About AlexChauvet
AlexChauvet is a spirited online chess player known for fast thinking in Rapid games and a taste for offbeat openings. Comfortable switching between cheeky gambits and solid setups, Alex combines stubborn comebacks with a healthy dose of humor at the board — think "I almost blundered, but the drama was worth it." Preferred time control: Rapid.
- Preferred time control: Rapid (plays most actively in Rapid events)
- Peak Rapid highlight: 836 (2025-09-06)
- Best time of day to challenge Alex: 14:00 (local playing rhythm)
Style & Strengths
AlexChauvet is a tactical battler who likes to keep games sharp. A high comeback rate shows resilience, and long decisive games suggest patience in complex middlegames.
- Comeback rate: 68.6% — often fights back from worse positions
- Avg moves — wins: ~51 moves; losses: ~54.5 moves (likes long fights)
- Early resignation rate: 6.49% (occasionally pragmatic)
- Most common checking piece: Queen — active use of checks and pressure
- Tilt factor: 6 — a touch of emotion after bad results, but manageable
Openings & Preferences
Alex enjoys a mix of classical and quirky openings. In Rapid play Alex experiments often — from the tidy Four Knights to the theatrical Amar Gambit.
- Comfort picks: Scandinavian Defense, Four Knights Game, Philidor Defense
- Top Rapid win-rates: Barnes Defense (100% in recorded games), Philidor Defense (~66.7%), Amar Gambit (~75%)
- Daily favorites (short, sharp): Amar Gambit and French Defense — both 100% success in available games
Typical first move as White: e4 (most frequent).
Streaks, Opponents & Notable Records
Alex has seen streaks on both sides of the spectrum: capable of short winning runs but also vulnerable to extended slumps — the kind that inspire new study plans and espresso runs.
- Longest winning streak: 4 games
- Longest losing streak: 6 games; current losing streak: 3
- Most-played opponent: Coach-David — 5 games, Alex leads 5–0
- Other frequent foes include: elias3866, sulloxfhy, asiankungfugeneration
Memorable Moments & Highlights
Alex has a flair for turning games around and enjoys the theatre of a long middlegame grind. Some highlights:
- Peak Rapid performance in 2025 — a clear stretch of strong results and experimentation
- Daily play has some sparkling wins with gambits and the French Defense
- High win rate when first to check (about 51%) — pressure often pays off
Training, Weaknesses & Goals
Alex plays lots of decisive games and benefits from targeted study. Short checklist for progress:
- Work on conversion vs higher-rated opponents (win-rate drops when facing stronger opponents)
- Tame the tilt with consistent post-game routines (analysis + short break)
- Deepen opening prep in lines that show promise: Philidor Defense and Scandinavian Defense
Sample Game & Practice Tools
Inspect a short illustrative sequence Alex likes to toy with:
Interactive mini-replay:
Want a quick rematch? Challenge the usual sparring partner: Coach-David
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- Peak stat: 836 (2025-09-06)
- Opening/term links: Scandinavian Defense, Barnes Defense
- Profile link: Coach-David
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AlexChauvet is an online Rapid chess player specializing in Scandinavian Defense, Four Knights, and unconventional gambits. Known for resilient comebacks and long decisive games, Alex is active in rapid play and often experiments with creative opening choices.