About Aleksey Sorokin
Aleksey Sorokin is a formidable chess Grandmaster recognized for his impressive prowess in blitz chess. Known for his sharp tactical skills and deep strategic knowledge, Sorokin has consistently dazzled the chess world with his quick thinking and strong endgame play.
Chess Style and Strengths
Aleksey's preferred battlefield is the lightning-fast blitz format, where his quick decisions and tactical awareness shine.
- Remarkable comeback rate of 90.84%, proving that giving up is not in his vocabulary.
- Balances offensive and defensive play, with a win rate of ~55.9% when playing White and ~50% with Black.
- Plays complex positions lasting around 80-90 moves, indicating deep patience and calculation.
- Exploits openings like the Nimzo-Indian Defense (Romanishin Variation) with a striking 62.91% win rate and Queen's Pawn openings.
- Known to stay cool under pressure with an impressively low one-sided loss rate of 0.6%.
Performance Highlights
- Peak blitz rating soaring beyond 3000, specifically 3019 in October 2023 — a rating that could probably make computers nervous.
- A strong record in openings such as the Catalan Opening and Nimzo-Indian Defense, with consistent success in both blitz and rapid formats.
- Strong performances against many opponents, including a winning record versus notable rival players like german_bazeev and manudavid2910.
- Outstanding tactical play, with an average first capture happening early around move 7.
- Known for enduring a longest winning streak of 17 games — imagine the momentum and confidence that must bring!
Playing Habits
Aleksey's preferred time of day to wreak havoc on the chessboard is around 17:00 — perhaps after a good cup of coffee? His win rates slightly increase on weekends, showing he can mix leisure with lethal precision.
- Wins about 53% of games played on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Average moves per win is slightly fewer than losses, implying smart decision-making to close out games efficiently.
- A notable tendency to win even after losing material, with a 51.62% success rate after losing a piece.
Fun Facts
- Aleksey's psychological Tilt Factor stands at 9, meaning he handles pressure quite well — a crucial asset in fast games.
- He has mastered a variety of openings: from the classic Queen's Gambit Declined to the adventurous Zukertort Opening.
- This Grandmaster rarely resigns early — only 0.43% early resignation rate — he fights until the end.
- Despite his blitz focus, he's also quite skilled in rapid and bullet formats, showing versatility across faster chess genres.