About AlexSem
Meet AlexSem, a resilient and determined chess enthusiast with a strong penchant for Blitz games. Known for a tactical mindset and a flair for quick decision-making, AlexSem has steadily climbed the ladders across different chess time controls, proving to be a formidable player on the digital chessboard.
Playing Style & Strengths
AlexSem excels in fast-paced Blitz matches where quick thinking often determines the outcome. With an average move count nearing 70 in wins, AlexSem’s games showcase strategic depth and a notable endgame frequency of over 76%. Despite a healthy streak of early resignations, their remarkable comeback rate of 82% underlines strong resilience and psychological fortitude.
- Preferred Time Control: Blitz
- Early Resignation Rate: 32%
- Endgame Frequency: 76.33%
- Average Moves per Win: ~70
- Average Moves per Loss: ~77
- Comback Rate: 82.32%
- Win Rate After Losing a Piece: 44.51%
- White Win Rate: 50.89% | Black Win Rate: 45.25%
Notable Achievements
- Peak Blitz Rating: 1831 (August 2023)
- Peak Rapid Rating: 1908 (September 2023)
- Peak Bullet Rating: 1691 (June 2021)
- Peak Daily Rating: 1555 (June 2024)
- Longest Winning Streak: 18 games
- Consistent performer over multiple years with steady rating improvements.
Opening Preferences
AlexSem has a strategic approach to openings, often relying on well-studied classics with noteworthy success rates. In Rapid games, the Philidor Defense and Sicilian Defense: Open have yielded significant wins, while in Blitz, the Bishop's Opening and Philidor Defense are preferred choices.
- Rapid: Philidor Defense (83% win rate), Sicilian Defense: Open (75% win rate)
- Blitz: Bishop’s Opening (55% win rate), Philidor Defense: Exchange Variation (62% win rate)
- Bullet: Frequently opts for Caro-Kann and French Defense variations
- Daily: Modern Defense and English Defense with perfect or near-perfect win rates.
Notable Opponents & Rivalries
AlexSem has faced some fierce competition, including regular encounters with well-known usernames such as what_da_fork (85% win rate) and annacramling (about 14% win rate). Despite some tough battles, AlexSem has maintained a positive record against numerous players, demonstrating consistent performance and growth.
- Frequently played: what_da_fork, annacramling, jessefebruary, samayraina, and alexandrabotez
- Strong winning records against many opponents including drunkpyromaniac and jkent2910
Playing Patterns & Habits
AlexSem shows a balanced approach to chess, with solid performance all week but slightly better outcomes on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Late afternoon and evening hours appear to be the sweet spot for peak performance, especially around 20:00 (8 PM) with a win rate above 51%. Interestingly, the noon hour shows a perfect win rate, although that might be the time for some quick coffee breaks between games.
- Best Days: Saturday & Wednesday (~48-49% win rate)
- Best Hours: 20:00 & 12:00 (50-100% win rate)
- Average game length tends to increase over the years, showing a deepening of strategic play.
- A mix of wins and losses against equal or higher-rated opponents indicates a competitive spirit.
Fun Fact
AlexSem’s longest winning streak is an impressive 18 games—so watch out, opponents! But on the flip side, they've also had a bit of a rough patch with a 22-game losing streak; because even chess heroes have their off days (or weeks). Either way, AlexSem always bounces back with determination and maybe a good cup of coffee.