Alexander Zhurikhin (Alzhur) – FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Alexander Zhurikhin, affectionately known in the chess cosmos as "Alzhur." A proud bearer of the FIDE Master title, Alzhur blends sharp tactical prowess with a dash of relentless perseverance. With a Blitz rating soaring past 2600 at his peak and a Rapid rating steadily cruising around the 2200 mark, he’s got enough chess juice to power a small city—if only pawns paid the electric bill.
Game Style & Strengths
Alexander’s playing style could best be described as patiently aggressive. He loves the endgame (an impressive 80.65% endgame frequency) and prefers long, thoughtful matches that stretch close to 80 moves on average. Myth has it he drinks less coffee and makes more moves than your average chess warrior. Despite an early resignation rate below 1%, his remarkable comeback rate of 87.71% and perfect win rate after losing a piece make him a true gladiator on the board.
Victory & Rivalries
Accumulating over 950 Blitz wins and 127 Rapid victories, Alzhur has forged quite the legacy. His longest winning streak hit a whopping 14 games, proving that when he's in the zone, opponents had better bring their A-game... or a backup plan. Notably, Alzhur’s opponents often don’t stand a chance, boasting a 100% win rate against many rivals like nechkinsa, it_2023, and serkat. For those less fortunate adversaries such as babyshka_boy, let's just say they’re work in progress!
A Seasoned Competitor
Alexander’s competitive spirit shines brightest during evenings, particularly around the 19:00 to 21:00 hours, where his win rate comfortably hovers above 55%. And fun fact: despite chess being a game of kings, Alzhur’s psychological resilience—tilt factor of 9—ensures he rarely lets defeats unleash his inner drama queen.
Off the Board
Outside of blitzing opponents and plotting checkmates, Alexander probably enjoys a good laugh—after all, who else could rack up such stats and still remain humble? Whether he's dominating online arenas or secretly dreaming of becoming a chess grandmaster, one thing’s for sure: the game is always better with Alzhur on the board.