Alejo M

Alejo M. (aka alehom) - The Chess Enthusiast

Meet Alejo M., known online as alehom, a dedicated chess player whose journey is a rollercoaster of strategic brilliance and the occasional “Oops!” moment. Alejo is not your run-of-the-mill grandmaster-in-the-making; instead, they're a persistent warrior on the 64 squares, battling time, tactics, and sometimes their own blunders with equal fervor.

Rating and Play Style

Currently rocking a peak bullet rating of 1513 (achieved in early 2025), Alejo has shown remarkable progress from humble beginnings hovering around 300-600 in 2020. Their blitz and rapid ratings peak at 1305 and 1352 respectively, proving their versatility across all quick formats.

Alejo is known for relentless persistence with a comeback rate of a staggering 87.31%, meaning when things look grim, they often defy the odds. Their tactical awareness shines, maintaining nearly a 50% win score even after losing a piece — talk about resilience!

Opening Repertoire

When it comes to openings, Alejo loves to keep opponents on their toes. Their favorite bullet openings include the classic Queen's Pawn Opening, Chigorin Variation where they boast a slightly favorable 52.21% win rate, and the cunning Englund Gambit with a respectable 51.03% win rate. For blitz, the King's Pawn and Queen's Pawn variations emerge as preferred battlegrounds, while in rapid games, surprise guests like the Pirc Defense and the Leonardis Variation of the King's Pawn pepper their style.

Playing Habits & Quirks

Alejo’s games are often marathon affairs, averaging over 67 moves per win, showing a love for deep tactical scrambles and endgame mastery (73.47% endgame frequency). Early resignations are rare (1.26%), so expect battles to the very last pawn!

Oddly enough, Alejo’s winning odds peak at 11:00 AM, making it their prime time to wield their chessboard magic. Pro tip: challenge Alejo in the late morning if you want to see a fierce fight, but maybe avoid the late afternoon’s 13% win probability hour...

Recent Games

In their latest encounter against carlitoscm1, Alejo exhibited their flair for the Vienna Game by sweeping a timely and tactical victory — winning on their opponent's clock and showcasing a sharp eye for dynamic play. Another recent memory includes a thrilling win against chesscrazy2024 using the Modern Defense, proving they can handle black pieces and still come out on top.

Personality Snapshot

Behind the scenes, Alejo possesses a Tilt Factor of 11, proving they're human enough to be frustrated but cool-headed enough not to spiral into despair. They enjoy balancing win streaks (~11 games max so far) with learning from the tough losses.

In summary, Alejo M. is a passionate chess player who marries strategy, guts, and a pinch of humor. They may not be world champion material... yet, but their journey is a fascinating saga of growth, grit, and good old-fashioned checkmating fun.