Alon Mindlin - International Master Extraordinaire
Alon Mindlin, known in the chess realms as Alonmindlin, is no mere mortal at 64 squares — they are an International Master certified by FIDE. Alon's chess journey isn't just about moving pawns; it's about conquering time controls and bending the laws of physics with lightning-fast bullet games and strategic blitz duels.
Rating Rocketship
From 2017’s bullet rating starting at a respectable 1937 to a near-cosmic peak of 3000+ bullet rating projected for 2025, Alon has shown a progression worthy of science fiction. With a blitz rating steady near 2700 for several years and rapid games creeping into the 2600+ range, Alon demonstrates versatility across formats. White pieces have a slight edge with a 52.21% win rate, while black’s fierce at 47.11% wins — clearly never a dull game when Alon is on the board.
Playing Style & Mind Games
Known for braving the battlefield with an average of 75+ moves per game, Alon loves to drag opponents into deep endgames — a stage where their tactical awareness shines. Their comeback rate is a stellar 88.23%, and get this: a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece. Early resignation rates are laughably low at 0.53%, proving Alon never throws in the towel prematurely. Beware their psychological tenacity; despite a tilt factor of 17, Alon battles on, never letting a casual game get in the way of rated glory.
Openings & Opponents
Whether wielding “Top Secret” openings or old faithful gambits, Alon has played over 12,500 bullet games with a 51%+ win rate and boasts impressive rapid and blitz stats as well. Their circle of rivals includes heavy hitters and fan favorites like johnathan113 and practicemakesok, though they keep their cool with win rates varying from challenging to downright crush sessions. Opponents beware: Alon does not only play chess; they play mind chess.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 17 games (because why stop winning?)
- Favorite hour for peak performance: Midnight– early morning (who needs sleep, right?)
- Number of bullet wins: Over 6400 games—enough to challenge the laws of chess time itself
- Games played across all time controls: Nearly 9,000 rated matches (and probably a few thousand coffee breaks)
Alon Mindlin isn’t just a player; they're a force on the chessboard, blending speed, strategy, and a sprinkle of mystery. Whether it’s a blistering bullet or a marathon rapid, Alon shows us all how to keep calm, carry a queen, and checkmate with style.
Constructive Feedback for Alon Mindlin
Alon, your recent games demonstrate strong fundamentals and sharp tactical awareness. Here are some key points to help you continue improving:
Strengths
- Opening Preparation: Your choice of openings, such as the Kings Indian Defense and Alapin Sicilian, shows good preparation and understanding of modern theory. You handle these well, setting up positions that suit your style.
- Positional Understanding: You effectively apply pressure in the middlegame, coordinating pieces nicely, as seen in your win where you capitalized on your opponent's weaknesses and transitioned into a winning endgame smoothly.
- Tactical Alertness: You spot winning moves precisely, as evidenced in games where you executed decisive combinations, such as the rook invasion and tactical strikes leading to checkmate or resignation.
Areas for Improvement
- Time Management: In some games, there are moments where quicker decision-making could prevent time pressure toward the end. Consider practicing faster moves in familiar positions to maintain a balanced time pace throughout your games.
- Endgame Technique: Although many endings go in your favor, polishing technical endgame skills will ensure you convert good positions consistently. Review fundamental rook endgames and pawn structures to maximize your winning chances.
- Handling Complex Positions: In a few lost games, complexities in the position led to inaccuracies. Try to pause and reassess critical moments to avoid tactical oversights when the position becomes sharp or unclear.
Next Steps
- Analyze your losses, especially focusing on moments where key inaccuracies occurred. Use the Johnathan Bakalchuk and Petros Trimitzios games as study material.
- Work on your clock management by playing training games with time controls similar to your regular matches.
- Practice key endgames, particularly rook and pawn endgames, to improve your conversion rate from advantage to victory.
Keep up the great work, and continue to build on your strengths while addressing these areas. Consistent study and practice will help you reach new milestones in your chess journey.
