Alex Meseguer (Username: AMese01)
Alex Meseguer is a spirited chess enthusiast known for his adventurous and somewhat unpredictable style on the board. With a Rapid rating climbing as high as 579 in March 2025, Alex has shown impressive growth—from humble beginnings in 2024 with ratings dipping as low as 101, to a solid competitor mastering the complexities of rapid play. His Bullet and Blitz stats might suggest he’s more of a thinker than a sprinter (max ratings of 312 and 338 respectively), but don’t underestimate his speed; those fast games show he’s not afraid to jump into the fray, even if the odds aren’t always in his favor.
Playing Style & Strengths
Alex prefers a strategic balance, comfortably averaging about 52 moves for a win, showing patience and persistence. He’s not one to throw in the towel early—his early resignation rate is a modest 5.28%, meaning he usually fights until the pieces stop moving or the checkmate is inevitable.
He favors the King’s Pawn Opening and its variations, but his secret weapon seems to be the Scandinavian Defense with a win rate hovering around 68%. Other honorable mentions include the Queen’s Pawn Opening and a rather creative preference for the Van 't Kruijs Opening—because why not? Chess is chess, but fun is mandatory.
Psychological Edge & Game Rhythm
Alex’s psychological resilience is noteworthy, boasting a comeback rate of over 70% and a determined fight-back spirit even after losing pieces. His tilt factor is a commendable 8, proving he doesn’t let losses fry his brain for too long. However, his best time to play is oddly early at 4 AM—clearly, Alex is either an insomniac genius or just loves silent dawn checkmates.
Record & Rivalries
With nearly as many wins (376) as losses (357) in Rapid games and a touch of stubborn tenacity visible in those 27 draws, Alex’s record depicts a warrior willing to trade blows and sometimes pieces, just for the thrill of the battle. He’s defeated some opponents with a perfect 100% record against them, while others clearly have stolen a march on him. Rivalries like with smakdic6, foulserious, and shalin31121992 add to the chess drama that keeps this game fascinating.
Highlight Reel
Among Alex’s recent triumphs, playing as White against CamavingoatBzh in June 2025, Alex gracefully concluded with a resignation victory after a rapid but precise initiative, demonstrating keen positional understanding and timely aggression. His ability to checkmate opponents such as cammaccammac and yetimkundaks2 in under 40 moves shows that while he might sometimes lose the battle, he’s always ready to siege the king when the moment calls for it.
In Summary
Alex Meseguer is the kind of player who reminds us that chess is not just about rating points—it’s a blend of tenacity, learning from losses, and surprising your opponents with both old-school openings and unexpected tactical flourishes. If you ever find yourself facing AMese01 on the board, expect a fight—with a side of charm and maybe a few curveballs thrown in.
