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alex231424

Playing Since: 2024-11-29 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Rapid: 126
19W / 36L / 5D
Blitz: 104
3W / 15L / 0D
Bullet: 111
11W / 20L / 0D

Meet alex231424: The Chessboard’s Reluctant Gladiator

In the vast kingdom of pawns and knights, alex231424 reigns not quite as a grandmaster, but certainly as a contender who keeps the pieces moving — mostly in unexpected directions. With a start rating hovering around the century mark and a career peppered with more losses than wins, this player embraces the chaotic beauty of chess like a rollercoaster enthusiast clinging to the safety bar.

Slow and Steady? Not Exactly.

Their bullet rating, the adrenaline-pumping sprint of chess, peaked at a modest 224 in 2024 but often found itself somewhere closer to the 100-mark finish line. Despite a win rate in bullet and blitz hovering around the 30% mark, alex231424 keeps showing up, proving that perseverance trumps perfection — or at least makes for entertaining matches. The longest winning streak? A humble yet heartwarming 4 games.

Opening Secrets & Tactical Twists

Alex's preferred openings are classified as Top Secret — literally. With a win rate just shy of 35% in bullet and a somewhat modest 15% in blitz, it’s safe to say opponents can expect surprises, confusion, or just the sheer unpredictability that keeps each game fresh.

Playing Style: Choose Your Own Adventure

  • Early resignations: About 14% of the time, alex decides life’s too short for bad positions.
  • Endgame frequency: Roughly 39% of matches reach the thrilling finale, often after some dramatic piece sacrifices.
  • Comeback rate: A surprising 36%, signaling that when the chips are down, alex can scratch back with claw and wit.
  • Win after losing a piece: A perfect 100%. Yes, when alex loses material, it’s apparently a call for an all-out comeback.

Not Just a Chess Player, But a Strategist of Time

Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons seem to be alex's prime time, with win rates soaring above 39%, while mornings remain a tricky time (zero wins at 8–10 am). Perhaps a coffee deficiency or the board mojo just hasn’t kicked in yet.

Opponent Highlights

Among the most frequently encountered rivals, “emin_baku2” stands out as a formidable foe, with alex winning just over 11% of their 9 encounters — making it a classic “David and Goliath” rivalry. But fear not, several opponents, including “ziffy24” and “mirrifatara,” have fallen 100% of the time.

In Summary

Alex231424 is the embodiment of the average chess enthusiast’s journey — filled with ups, downs, and the occasional “Wait, what just happened?!” moment on the board. For those who enjoy a good comeback, unpredictable openings, and a willingness to resign with dignity, following alex’s games is always an adventure.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Coach-David 2W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
emin_baku2 1W / 8L / 0D
broggop 1W / 3L / 1D
alperpro1 2W / 0L / 0D
Coach-David 2W / 0L / 0D
hariharan_2707 0W / 1L / 0D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 111 100 146 114
2024 100 100 130
Rating by Year20242025146100YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 12W / 15L / 1D 9W / 17L / 2D 45.8
2024 7W / 20L / 1D 7W / 21L / 1D 46.5

Openings: Most Played

Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 31 11 20 0 35.5%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 60 19 36 5 31.7%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 20 3 17 0 15.0%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 2 2 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 4 2
Losing 9 0