Meet Alexandre FLAMENT (aka AlexFlame10)
Alexandre FLAMENT is a determined chess enthusiast blazing his own trail across the sixty-four squares. Known online as AlexFlame10, he’s an amateur grandmaster of drama, strategy, and occasional tactical brilliance. With a peak daily rating skyrocketing to 677 in the year 2025, Alexandre proves he’s no stranger to the slow burn of deep, thoughtful games—even if his bullet and blitz ratings suggest he sometimes sets the board on fire a little too quickly!
Playing Style & Statistics
Adept in various time controls—ranging from bullet matches where speed is king, to daily games where patience is a virtue—Alexandre’s tactical awareness shines brightest in comeback scenarios, boasting a remarkable 71.81% comeback rate. He’s got a penchant for endings, with an endgame frequency near 59.44%, playing longer games averaging about 52 moves per win.
Not to brag, but the Queens Pawn Opening is one of his favorite toys, delivering a comfortable 53.57% win rate in rapid games. He fearlessly sails through variations like the Zukertort Chigorin and Horwitz Defense, proving that when life gives you pawns, he makes them dance.
Battle-Tested Record
Alexandre has locked horns with a myriad of opponents! His ruthless dominance is clear with an undefeated 10-0 record against le-gitan-du-04, and a crushing 100% win rate against many more. Of course, not every game is a victory lap—he’s faced checkmates and setbacks with humility, learning and growing with each move.
Favorite Openings & Strategies
- Queens Pawn Opening: The classic choice, with solid results and clever variations like the Chigorin and Zukertort.
- Englund Gambit: Because sometimes you just want to ruffle a few feathers (and pawns) early on.
- Van t Kruijs Opening: A less-traveled road that brings unexpected joy and an impressive win rate.
Recent Notable Game
On June 7, 2025, Alexandre showcased some serious endgame wizardry against Vikneshssvad. With a surgical strike in the critical moments, he secured a checkmate, sending a strong message that he’s ready for any battlefield.
Fun Facts & Quirks
Alexandre’s psychological tilt factor is a modest 5, which means a bad move or two won't send him spiraling—though he admits his best games often come early in the morning around 4 AM. Whether it’s the charm of overnight blitz or the slow-cooked strategy of daily games, AlexFlame10 lights up the board with passion and a dash of unpredictability. One might say he’s less a chess player and more a chess enthusiast on a *quest*… for the perfect checkmate!
Quick Stats
- Peak Rapid Rating: 416 (April 2025)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 387 (April 2025)
- Peak Blitz Rating: 332 (May 2025)
- Peak Daily Rating: 677 (June 2025)
- Longest Winning Streak: 12 games
- Favorite Opening in Rapid: Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense (60% win rate)