Alejandro Needleman (alenee) - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Alejandro Needleman, a formidable International Master recognized by FIDE and known in the chess universe by the online handle alenee. From humble beginnings with daily ratings climbing from the 1800s to a peak of over 2200, Alejandro quickly evolved into a versatile player whose blitz and rapid skills have dazzled opponents across the globe.
Alejandro’s blitz peak rating soared impressively to 2433 in May 2020, while their rapid play smashed records with a blistering peak 2626 rating in 2021 — making speed a true weapon in their arsenal. Meanwhile, bullet aficionados watched in awe as Alejandro broke through to an astounding 2484 rating later that year.
Known for their strategic patience, Alejandro averages nearly 72 moves per win and isn't shy to dive deep into complex endgames, with an endgame frequency over 80%. If things go sideways, fear not—Alejandro mounts comebacks with an 85.6% comeback rate, proving resilience worthy of a chess soap opera.
Their style? A dash of calculated aggression mixed with tactical sharpness, with white pieces yielding nearly 58% wins and black holding steady at 49%. Early resignation is a rarity—only about 2.4%—because Alejandro believes in fighting to the very last pawn. And with a longest winning streak of 12 games, streaks are a way of life.
Among Alejandro’s favorites is the mysteriously classified “Top Secret” opening (or perhaps just a nod to a stealthy approach), boasting a strong win rate in blitz (54.8%) and bullet (65.9%) chess. Opponents beware: with careful preparation and quick reflexes, Alejandro often turns seemingly innocuous positions into checkmate masterpieces.
Psychological edge? A tilt factor of 7 means Alejandro keeps calm better than most after an off game, playing best at dawn's first light — 9 AM to be exact — when brain cells fire fastest and the coffee kicks in.
In a recent spectacular 2025 blitz game, Alejandro executed a swift and elegant checkmate against masteringchessdra, finishing with a queen sacrifice that would make even Capablanca jealous. If you want to catch a thriller, just look up their games for a lesson in timing, precision, and maybe a sprinkle of cheekiness.
In short, Alejandro Needleman is not just a chess player — they are a chess story in motion: full of tactical fireworks, strategic wisdom, and enough grit to make any grandmaster nod in respect. Whether playing bullet or rapid, Alejandro’s journey is a rollercoaster of brilliance and a fierce reminder that in chess, as in life, it’s all about the moves you make.