Alexandr Baranciuc (antigeroiy)
FIDE Master & Bullet Blitz Aficionado
Alexandr Baranciuc, known online as antigeroiy, is a formidable FIDE Master who commands respect on the virtual chessboard. Specializing in high-speed bullet and blitz games, Alexandr’s peak bullet rating soared to an impressive 2677 in May 2025, while his blitz credentials include a peak just over 2600. This is no mere casual clicker: with a win rate above 53% in their favorite bullet openings, Alexandr combines speed with solid strategy.
Born to puzzle out even the trickiest of positions, Alexandr's love for complex chess openings shines through. Their trusted arsenal ranges from the Queen’s Pawn Opening - Chigorin Variation to the aggressive Old Benoni Defense, where win rates reach nearly 63%. Not one to shy away from battle, Alexandr often counters adversity with an 86% comeback rate after losing material — showing resilience that could inspire a grandmaster novel.
Few players manage the rollercoaster of bullet chess as well as Alexandr, who holds a longest winning streak of 12 games. But beware: with a tilt factor of 6, emotions sometimes ride shotgun during intense matches. Best time to catch Alexandr at their finest? Oh, say around 5 AM — when the rest of the world sleeps, this player sharpens their claws.
When not blitzing against over 500 opponents (some repeatedly — idiioteque and mt104 have seen Alexandr in action several times), Alexandr delights fans with creative endgames that often extend beyond 77 moves on average. And with a preference for resigning early — only about 1.5% of games end that way — this player fights to the bitter end.
Notable Matches
- Victory vs AaronBazanRomero (June 1, 2025) — A masterclass in the Queen’s Pawn Opening where patience and pressure led to a well-earned resignation by the opponent.
- Loss to Tigershark15 (June 1, 2025) — Even titans stumble; this time a time loss slipped through against a determined adversary in a tight Colle System battle.
Alexandr’s ongoing journey is one of nerves, nerves of steel, a flickering mouse finger, and… very, very fast thinking. Whether tormenting opponents or executing crafty endgames, Alexandr Baranciuc continues to carve a niche as a sharp tactician and fierce competitor in the thrilling world of online chess.