Aljoscha Feuerstack - International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Aljoscha Feuerstack, the chess virtuoso who made the leap from amateur puzzler to FIDE International Master with the flair of a grandmaster and the patience of a saint (or maybe just a very stubborn strategist). Renowned for a tactical awareness that allows Aljoscha to turn the tables even when down a piece—boasting a perfect 100% win rate after losing material—this player is the very embodiment of resilience on the 64 squares.
A Career of Spikes, Streaks, and Surprises
Aljoscha's blitz rating has seen exhilarating highs, peaking at an eye-watering 2708 in 2023. A force on the bullet boards as well, the max rating hovered just shy of 2610, which suggests lightning-fast decision-making and nerves of steel (also maybe some caffeine). The player’s longest winning streak—no less than 24 games in a row—sets a terrifying precedent for any opponent daring to cross paths. Currently, Aljoscha is on a solid 2-game winning streak, warming up those mental muscles.
Playing Style & Strengths
With an endgame frequency of nearly 80%, Aljoscha clearly enjoys drawing battles out to the very last move, squeezing every advantage possible, and occasionally coaxing a victory from a razor-thin position. Games tend to be lengthy affairs, averaging over 70 moves to win and even more in losses—a sign that every contest is a chess marathon, not a sprint.
As White, Aljoscha holds a modest but confident 55.85% win rate, while Black doesn't fare far behind with 49.6%. When it comes to openings, “Top Secret” is not just a cryptic tease but a dominant weapon, with a crushing 56.5% win rate in blitz across more than 600 games—opponents beware.
Psychological Edge and Quirks
This player has a tilt factor of 10, which basically means they get really, really annoyed when things don’t go their way—but only just enough to fuel a fierce comeback streak. Indeed, sportsmanship and mental toughness shine through with an astounding 86% comeback rate and virtually no one-sided losses.
The Opponent Chronicles
Aljoscha has tangled with a colorful cast of characters online, boasting perfect war records against some (hello, jurhoy and der_honigdachs) while finding tougher challenges elsewhere. With over 18 battles against buryat2014, every encounter is a little war story etched in bitmaps and IP addresses.
A Modern Chess Legend In The Making
Whether streaming at 2 AM or grinding out precise endgames at midday, Aljoscha showcases the spirit of a true chess champion: tenacious, creative, and a little mysterious. If you find yourself facing AljoschaFeuerstack on the virtual battlefield, bring your best game—and maybe a good excuse, because this IM certainly won’t be going down without a fight.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Karina Ambartsumova | 2W / 2L / 0D | View |
| mops_2004 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Rose Atwell | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Zurab Javakhadze | 1W / 0L / 1D | View |
| naaats888 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| Ian Ocampos | 1W / 2L / 0D | View |
| my2010 | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| futurechamp1907 | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| anuar_tureshbayev | 1W / 0L / 0D | View |
| isurualahakoon | 0W / 1L / 0D | View |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| buryat2014 | 11W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
| Robert Baskin | 6W / 9L / 0D | View Games |
| Tiago Pereira Rodrigues | 6W / 8L / 0D | View Games |
| yoajm | 10W / 4L / 0D | View Games |
| bruceleelegend | 5W / 7L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2268 | 1551 | 1039 | |
| 2024 | 2523 | 2624 | ||
| 2023 | 2510 | 2651 | ||
| 2022 | 2524 | |||
| 2019 | 2499 | 2538 | ||
| 2018 | 2517 | 1945 | ||
| 2017 | 2537 | 1737 | 2449 | |
| 2016 | 2343 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59W / 38L / 7D | 53W / 43L / 6D | 77.5 |
| 2024 | 43W / 34L / 10D | 41W / 37L / 8D | 83.9 |
| 2023 | 46W / 27L / 1D | 37W / 30L / 8D | 79.4 |
| 2022 | 1W / 0L / 0D | 0W / 1L / 0D | 70.0 |
| 2019 | 102W / 85L / 12D | 88W / 106L / 8D | 77.3 |
| 2018 | 4W / 3L / 0D | 5W / 5L / 0D | 66.5 |
| 2017 | 55W / 30L / 5D | 54W / 30L / 6D | 75.0 |
| 2016 | 17W / 3L / 0D | 15W / 3L / 3D | 71.4 |
Openings: Most Played
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 90 | 49 | 34 | 7 | 54.4% |
| Sicilian Defense | 43 | 30 | 11 | 2 | 69.8% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation | 38 | 23 | 10 | 5 | 60.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 37 | 22 | 12 | 3 | 59.5% |
| Amazon Attack | 28 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 42.9% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 25 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 48.0% |
| French Defense | 20 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 90.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 19 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 47.4% |
| Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid, Hromádka Variation | 19 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 52.6% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 16 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 25.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Queen's Indian Defense: Buerger Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Unknown Opening* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| KGA: Bishop's Gambit, Bledow, 4.Bxd5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Barnes Opening: Walkerling | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Kan Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Slav Defense: Quiet Variation, Amsterdam Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 60 | 39 | 18 | 3 | 65.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 34 | 17 | 13 | 4 | 50.0% |
| Modern | 24 | 8 | 16 | 0 | 33.3% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 16 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 56.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 13 | 5 | 8 | 0 | 38.5% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 13 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 23.1% |
| English Opening: Caro-Kann Defensive System | 12 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Barnes Defense | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 45.5% |
| Alekhine Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 30.0% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 10 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 20.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 24 | 0 |
| Losing | 10 | 1 |