millennium at 980 in 2020, continuously sharpening tactical skills and endgames. Bullet? Al gave it a go, peaking at 913, although lightning-fast games may occasionally cause spontaneous bouts of mayhem!

Playing Style & Personality

If Al was a chess piece, they'd be a knight: unpredictable and tricky. Known for a comeback rate of nearly 80%, Al never surrenders quietly and often turns disadvantageous positions into wild opportunities. This player’s average winning game lasts about 53 moves, channeling patience and endurance — but the average loss stretches even longer, hinting that Al fights to the bitter end.

Early resignation isn’t Al’s style, either — only about 3.5% of games are conceded prematurely, proving that Al prefers to battle on, even when the odds look grim. And don’t let the losses fool you: Al’s tactical alertness shines through, boasting a solid 43% win rate after losing a piece. Also, 16:00 (4 PM) is prime time — a perfect moment to catch Aldrincr in full strategic flow.

Openings & Match-Ups

Al is something of a mystery in openings, frequently exploring Unknown Openings, but also dips their toes into classics like the Top Secret (no spoilers allowed!), Caro-Kann Defense, and Queen’s Gambit Declined. Al’s win rate hovers around 47%-50% in Blitz when wielding these openings — a testimony to versatile play.

Memorable Battles

One recent gem was a Daily game victory against bojo97, achieved by a masterful time win after a French Defense Normal Variation tussle — patience paying dividends as the clock ticked down. Another live triumph came over Abbangers with a deft Caro-Kann Advance Botvinnik Carls Defense, where Al showed that quiet positional pressure sometimes topples even the toughest opponents.

Of course, every hero faces moments of defeat. A recent loss to husseinGd by time after a spirited Kings Pawn Opening battle reminds us that even the best can be caught off guard by the clock — or a clever wedge of tactics!

Fun Facts

• Al hates giving up early — only 3.48% early resignations.
• Playing with White pieces is slightly more favorable, scoring a 48.3% win rate compared to 45.8% when playing Black.
• Thrives in longer games with an emphasis on endgames (58.2% frequency), proving that patience is indeed a virtue!
• Despite some streaks of bad luck (longest losing streak: 12 games), Al always bounces back, thanks to remarkable resilience and a tilt factor of 12 – better than many grandmasters (or so we like to believe).

In the world of chess where psychology meets calculation, Al Relador stands as a warrior of wit, tenacity, and a dash of good humor. Whether it’s blitzing through rapid fire battles or carefully crafting winning plans over days in Daily chess, Aldrincr is a player who embraces the joy of the game — losses and all.

Keep an eye on this bold player. Checkmate or not, Al's story is just getting started.