Алексей Павельев IM

Алексей Павельев - The Bullet Maestro

Known in the chess circles as Alex_32167, Алексей Павельев is no ordinary player. Earning the prestigious title of International Master from FIDE, Алексей has demonstrated a blend of strategic genius and lightning-fast tactical prowess that leaves opponents both amazed and bewildered.

Blazing Through the Bullet Realm

With a career highlight bullet rating peak of 2845 achieved on January 20, 2021, Алексей has mastered the art of playing at breakneck speed without sacrificing precision. His bullet win record is impressive, boasting over 12,500 wins across nearly 24,000 bullet games, with a solid win rate above 53% in this ultra-fast format.

Blitz and Rapid: The Multifaceted Challenger

Not content with just bullet, Алексей has also conquered blitz and rapid realms, achieving peak blitz and rapid ratings of 2822 and 2505 respectively. His rapid games, although fewer in number, show a remarkable win rate of 72%, proving he’s comfortable in any time control — from a frantic 1-minute storm to a more methodical rapid rhythm.

The Psychological Edge

One of Алексей’s greatest strengths is an astonishing 89.55% comeback rate — proving he rarely lets setbacks dictate the outcome. Despite a tilt factor of 21 (because hey, even heroes have off days), his ability to snatch victory after losing a piece keeps opponents on their toes. And rumor has it, he’s the king of the 1 a.m. online rush hour when his tactical awareness seems to reach its peak.

Playing Style and Memorable Moments

Known for long, exhausting battles—averaging over 75 moves to a win—he prefers grinding down foes in endgames, where his deep understanding and patience shine. Алексей’s white pieces are slightly luckier, with over 52% win rate, but black pieces prove no challenge either.

His most recent masterpieces include a bold attack using the Three Knights Opening, where he forced resignation in under 30 moves, and a cool-headed defensive turnaround that often starts with a knight sacrifice and ends with checkmate or timed-out opponents.

Off the Board

When not storming chess.com leaderboards, Алексей enjoys analyzing the mind games behind each move, humorously claiming that the “King and Queen are just chess celebrities and pawns are the hardworking heroes.” It's rumored he’s got a caffeine IV drip during bullet marathons—explaining his legendary reflexes.

In sum, Алексей Павельев is the kind of player who turns fast games into epic sagas and leaves spectators wondering: “Is this speed chess or modern art?” Whether you're a fan, a rival, or an aspiring player, watching Alex_32167 play is chess entertainment at its finest.