Aleksander_WCM

About Aleksander_WCM

Aleksander_WCM is a passionate chess player who enjoys the thrill and speed of rapid chess, making it their preferred time control. Known for a tactical and resilient playing style, Aleksander has demonstrated impressive endurance on the board, often engaging in long and strategic battles.

Playing Style and Strengths

Aleksander blends patience with tactical awareness:

• Frequently reaches the endgame stage, showing strong positional understanding.
• Average game length is around 62 moves, indicating a deep, thoughtful approach.
• Displays a solid comeback rate of 50%, bouncing back effectively after setbacks.
• Favours classical openings like the French Defense and Benoni Gambit with notable success in rapid play.

Memorable Opening Choices

In rapid games, Aleksander shines with several aggressive and tricky openings:

• Benoni Defense: Benoni Gambit Accepted — boasting a flawless 100% win rate.
• Amar Gambit and London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — both with around 66% success rate.
• Blackburne Shilling Gambit — undefeated in two games, proving a sneaky arsenal.
• Common struggle against the Caro-Kann defense in both blitz and rapid formats.

Competitive Highlights & Stats

Despite facing tough competition, Aleksander_WCM has achieved commendable milestones:

• Peak rapid rating of 1708 achieved in mid-July 2025.
• Longest winning streak: an impressive 20 consecutive games!
• Prefers playing in the early afternoon, especially around 1 PM, which is their best time of day.
• Maintains a resilient mindset with a low early resignation rate (~5.5%) and fights hard through long games.

Notable Opponents

Aleksander_WCM has clashed with many players, maintaining strong records against several:

• Outstanding performance against the frequently faced x_markas_x with a 97% win rate across 32 games.
• Perfect winning records against opponents like alexandernordling, 1337progamerjkeeeeee, and bombelibombeli.
• Less success against some formidable adversaries but always learns and adapts.

Fun Facts

• Aleksander's games often feature an early capture around move 6, showing an aggressive approach early on.
• Whether playing with white or black, Aleksander keeps winning chances alive—white pieces yield a 55% win rate, while black pieces secure nearly 39% wins.
• When the going gets tough, Aleksander's tilt factor is relatively low (7), keeping cool under pressure.

Looking Forward

With dedication and passion, Aleksander_WCM continues to sharpen their chess skills, focusing on improving in blitz and bullet formats while maintaining their rapid prowess. Expect exciting games ahead, full of clever gambits and dogged determination!