FIDE Master alephzero: The Chess Enigma
Meet alephzero, a FIDE Master whose chess journey reads like a thrilling novel peppered with strategic genius, unexpected twists, and a sprinkle of humor. Starting from humble beginnings in 2012 with a modest daily rating of 1424, alephzero swiftly climbed the ranks and peaked at an impressive 2614 in 2016—a testament to relentless dedication and countless hours puzzling over the 64 squares.
Far from your average player, alephzero boasts a breathtaking longest winning streak of 36 games! That's right: 36 battles of wits without a single hiccup, rivaling the stamina of marathon runners and the patience of saintly chess coaches.
Known for an uncanny ability to snatch victory even after losing a piece (a perfect 100% win rate post-piece loss), alephzero is the comeback kid of the chessboard. Opponents beware: once you think you've gained the upper hand, they might just turn the tables on you!
alephzero’s playing style is a fascinating blend of patience and aggression, averaging about 55 moves per win, savoring long endgames that test both endurance and tactical prowess. Their opening of choice is the ever-mysterious "Top Secret", which maintains an almost mystical ~80% win rate in daily games.
When not on the battlefield of slow, deliberate daily games, alephzero's blitz play reveals a fight-or-flight spirit, mixing flashes of brilliance with moments that leave spectators wondering if they were watching a high-speed thriller.
Psychologically, alephzero can experience a 'tilt'—chess jargon for emotional stumble—about 27% of the time, but this just makes their triumphant recoveries even sweeter. Also notable is their early resignation rate, close to 37%, proving they know when to cut losses like a wise general retreating to regroup.
Fun fact: alephzero tends to dominate on Fridays, boasting a win rate over 92%, and hits peak chess form in the wee hours of the morning (4 a.m. and 11 p.m. see a perfect 100% winning streak). Clearly, night owls and chess maestros go hand in hand.
Their most challenging rivals include the likes of mestreludy and totemmeister, against whom the battles have been intense and unpredictable. But against most opponents, alephzero’s record is intimidatingly strong, often reaching perfect or near-perfect win rates, which might just make them the nemesis in your next game!
In summary, alephzero isn’t just a chess player—they’re a strategic artist, a resilient fighter, and a midnight warrior who continues to keep the chess world guessing what they’ll do next. If you fancy a match, brace yourself—alephzero plays the game at an alchemical blend of logic and mystery.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Ludy De Sousa | 3W / 3L / 4D | View Games |
| thebalernobull | 7W / 1L / 1D | View Games |
| Charles Campbell | 5W / 3L / 0D | View Games |
| amir88 | 8W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
| Jan van Mechelen | 6W / 0L / 2D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2174 | |||
| 2018 | 2174 | |||
| 2017 | 2153 | 2541 | ||
| 2016 | 2595 | |||
| 2015 | 2153 | 2577 | ||
| 2014 | 2149 | 2467 | ||
| 2013 | 2125 | 2364 | ||
| 2012 | 2151 | |||
| 2011 | 1525 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 0.5 |
| 2018 | 29W / 15L / 1D | 27W / 13L / 3D | 32.4 |
| 2017 | 24W / 0L / 8D | 22W / 1L / 8D | 69.1 |
| 2016 | 42W / 0L / 3D | 37W / 1L / 9D | 64.7 |
| 2015 | 32W / 4L / 1D | 35W / 3L / 1D | 60.1 |
| 2014 | 56W / 11L / 9D | 45W / 13L / 21D | 68.7 |
| 2013 | 57W / 5L / 6D | 47W / 3L / 9D | 56.2 |
| 2012 | 31W / 1L / 1D | 33W / 1L / 1D | 48.0 |
| 2011 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 1W / 0L / 0D | 34.5 |
Openings: Most Played
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 597 | 477 | 46 | 74 | 79.9% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 76 | 42 | 27 | 7 | 55.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 36 | 0 |
| Losing | 27 | 27 |