Akhtar Ali

Chess Biography: Akhtar Ali (ali1019)

Meet Akhtar Ali, affectionately known in the chess world as ali1019. A seasoned player with a rating rollercoaster that could rival any theme park ride, Akhtar’s journey through the ranks is a testament to resilience, strategy, and just a sprinkle of chessboard chaos.

Since dipping toes into competitive play around 2019, Akhtar has battled tirelessly across various time controls — from the lightning-fast bullet and blitz games to the more contemplative rapid and daily matches. His peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 930 in late 2019, while his rapid skills peaked slightly higher at 1062 in September 2020. Bullet games? Well, those are a bit like a wild rodeo — a peak of 630, a few falls, but always ready to get back in the saddle.

With over 1,800 blitz games under his belt, Akhtar’s style could best be described as unpredictable yet determined. His remarkable 70% comeback rate showcases a never-say-die attitude; losing a piece? No problem, he still wins 42% of those gritty battles. Although the occasional tilt hits him (his tilt factor is 13), he usually shakes it off faster than a well-timed knight fork.

Opening the game like a grandmaster and sometimes like a mad scientist, Akhtar favors the Van‘t Kruijs Opening in blitz, boasting a respectable 50.62% win rate, and exploits the Scandinavian Defense in rapid games with near half-win success. Meanwhile, his bullet encounters are a quick-fire adventure, dabbling in everything from the Bishop’s Opening Berlin Defense to the King’s Gambit — boldly and sometimes wildly.

One of the memorable moments in his recent battles was a scintillating checkmate victory on June 4, 2025, against the formidable opponent “JLP700,” where Akhtar, playing white, elegantly wrapped up the game in 27 moves — proof that beneath the ebbs and flows lies a tactician ready to strike decisively.

Behind the Numbers

• Total Wins (All Time Controls): Over 3,700 games won, proving he’s no stranger to success.
• Favorite Time To Play: The surprising hour of 1 AM — the witching hour for chess magic!
• Average Moves Per Win: About 54 moves — patience is a virtue, and Akhtar has it in spades.
• Rivalry Highlights: Has faced opponents like jdln6 and rollinonem multiple times — and is always ready for a rematch.

Despite the ups, downs, and the occasional “how did I miss that?” moment, Akhtar’s chess story is one of tenacity, learning, and the love of a good game. Whether it’s a rapid skirmish or a daily marathon, expect him to keep maneuvering through the chaos — hopefully avoiding too many blunders along the way!