Alex Astaneh Lopez: The International Master Extraordinaire
Meet Alex Astaneh Lopez, a chess wizard who has earned the distinguished title of International Master from FIDE. Known simply as "Astaneh" on the battlefield of 64 squares, this player’s career is a marathon of blistering bullet games, tactical blitz explosions, and thoughtfully paced rapid battles.
Firing at the Speed of Thought
Astaneh’s forte is undeniably bullet chess, where lightning-fast reflexes meet razor-sharp tactics. With a peak bullet rating soaring to an astronomical 2885 in December 2023, Astaneh has proven they can outwit opponents before they even blink. To put it simply, if bullet chess were a rocket, Astaneh would be the booster stage.
Blitz and Rapid – The All-Rounder
Switching gears but not style, Astaneh’s blitz prowess peaked at an impressive 2849 in early 2020 – a testament to their versatile play. Though rapid chess is more like a calm stroll compared to the furious dash of bullet, Astaneh keeps the pressure with solid performances and stealthy endgame mastery.
Stats that Tell a Story
- Bullet Winrate: Over 51% in more than a thousand games – a sign of consistent dominance.
- Longest Winning Streak: 17 consecutive wins – yes, they essentially went on a chess rampage.
- Endgame Enthusiast: Astaneh engages in endgames 85% of the time, turning even the smallest advantage into victory. Endgames fear them.
- Comeback King: An extraordinary 86% comeback rate after setbacks, proving resilience is more than a buzzword.
Playing Style – Patient but Ferocious
Don’t be fooled by the speed; Astaneh combines patience with tactical alertness. They average about 82 moves per win, indicating deep thinking even in rapid-fire games. With a modest tilt factor of 13, they might get irked occasionally, but unlike some, they bounce back like a champ. Their favorite hours are oddly around 6 AM – maybe the best chess players are secretly morning people?
Notable Rivalries and Opponents
Facing off most often against opponents like byniolus and noukii, Astaneh’s games are a chess soap opera of tactics and counter-tactics. Win rates vary wildly against different foes—from flawless 100% triumphs over some to proving that every king has its nerves.
Recent Battles
Always hungry for the next challenge, Astaneh’s latest games display a mix of fierce victories by resignation, timely time scrambles, and the occasional humbling loss. Resilience and sportsmanship win the day—whether pushing pawns or pushing limits.
Fun Fact
Astaneh’s opening repertoire is classified as a “Top Secret” weapon – with over a thousand games coded in it, this mystery opening has baffled countless adversaries. Maybe they’re a chess James Bond, minus the tuxedo (or maybe not—who knows?).
In short, Alex Astaneh Lopez is a chess force — a master of speed, strategy, and spectacular comebacks. Watch closely next time; their next move might just be the checkmate you didn’t see coming.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Zbigniew Pakleza | 45W / 34L / 2D | |
| Yannick Gozzoli | 28W / 38L / 7D | |
| Boban Bogosavljevic | 17W / 21L / 2D | |
| Dmitry Gordievsky | 19W / 16L / 5D | |
| ... .... | 23W / 9L / 6D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2644 | |||
| 2024 | 2842 | 2608 | ||
| 2023 | 2835 | |||
| 2022 | 2646 | 2608 | ||
| 2021 | 2747 | 2283 | ||
| 2020 | 2867 | 2607 | 2333 | |
| 2019 | 2646 | 2569 | ||
| 2018 | 2654 | 2443 | ||
| 2017 | 2738 | 2406 | 2417 | |
| 2016 | 2699 | 2439 | ||
| 2015 | 2704 | 2459 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3W / 1L / 0D | 2W / 0L / 1D | 82.0 |
| 2024 | 11W / 11L / 2D | 8W / 15L / 1D | 80.0 |
| 2023 | 14W / 7L / 1D | 13W / 6L / 1D | 81.4 |
| 2022 | 52W / 43L / 3D | 53W / 38L / 9D | 81.4 |
| 2021 | 46W / 28L / 8D | 42W / 27L / 9D | 77.5 |
| 2020 | 57W / 39L / 8D | 62W / 35L / 9D | 85.6 |
| 2019 | 7W / 4L / 4D | 9W / 7L / 3D | 99.9 |
| 2018 | 5W / 9L / 1D | 10W / 4L / 1D | 74.6 |
| 2017 | 84W / 62L / 11D | 82W / 65L / 11D | 90.2 |
| 2016 | 133W / 145L / 24D | 153W / 130L / 18D | 90.8 |
| 2015 | 12W / 7L / 0D | 12W / 7L / 1D | 82.9 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 1217 | 627 | 503 | 87 | 51.5% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 431 | 226 | 173 | 32 | 52.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 38 | 17 | 14 | 7 | 44.7% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 17 | 0 |
| Losing | 13 | 1 |