Profile Summary: Alisson Gonçalves da Silva (aka Alissooon)
Meet Alisson Gonçalves da Silva, affectionately known in the chess world as Alissooon. A fierce competitor and strategic thinker, Alissooon’s chess journey is a rollercoaster of brilliant comebacks, hard-fought battles, and occasional “oops” moments – because even the best sometimes blunder!
Starting from humble beginnings with a Blitz rating of around 754 in late 2018, Alissooon quickly climbed the rating ladder, smashing through the 1600 barrier in Blitz by the end of 2020 – a feat not many achieve without losing a few stylish games along the way. His current Blitz rating hovers near 1400, proving steady and relentless progress.
Alissooon’s opening repertoire is eclectic and fearless. Known for favoring the Sicilian Defense (with a love for the Old Sicilian and Bowdler Attack variations), and friendly competition against the French Defense, they’ve battled through over a thousand Blitz games with a near-even win-loss balance. Yet, the Scotch Game Dubois Reti Max Lange Attack is a particular favorite, boasting over 66% win rate - because nothing says “surprise” like an unexpected Max Lange attack on your opponent!
Rapid and Bullet formats see Alissooon as a formidable opponent with peak ratings of 1558 and 1610 respectively. In Bullet, where speed meets strategy, Alissooon’s favorite weapons include the Van't Kruijs Opening and a solid French Defense Knight Variation, showcasing adaptability. The Recent games tell tales of fierce encounters, with wins by resignation and crafty abandons – chess connoisseur style!
Not one to shy away, Alissooon’s style is marked by a solid endgame frequency of nearly 57% and an inspiring comeback rate of 77%. Despite a occasionally pesky Tilt Factor of 18 (hey, who isn’t frustrated when losing a queen to a sneaky knight?), Alissooon remains a relentless fighter with over 3,500 recorded wins in Blitz alone.
Whether it’s 9 AM or late at night (when the win rate mysteriously spikes to 60% at 9 AM and dips to 0% at 8 AM - maybe sleep is overrated?), Alissooon challenges opponents with bite-sized openings and a robust defense, always ready to surprise with the Italian Game or the Philidor Defense.
In sum, Alissooon is a fierce chess warrior with an appetite for complex battles, a tactical mind that loves turning tables, and a sense of humor about the beautiful chaos on the 64 squares. Expect sharp openings, brave sacrifices, and dramatic finishes – just don’t ask about the 18-game losing streak, we pretend that never happened!
Highlight Game (2024):
In a recent Live Chess encounter against Reick007, Alissooon showcased expert technique in the Four Knights Game: Italian Variation, converting a tight game into a convincing win by resignation. The game featured classy moves like the timely Rfe1 and a sneaky knight capture on Nxb5 that sealed the deal. Check it out!