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Alenay: The Chess Voyager

Starting out their chess journey back in 2016, Alenay’s rise through the ranks has been nothing short of a rook-ie destined for grandmasterdom — or at least a very entertaining weekend warrior.

Alenay has dabbled in all time controls, from the lightning-fast chaos of Bullet to the thoughtful dance of Daily games. Their peak ratings tell the tale of a player who’s passionate, persistent, and perhaps a little addicted to the game:

• Daily Chess: Peaked at a respectable 1137 in 2021, showing patience and careful strategy over long sessions.
• Blitz: Maxed out at 1178 in 2017 and still pushing close to 900 in later years — lightning moves with occasional blunders included!
• Rapid: Their highest Rapid rating is an impressive 1169 in 2021 — slow and steady, but still full of fire.
• Bullet: A bit more rare, but with a jaw-dropping max bullet rating of 1144 in 2023 —blink and you’ll miss it!

Style of Play & Personality

Known for a strong penchant for early resignation avoidance — clocking a modest 1.13% early quit rate — Alenay also loves to take games deep, averaging 67 moves per win and 83 moves per losses. In other words, giving up quickly is not their style; they stick around for the drama till the endgame, with a remarkable 76.29% endgame frequency.

Alenay’s psychological resilience is not to be overlooked: a "Tilt Factor" of 14 means losing a few games won’t send them flipping the chessboard — unless it’s after a blunder or two. Their comeback rate is a heroic 74.94%, and they’ve achieved a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece. Who needs that piece anyway!

Opening Repertoire: Variety is the Spice of Life

From the quirky Van 't Kruijs Opening to the solid Caro-Kann and the mysterious Nimzowitsch Defense, Alenay likes to keep opponents guessing — often with surprising success. Their favorite openings over thousands of blitz games include:

• Van 't Kruijs Opening (Win rate ~49%) – a secret weapon or a happy accident?
• Caro-Kann Defense (Win rate ~45%) – solid and stout, like a fortress.
• Nimzowitsch Defense (~47.3%) – adding a dash of hypermodern flair.

Records & Rivalries

With over 8,000 blitz wins and nearly as many losses, Alenay’s chess life is a battlefield of near-equals, tournaments, and duels. Known to have a 100% win record against usernames like trahatelmamok666 and sakayanagiar1su, but sometimes struggles against others (ducktorb, looking at you).

Chess Hours & Luck

Interestingly, Alenay is at their peak at 23:00 with over a 51% win rate – clearly a creature of the night. Early morning battles at 0:00 and 5:00 AM see nearly a 51% and 50% win rate respectively, proving that sleep is for the pawns!

In a Nutshell

Alenay is that tenacious player who knows the joy of a long, hard-fought game, refuses to concede early, and bounces back better after every stumble. Their rat-race through ratings might not have reached chess Olympiad podiums yet, but with a winning smile and a pesky comeback streak, this player keeps the passion alive — and the opponents on their toes.