Eithan Domínguez (alecahcd) - Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire
Once a modest Rapid player hovering around the 500 mark in mid-2022, Eithan Domínguez, better known online as alecahcd, embarked on a spectacular chess climb resembling a rollercoaster—one with more wins than screams. With a Rapid peak rating soaring to 1346 by October 2023, and a bullet rating flirting with an impressive 1343 in May 2025, Eithan has proven to be quite the tactical maestro, if not the next world champion (yet).
Known for an unusually high comeback rate of 81.62%, Eithan rarely backs down when faced with adversity (or losing a piece). His style suggests a love for grinding out endgames, boasting a hefty 75.67% endgame frequency and a curious average of about 68 moves per game at both wins and losses. Evidently, he likes to make opponents sweat – or perhaps just procrastinate on move 40.
Whether wielding the White pieces with a solid 52.68% win rate, or holding the fort as Black at a respectable 49.73%, Eithan demonstrates balanced play with a hint of stubborn charm. His preferred opening remains a "Top Secret" weapon (because who doesn’t like a little mystery?), dominating all time controls with a win rate ranging from 57.6% in Rapid to nearly 69% in Blitz.
A few quirks? Eithan tends to resign early just 1.14% of the time — because why give your opponent undue satisfaction? And while his longest winning streak hit a dazzling 12 games, his resilience was tested with a 10-game losing streak at some point — proving even grandmasters in training have their "oops" moments.
Highlights From the Board
- More than 1,300 wins in bullet chess alone, outshining his losses by a marginal but thrilling difference.
- He apparently thrives in the early morning hours, with his best time to play being around 4:00 AM—perhaps fuelled by caffeine or sheer stubbornness.
- Amazing psychological endurance with a low tilt factor of 10, so if you beat him, it won’t be because he got upset — more likely because you outfoxed his Top Secret opening!
- His recent victory by time control showcased his strategic patience and ability to pressure opponents into mistakes — a true testament to his fighting spirit.
Eithan Domínguez continues to sharpen his skills daily, making opponents wonder if it's chess or a masterclass in perseverance and strategic silliness. While not yet a grandmaster, he certainly is a grand entertainer on the 64 squares—ready to take on any challenger brave enough to test their mettle.
Watch this space, the story of alecahcd is still unfolding…
