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Username: Astaneh

Playing Since: 2010-09-10 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2333
1W / 2L / 1D
Blitz: 2644
217W / 167L / 32D
Bullet: 2842
625W / 502L / 86D

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
Rating by Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202528672283YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

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