Alexandra Botez (aka alexbotezz)
Known in the chess world as a formidable bullet and blitz powerhouse, Alexandra Botez is the queen of swift moves and sneaky tactics, turning the board into her personal playground. With a peak bullet rating soaring to 2546 in April 2021, she's no stranger to dazzling speed and precision.
Playing Style & Strengths
Alexandra's style is a mix of calculated aggression and sharp tactical awareness. She boasts an impressive comeback rate of 74.58% and wins over 71% of games even after losing a piece — because giving up is not in her dictionary! Her favorite openings include the Scandinavian Defense and the Modern Defense, where she scores win rates of up to 89%.
Record & Statistics
- Bullet Chess: 546 wins, 208 losses, and an incredible longest winning streak of 79 games (someone call Guinness!).
- Blitz Chess: 164 wins and only 47 losses, with some unbeaten openings like the Van't Kruijs Opening (100% win rate).
- Rapid Chess: Slightly fewer games but still a competitive player with a peak rating of 1205.
Signature Moment
On May 15, 2021, Alexandra showcased her mastery in a thrilling game against "Theraisingsun," where she clinched victory by checkmate in just 39 moves — a well-earned triumph after a tense battle! Watch the thrilling finish here.
Fun Facts
- She tends to perform best early in the morning around 7:00 AM or during evening prime hours, with win rates soaring up to 94% at 7 AM and 90% at 5 AM!
- Early resignation? Occasionally some hesitation, with a 20.77% early resignation rate – but hey, who wants to drag a losing game?
- Her White pieces are lucky: sporting a winning rate over 70%, while her Black pieces aren’t far behind with nearly 75% wins.
In Summary
Alexandra Botez is not just a chess player — she’s a blitz queen who blends smarts, speed, and a twinkle of humor into her games. Whether it’s climbing the rating ladder or delivering a checkmate with flair, she keeps fans on the edge of their seats and opponents nervously second-guessing every move.
