Alexander Evdokimov GM

About Alexander Evdokimov

Alexander Evdokimov is a distinguished chess Grandmaster known for his sharp Blitz play. With a peak Blitz rating soaring to 2768 in early 2022, Alexander has proven to be a formidable competitor on the fast-paced battlefield of speed chess.

Playing Style & Strengths

Preferring the Blitz time control, Alexander demonstrates strategic depth and resilience. He's an expert in endgames, with nearly 97% frequency, and rarely resigns early, showing a true fighting spirit. His average game length of about 96 moves in wins highlights his stamina and tactical endurance.

Notably, Alexander's comeback rate of 89% and a strong 63% win rate after losing a piece underline his tactical awareness and resilience under pressure. Whether wielding White or Black, his win rates are impressively high, especially shining with White at over 71% victories.

Favorite Openings

• Reti Opening: King's Indian Attack variation (83% win rate)
• King's Indian Attack
• Pirc Defense variations including the 150 Attack and Austrian Setups
• Neo-King’s Indian and Neo-Old Indian variations

Alexander's opening repertoire shows preference for flexible, hypermodern systems, allowing him to steer the game into rich positional complexities and tactical skirmishes.

Performance Highlights

• Longest winning streak: 4 games
• Strongest performance times: Evenings around 8 PM are peak hours for him with a 100% win rate at that hour
• High success on Tuesdays and Thursdays with win rates above 65%
• Excellent record against frequent opponents such as logman74, andrzej, and chessfrendz, boasting undefeated streaks

Fun Fact

Alexander's games average nearly 10 moves before the first capture—a true testament to his patience and build-up in the early phases of the game. So don’t expect a quick skirmish; he’s all about the long strategic dance!

Notable Rating Milestones