Alex Steinberg: National Master of the 64 Squares
Known in the chess world by the username alexthechess, Alex Steinberg is a National Master who has been diligently hacking away at the 64 squares since at least 2013. A player who has mastered the art of navigating complex middlegame positions and thriving under pressure, Alex’s journey has been nothing short of impressive—and full of interesting fluctuations!
Journey Through the Ranks
Starting with a rapid rating of approximately 1432 in 2013, Alex quickly ascended the ranks to peak at an impressive 2213 by 2023 in Rapid. Blitz and Rapid play are Alex’s playgrounds, with Blitz peak ratings hovering near 1900 and Rapid peaks topping 2200—a true testament to tactical prowess and strategic endurance. By 2025, Alex was solidly perched with a Rapid rating of 2068.
A Style to Remember
Alex has a whimsical playing style characterized by a low early resignation rate of less than 1% and an impressive endgame frequency approaching 71%. Winning games tends to involve deep, thoughtful play averaging around 67 moves, showing patience and stamina when chasing victory. White pieces seem to bring out their best, boasting a win rate nearing 59%, but Black sides aren’t neglected either, holding a respectable 53% win rate.
Unflappable and Determined
Psychologically, Alex is as cool as a cucumber with a tilt factor of just 12—meaning even after setbacks, this master keeps composure. Tactical awesomeness is evident with a 100% win rate after losing a piece, and a staggering 82% comeback rate—because sometimes you just have to stare defeat in the face and say, “Not today!”
Notable Stats & Quirks
- Longest winning streak: 19 games—yes, they stumbled on the 20th, but who’s counting?
- Current winning streak: 3 games, riding the momentum.
- Favourite opening moves: Top Secret! (Definitely an opening to watch out for.)
- Best day to play: Saturdays with a near 58% win rate. Weekends must be for crushing opponents!
- Prime time: 7 AM, when the morning coffee kicks in, boasts a 60.56% win rate.
Alex’s Opponent Hall of Fame
Alex has faced a myriad of opponents, occasionally showing 100% win rates against frequent adversaries like 'arielme64' and '5milesout'—suggesting that either Alex knows their tricks or those opponents really need to mix it up a bit!
Whether in rapid accelerations or blitz battles, Alex Steinberg proves time and again to be a formidable presence on the chessboard—effortlessly blending strategic depth, tactical brilliance, and a dash of mysterious humor.
Keep your knights ready and your pawns cautious—Alex is always plotting the next move!