Good luck, and enjoy your chess!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Recent Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Petros Trimitzios | 11W / 22L / 5D | |
| Francesco Sonis | 4W / 4L / 1D | |
| Grigor Grigorov | 3W / 0L / 0D | |
| eyal deutsch | 15W / 6L / 3D | |
| Paweł Sowiński | 3W / 4L / 2D | |
| Kushagra Mohan | 3W / 4L / 2D | |
| Lion-993 | 4W / 2L / 0D | |
| Shixu B Wang | 1W / 0L / 0D | |
| chesstalent2006 | 1W / 4L / 2D | |
| blitzgod_07 | 0W / 2L / 1D | |
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Johnathan Bakalchuk | 232W / 250L / 51D | |
| PracticeMakesOK | 132W / 61L / 15D | |
| Manu David | 87W / 91L / 15D | |
| Pranav Anand | 72W / 105L / 12D | |
| aakash-dalvi7 | 86W / 72L / 12D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3000 | 2961 | 2606 | |
| 2024 | 2837 | 2716 | 2588 | 1708 |
| 2023 | 2817 | 2700 | 2600 | 1707 |
| 2022 | 2673 | 2652 | 2138 | 1897 |
| 2021 | 2697 | 2598 | 1814 | 1897 |
| 2020 | 2696 | 2701 | 2400 | 1859 |
| 2019 | 2641 | 2684 | 2400 | |
| 2018 | 2623 | 2524 | 1859 | |
| 2017 | 2619 | 2594 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1448W / 1009L / 249D | 1316W / 1158L / 234D | 80.3 |
| 2024 | 1649W / 1106L / 231D | 1460W / 1262L / 260D | 79.7 |
| 2023 | 771W / 544L / 128D | 721W / 569L / 135D | 79.2 |
| 2022 | 91W / 70L / 17D | 79W / 82L / 14D | 77.5 |
| 2021 | 137W / 128L / 48D | 130W / 139L / 35D | 75.2 |
| 2020 | 401W / 303L / 99D | 355W / 367L / 104D | 79.7 |
| 2019 | 431W / 307L / 123D | 370W / 408L / 105D | 77.2 |
| 2018 | 402W / 382L / 89D | 390W / 389L / 96D | 77.4 |
| 2017 | 259W / 183L / 50D | 225W / 201L / 60D | 74.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 918 | 507 | 336 | 75 | 55.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 468 | 259 | 166 | 43 | 55.3% |
| Slav Defense | 463 | 264 | 160 | 39 | 57.0% |
| Döry Defense | 446 | 219 | 195 | 32 | 49.1% |
| Amar Gambit | 413 | 232 | 145 | 36 | 56.2% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 408 | 201 | 165 | 42 | 49.3% |
| Czech Defense | 377 | 219 | 133 | 25 | 58.1% |
| Hungarian Opening: Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit | 372 | 174 | 166 | 32 | 46.8% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 347 | 206 | 117 | 24 | 59.4% |
| Modern | 345 | 190 | 129 | 26 | 55.1% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 174 | 93 | 57 | 24 | 53.5% |
| Döry Defense | 152 | 69 | 57 | 26 | 45.4% |
| Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack | 149 | 69 | 60 | 20 | 46.3% |
| Bogo-Indian Defense | 143 | 54 | 62 | 27 | 37.8% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 117 | 52 | 46 | 19 | 44.4% |
| Slav Defense | 113 | 49 | 42 | 22 | 43.4% |
| King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian Variation | 107 | 49 | 43 | 15 | 45.8% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 95 | 49 | 36 | 10 | 51.6% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 93 | 48 | 37 | 8 | 51.6% |
| Czech Defense | 90 | 50 | 35 | 5 | 55.6% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 72.7% |
| Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 75.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Taimanov Variation, American Attack | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 50.0% |
| French Defense: Tarrasch Variation, Chistyakov Defense | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| French Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Three Knights Opening | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
| Czech Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Knights Game | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0% |
| Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Blackburne Shilling Gambit | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Semi-Slav Defense Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Center Game: Berger Variation | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
| Neo-Gruenfeld: 4.Bg2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 1 |
| Losing | 17 | 0 |