Alexander Matros (AMatros)
International Master – The Tactical Dynamo
Meet Alexander Matros, an International Master with a chess career full of sharp tactics, daring openings, and a wicked sense of humor on the board. Rated as high as 2325 in Blitz and hitting a peak Rapid rating of 2442, Alexander’s style is a thrilling combination of calculated risk-taking and relentless pressure.
Starting from humble beginnings with a Blitz rating of around 1050 in early 2014, Alexander rocketed through the ranks, crushing opponents with nearly 2,800 wins to just over 1,000 losses in Blitz games alone. The numbers don’t lie: a blistering 70%+ win rate with even “unknown openings” shows that Alexander often forges paths less traveled — or sometimes just lets chaos reign and somehow still dominates. You might say “opening theory is optional... but victory is mandatory!”
Known for a stunning comeback rate of 75.7% and a knack for winning after losing a piece nearly 70% of the time, Alexander never surrenders to adversity—even if the position looks grim. Opponents beware: resilience is the name of the game here.
When not busy bulldozing the competition, Alexander enjoys an average game length of roughly 65 moves per win, proving patience is just as powerful as speed. Though sleepy hours are best avoided (win rates dip after 4-6 AM), mornings and late evenings bring out Alexander’s sharpest claws—especially at 10 AM and 4 PM where win rates peak near 80% and even 84% in certain hours!
Alexander’s favored battlefield? Blitz and Bullet modes, where play is lightning fast and nerves of steel reign supreme. He innovates with a "Top Secret" opening boasting a nasty 76.5% win rate, while also wielding more classical “Unknown” openings effectively with a staggering 70%+ success. And yes, those “Top Secret” openings are exactly as mysterious as they sound.
Between frequent checkmates and graceful resignations, Alexander is a sportsman who respects the game and the opponent — the psychology of tilt is kept to a manageable 8 on a scale where 0 is perfectly Zen and 100 is tantrum-throwing chaos.
Recent Highlights
- Latest win: a swift resignation from the opponent in a wild Chess960 game, securing victory with a smooth queen capture (move 14).
- Demolished an opponent by checkmate in Crazyhouse with a sneaky knight fork and queen attack combo.
- Nonetheless, tough losses happen, including thriller games lost on time but fought valiantly to the very end.
Whether hailed as a tactical wizard, speed chess terror, or a secret weapon of the online chess scene, Alexander Matros clearly leaves a mark wherever they play. With such a dynamic mix of skills, it’s safe to say the chessboard is never a dull place when AMatros is on the move.
