Jose A. Hernandez Izquierdo IM

Jose A. Hernandez Izquierdo (AleOnSquares)

International Master of the 64 Squares

Jose A. Hernandez Izquierdo, better known online as AleOnSquares, is an International Master who dances strategically through bullet, blitz, and rapid time controls, leaving a trail of checkmates and bewildered opponents in his wake. With a peak blitz rating soaring at 2557 (January 2025) and bullet reaching an impressive 2485 (August 2024), AleOnSquares has proven himself a formidable force in the fast-paced world of chess.

Playing Style & Personality

AleOnSquares is a master tactician, boasting a remarkable 80.86% comeback rate after setbacks—a phoenix rising repeatedly from his own blunders. His games tend to be epic affairs, averaging nearly 74 moves per win, savoring endgames like a fine wine (engaged in endgames almost 83% of the time). Don’t expect him to resign early; he rarely throws in the towel (0.86% early resignation rate), proving he's a fighter to the end. When playing, his peak psychological hour is around noon, making midday battles on the 64 squares particularly exciting.

Favorite Openings (aka Secret Weapons)

• Bullet: The enigmatic "Top Secret" opening dominates his repertoire with over a thousand games and a win rate hovering around 44.6%. In addition, he sprinkles in a variety of Sicilian Defense variants and the English Opening Great Snake Variation—because who doesn’t want to channel the sneaky power of a serpent?
• Blitz: He balances classic defenses like the Caro-Kann Panov Attack, Alapin Sicilian, and the Najdorf Adams Attack with a secret sauce titled "Top Secret," netting a solid 50% win rate overall and charming his opponents with creative play.

Career Highlights & Stats

Recent Memorable Victory

In a recent blitz battle on May 26, 2025, AleOnSquares delivered a checkmate against shinnmomo2402 in the English Opening Great Snake Variation, demonstrating a lethal combination of patience and precision in a game lasting 58 moves. The finale was poetic—a rook swooping in at Rxh1# to seal the deal. View the game, if you dare to witness the snake strike.

Fun Facts

• Jose plays some openings that others keep as "Top Secret" — maybe that’s why he’s so hard to crack!
• His bullet games are a whirlwind with plenty of wins and losses, proving he enjoys living on the edge of chaos.
• He achieves a perfect 100% win rate in some rare openings — although only after courageously testing them once or twice.
• If chess had a day job, his sweet spot would be lunchtime rivalry at 12 PM sharp—beware the midday blitz beast!

In sum, Jose A. Hernandez Izquierdo combines a steely chess intellect with the dynamic flair of a storm on the board. Whether it's blitz, bullet, or rapid, AleOnSquares never fails to put on a show worthy of applause (or defeat, depending on which side you’re on).