Alessia Santeramo (Alesa2) - Woman FIDE Master
Alessia Santeramo, known in the chess community as Alesa2, is a formidable Woman FIDE Master whose chess journey blends tactical sharpness with a touch of flair and a pinch of humor. With a peak bullet rating soaring to an impressive 2476 and blitz reaching 2408, Alessia has proven to be a tough opponent across fast time controls. Her rapid performance peaked at 2217, demonstrating her well-rounded skills in all formats.
Over the years, Alessia has engaged in over 300 blitz and bullet games, winning more than half and boasting an impressive 59% win rate in bullet games — a statistic that may cause some opponents to reconsider their life choices before sitting across from her board. Known for her stubborn endgame play, she enjoys grueling matches averaging around 65 moves to victory. Her knack for comebacks is extraordinary, bouncing back from setbacks with a winning rate of nearly 79% after losing a piece — the hallmark of a true fighter and a player not to be underestimated.
Alessia favors the Top Secret opening repertoire (though you might suspect it’s coded to confound her rivals), having played it in more than 650 games combined across bullet, blitz, and rapid, with a healthy win rate that would intimidate even the most seasoned grandmaster. Her longest winning streak? A blazing 15 games in a row, proving she can put the pedal to the metal when the heat is on. Conversely, the longest losing streak of 19 games just shows she’s not afraid to face adversity — or that sometimes even wizards have off days.
Off the clock, Alessia’s best time to wreck her competitors is around 10 AM — when caffeine and brainpower presumably reach peak alignment. Fun fact: she wins a striking 100% of her games played between the 9 and 10 o'clock hour. So if you want to catch her napping, try any other hour.
On a more serious note, Alessia’s willingness to roll the dice is evident in her relatively low early resignation rate of 13.7%, contrasting with an assertive endgame strategy where she pushes advantages until the final move — after all, who wants to quit when there’s still chess to be played?
Highlight from Her Recent Victories:
Her recent masterpiece, a bullet game with a thrilling Sicilian Nyezhmetdinov Rossolimo attack, ended with a majestic checkmate after 29 moves. In another rapid showdown, Alessia executed a flawless kingside attack that forced her opponent’s surrender with a queen checkmate after 51 moves. And in an amusing display of patience and precision, she even won a blitz game simply on time — proving that sometimes, the clock can be the deadliest weapon.
Alessia Santeramo isn’t just a player; she’s a chess force with a dash of style and a good sense of humor, making every game a spectacle — for better or worse for her opponents. Whether it’s bullet, blitz, or rapid, opponents beware: Alesa2 thinks fast, plays sharp, and wins with a smile.
In the game of chess, Alessia’s motto might as well be: “Checkmate today, coffee-break tomorrow.”