Alexander Longson - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Alexander Longson, known in the chess world as AlexLongson, a grand strategist who has earned the prestigious title of FIDE Master. With a knack for turning seemingly lost positions into triumphant victories, Alexander’s games are a thrilling rollercoaster of tactics, psychology, and the occasional chess magic.
Rating and Play Style
His recent Blitz rating skyrocketed to an impressive 2476 in 2024, proving Alex is no slouch when the clock is ticking. With a consistently strong performance across all formats—from Bullet to Rapid—Alex keeps the pressure high and the wins rolling.
Known for his early resignations around 24% of the time (because who wants to drag a bad game out?), Alex prefers to preserve his mental energy for endgames, where he thrives, showing a penchant for meticulous, lengthy battles averaging over 53 moves per win.
Tactical Wizardry & Psychological Gambits
Losing a piece? No problem. Alex boasts a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece—clearly, he knows how to spot a comeback like a superhero. And speaking of streaks, his longest winning streak rests at a staggering 42 wins, though currently the streak is at zero—which, frankly, only adds to the suspense.
However, like any true competitor, even Alexander sometimes wrestles with the infamous chess tilt—with a tilt factor of 22—reminding us all that even masters can have off days when their pawns seem particularly sneaky.
Opponent Insights & Community Standing
Among his closest rivals, Alex has squared off most often against “sillysarah1988” with 29 games and boasts an impressive win rate of over 82% against her. Interestingly, the name Top Secret pops up across his opening repertoire like a shadowy chess ninja maneuvering unseen, with win rates hovering between 65% and 94% across different time controls.
Fun Facts
- Alex’s preferred battle times? Weekends and weekday evenings, with a whopping 80.65% win rate on Fridays playing around 10 AM and 7 PM.
- His psychological warfare includes keeping opponents guessing by oddly winning 100% of matches at 1 AM and 2 AM—be it extraordinary chess insight or just opponents being tired!
- Despite some brutal losses (looking at you, “caspiisrael”), Alex manages a staggering comeback rate of 68%, proving perseverance is his middle name.
Whether it's blitz, rapid, bullet, or daily chess, Alexander Longson is a force on the board—armed with strategy, stubbornness, and a touch of cheeky brilliance. Keep an eye on this FIDE Master; his next winning streak might just be around the corner.
