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Alexandre Castex (Also Known as Alkriger)

Alexandre Castex, famously known by his chess handle Alkriger, is a spirited chess adventurer who dances with the pieces across rapid, daily, and blitz formats. His journey through chess rating valleys and peaks reads like an epic novel with a few unexpected plot twists.

Starting with a modest rapid rating of 344 in late 2022, Alexandre showed dogged persistence: by May 2025, he had reached a commendable peak rapid rating of 646. His blitz skills, though a bit more whimsical, peak around 481, proving he can think on his feet just as well as he plans ahead. Daily chess? A perfect 400 rating stands testament to his steady, calculated play.

Alexandre is no stranger to the rollercoaster of wins and losses. With over 160 wins in rapid games and a surprisingly healthy win rate in custom "Top Secret" openings (51.72%), he thrives on the unexpected. Yet, he does have a short temper with a tilt factor of 7—a gentle reminder that even the best can get a tad frustrated when their queen mysteriously disappears.

His style is a mix of patience and tenacity: an average winning game lasts about 58 moves, while a loss cuts slightly shorter at 54 moves. White or Black, it hardly matters to Alexandre—his win rates hover evenly around 50%. Early resignations do happen, but who can blame him when the chess gods aren't smiling? Interestingly, he shines brightest after a setback, staging comebacks nearly 69% of the time. Talk about resilience!

Timing-wise, playing late at night (especially around 10 PM) seems to fuel his best performances, achieving a mysterious 100% win rate during that hour. So if you ever want to challenge Alexandre, just make sure it’s not after his bedtime!

Opening Charm

• Kings Pawn Opening, Kings Knight Variation: A staggering 80% success rate across 5 games.
• Kings Gambit Declined, Falkbeer Countergambit: Perfect 100% with one classical strike.
• Beware the defenses that have less friendlier stats, such as the Scotch Game and Petrovs Defense Classical Variation, where luck hasn’t quite smiled yet.

A Recent Memorable Victory

On a fine day in June 2025, Alexandre (White) elegantly forced Nacho_retro to resign after a series of complex maneuvers in the King's Pawn Opening, showcasing a sharp tactical eye and patient endgame prowess. The game ended after 48 moves with Alexandre's queen racing to the promotion square, sealing the deal with style.

Chess Personality Snapshot

Alexandre embodies the passionate competitor who knows how to bounce back and keep fighting, even when the chessboard looks bleak. With a current winning streak of 2 and a longest streak of 9, he walks that fine line between brilliance and the occasional blunder. His opponents might find his style unpredictable, but his resolve is always clear.

Whether employing his famous “Top Secret” tactics or experimenting with daring gambits, Alexandre Castex proves that chess is not only a battle of grandmasters but also a playground for wits, willpower, and occasional streaky magic.