Profile Summary: Paolo Sena (aka AlTsahir)
Meet Paolo Sena, also known by his mysterious chess alias AlTsahir, a player who dances gracefully across the 64 squares with a mix of tenacity and charm. Though not a Grandmaster (yet!), Paolo's journey through the chess ranks showcases resilience, quirky tactics, and the occasional heroic comeback.
Since 2017, Paolo has been battling it out in blitz, rapid, and daily formats, amassing thousands of games and giving opponents a rollercoaster of wins, losses, and draws. His peak ratings? About 1400 in rapid and daily, and a respectable 1232 in blitz – not too shabby for a humble tactician who’s probably still checking if that pawn push was a blunder or a stroke of genius!
Playing Style
Paolo is patient like a grandmaster meditating on the mysteries of the universe, with an impressive average of around 62 moves per win. He's not one to give up easily, boasting a comeback rate of 83.3% – meaning when things look bleak, he channels his inner chess ninja. With a tilt factor of only 12%, he keeps calm even when the queen takes an unexpected coffee break.
Signature Openings
Lovers of mystery will be thrilled: Paolo prefers openings marked "Top Secret," sneaking them out more than 3000 times with a near 48.3% win rate. He also dabbles with Philidor Defense and the Scotch Gambit, holding a perfect 100% win record in some of these niche lines – it's clear his opponents never see the fancy footwork coming.
Recent Battles
Just recently in 2025, Paolo clinched a resilient win by forcing resignation in the Falkbeer Vienna Gambit, proving that even after decades (in chess years), he’s still got plenty of tricks up his sleeve.
Yet life on the chessboard isn’t always rosy: a recent loss saw him bow against the Berlin Defense, reminding us all that even chess heroes have days when the pawns just don’t cooperate.
Fun Facts
- His best hour to play? The mystical 2 AM — beware, sleeping opponents!
- Averages more wins with White (50.54%) than Black (45.62%), proving the first move advantage is real!
- Draws by stalemate are his way of saying “Let’s call it a day.”
Paolo Sena is not just a chess player; he’s a fascinating story of persistence, occasional brilliance, and the eternal quest for checkmate — a humble king striving for his queen.
Keep an eye on AlTsahir, for the game is never over until the last pawn falls.
