Alexander Motylev, proudly holding the prestigious title of Grandmaster from FIDE, is a formidable force in the chess world. Known for his sharp tactical awareness and endgame prowess, Alexander has accumulated an impressive track record across Blitz, Rapid, and Bullet formats. When he's not outmaneuvering opponents on the board, he might be plotting his next clever opening or secretly enjoying a well-deserved coffee break after a long match!
Playing Style & Strengths
Alexander plays with a tactical eye and strategic depth:
Strong endgame frequency: Around 66% of his games reach endgames, demonstrating stamina and precision
High comeback rate: Often bounces back even after losing material (win rate after losing a piece is nearly 60%)
Prefers Blitz as his favorite battlefield, wielding openings like the English and Sicilian Defenses with finesse
Average game length is around 60 moves for wins, showing patience and careful calculation
Career Highlights & Peak Performance
Peak Blitz rating of 2833 in June 2020 — that’s seriously fast and furious chess!
Achieved Rapid and Bullet peak ratings of 2700, proving versatility across time controls
Longest winning streak of 5 games, punching above his weight even against tough opponents
Notable success with a vast variety of openings including the Grob, Caro-Kann, and Classical Sicilian—because why stick to one when you can mix it up?
Notable Opening Performances
Alexander has shown strong results in several challenging openings with near-perfect win rates in many:
English Opening variations (including Symmetrical Variation and 1...Nc6 2.Nc3)
Grob Opening, a bold choice that earned him a win
Classical Sicilian and Snyder Variation in the Sicilian Defense with impressive results
Caro-Kann Defense with a solid draw and a convincing win in its 2.Nf3 line
Fun Facts & Playing Quirks
His best time to play? 8 PM – Apparently, that’s when the chess magic happens!
Loves to play on Saturdays and Mondays, boasting win rates of 100% and 80% respectively on those days
His favorite move to open with has varied from the unconventional b4 to classic Nf3 and e4–talk about keeping opponents guessing!
Timeout wins are surprisingly frequent—11 wins by clock pressure show he can handle the heat under time trouble
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