Aleksey Sorokin: Grandmaster of the Blitz Arena
Meet Aleksey Sorokin
Aleksey Sorokin is a FIDE Grandmaster who has turned online blitz into a personal showcase. Known for quick decisions, deep preparation, and relentless fighting spirit, Sorokin has reached a peak blitz rating of 3170 (2026-08-28). His
shows a steady climb through the ranks, with explosive surges that leave opponents scrambling.While he is comfortable in many formats, his preferred time control is clearly blitz. Over thousands of games, he has built a reputation as a player who thrives when the clock is his loudest opponent.
Playing Style and Strengths
Sorokin combines a broad opening repertoire with excellent endgame skill. He reaches the endgame in 87.42% of his games and converts those positions with confidence. His comeback rate of 90.49% is remarkable, meaning a lost position is rarely a lost cause.
He plays his best chess in the late afternoon, with his highest win rate coming at 17:00. He also shows a slight edge with the white pieces, winning 56.3% of those games compared to 50.04% with black.
Signature Openings
Over the years, Sorokin has built a versatile but distinctive repertoire. With black, he frequently turns to the Caro-Kann Defense, and he has scored well in the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation. With white, he often challenges opponents with the Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation and the Nimzo-Indian Defense.
His opening choices shift slightly between rapid and blitz, but the same core ideas appear throughout. The
highlights where he has found the most success.Known Rivalries
No biography would be complete without the rivals who helped shape Sorokin's competitive fire. His most frequent opponent is Andrey Gorovets, against whom he has played 75 games. Another regular foe is German Bazeev, with Sorokin holding a strong head to head record of 45 wins, 18 losses and 7 draws. These battles have produced countless memorable moments and plenty of mutual respect.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 17 consecutive games.
- Comeback rate: 90.49%.
- Best time of day: 17:00.
- Favorite defensive setup: the Caro-Kann Defense.