Nicolás Miralles

Nicolás Miralles (aka Aljehin1892)

Born to bewilder opponents and delight chess fans everywhere, Nicolás Miralles is a formidable player known on the virtual battlefield as Aljehin1892. This strategic maestro has steadily climbed the rating ladder, peaking at an impressive 2170 in Bullet chess and a blistering 2260 in Blitz as of mid-2025. Not to be outdone, his Daily chess peak rating is a respectable 1953, proving versatility across formats.

With a career starting especially to shine from around 2019’s Blitz scene, Nicolás quickly gained notoriety for his tactical prowess. His playing style is a carefully brewed cocktail of patience (waiting it out in endgames nearly 80% of the time) and daring, with an 80% comeback rate after losing material — talk about refusing to say die! His opponents know to beware the “Aljehin resilience,” because giving up on him prematurely is a rookie mistake.

His opening repertoire is as mysterious as the man himself, featuring a "Top Secret" opening that boasts a 58% win rate in Bullet and nearly 60% in Blitz. When not keeping foes guessing with secret weapons, he sometimes employs classic lines like the Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack or Scandinavian Defense variations with varying success. (Spoiler: his opponents never see it coming!)

Nicolás’s match stats reveal a warrior spirit: over 1,497 Bullet wins in a fiercely competitive environment crowned with an average game length of about 68 moves in victories — this is no quick trickster, but a player who battles it out until the very end. His preferred chess hours might surprise you — the best time to face him is around 6 a.m., when his brain is sharp and ready to pounce!

Recent matches have seen Nicolás triumph with cool-headed resignations from his opponents, including a thrilling game where he tactically dismantled ProtonKitten’s defenses and another where his English Opening skills left superty rivals gasping for air. Yet, like every great hero, he has strolled through a few losses, learning and evolving — his tilt factor stays low at 8, proving he’s more zen than your average chess addict.

Off the board, one can imagine Nicolás brewing a strong coffee (or perhaps a stronger drink) and chuckling at how many “just one more game” sessions have fueled his ascent. Whether it’s crushing battles in Bullet or marathon Daily encounters, Nicolás Miralles is a force to reckon with, proudly flying the Aljehin1892 banner.

Beware when he clicks "Play": Aljehin1892 plays mind games before the first move even lands!