Alberto Portela Peleteiro (alpope) - The FIDE Master of Speed Chess
If chess were a race, Alberto Portela Peleteiro would surely be on the podium – repeatedly. Known in the online chess cosmos as alpope, Alberto holds the prestigious title of FIDE Master, a badge of honor earned through grit, wit, and a knack for tactical brilliance.
Alberto's journey in the bullet and blitz arenas is nothing short of spectacular. Starting his bullet rating journey around 1366 in 2018, he skyrocketed to over 2500 by 2024 — that’s some serious speed on the digital chessboard! His blitz rating climbed from 2226 in 2016 to a staggering peak of 2714 in 2025. Quick on the clock and even quicker with those moves, Alberto is a storm that few opponents can weather.
With over 2800 wins under his belt in blitz and nearly 235 wins in bullet games, Alberto combines precision and swiftness like a grandmaster chef blending spices. The opening moves remain his closely guarded secret, where his “Top Secret” opening strategy has a win rate above 50% in both bullet and blitz formats — shrouded in mystery and deadly effective.
Don't blink! Alberto is known for an incredible 90.75% comeback rate, meaning even if things start to go sideways, alpope has an uncanny ability to turn defeats into glorious victories. Plus, if a piece goes missing, he's got a perfect 100% win rate afterward. Talk about nerves of steel!
Beyond the rapid-fire moves, Alberto exhibits a blossoming endgame artistry, engaging in endgames a remarkable 84% of the time. He averages nearly 80 moves to clinch a victory, proving patience and endurance even at bullet speeds.
In the psychological realm of chess, Alberto has a tilt factor of 10 – humble enough to know when to breathe, but fierce enough to keep fighting. However, fun fact — his victories in rated games are slightly tempered compared to casual ones. Maybe he’s just holding back to keep us all on edge?
When it comes to opponent rivalries, he faces a mix of triumphs and challenges, but his persistence never wavers. He has bested many with an impeccable 100% win rate, while some opponents have given him a run for his money.
Off the board? No doubt you’d find Alberto staring into the distance, plotting his next lightning-fast gambit or chuckling at some chess meme only a true FM would appreciate. With a longest winning streak of 12 games, alpope has proven he’s more than a flash in the pan — he’s a tactical tempest to reckon with.