Alejandro Yanes - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Known online as alejandro841221, Alejandro Yanes has achieved the prestigious title of FIDE Master, proving that brains (and a killer opening repertoire) truly do matter in chess. Born to challenge kings and queens alike, Alejandro is a fierce contender in the blitz and bullet arenas, where time controls are tight and every second counts.
Lightning on the Board
By 2025, Alejandro’s blitz rating has rocketed to a peak of 2636, a number that many grandmasters would envy, especially considering it skyrocketed from a humble start of 771 earlier that same year. His bullet rating isn’t far behind either, with a peak of 2449. Clearly, Alejandro plays fast — and thinks faster.
Playing Style & Strategy
With an average win length of about 69 moves and a comeback rate of almost 85%, Alejandro's games show resilience and tenacity. Whether ahead or under pressure, he keeps calm and maneuvers with subtlety, turning the tides even after losing key pieces. While he prefers cunning strategy over snap resignations (his early resignation rate is a modest 0.72%), his endgame prowess is impressive, with over 77% frequency in his games.
The Opening Arsenal
His favorite opening seems to be a well-kept secret — literally titled "Top Secret" — boasting a respectable 55% win rate over more than 500 blitz games. Other openings like the Pirc Defense and Trompowsky show Alejandro’s willingness to mix up the battlefield, although some lines give him a bit of a headache (looking at you, Pirc Defense Main Line's 12.5% win rate!).
Notable Stats & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 36 games — enough to make even the most confident opponents nervous.
- Opponent crush rate: Alejandro boasts 100% win rates against quite a few pesky rivals, proving he doesn’t just play chess, he dominates.
- Best time to catch Alejandro playing: Early morning at 9 AM or during the cheeky 9 PM hour—times when his tactical awareness is on full throttle.
- Tilt Factor: A very manageable 7, meaning even when the tactical gremlins come out, he keeps cool enough to win most battles.
Recent Battles
Alejandro’s latest game was a brilliant victory with white against ElDoctor1989, winning on time after a fierce duel lasting over 50 moves. Not bad for someone who trusts his clock as much as his knights and bishops!
Final Thoughts
Alejandro Yanes is more than just a player; he is a whirlwind of strategic havoc, a speedster of the 64 squares, and a title-holder who’s always ready to take on opponents with style and a smile. Watch out – if you blink, you might just miss a brilliant move or two!