About Alex Goldin
Alex Goldin is a formidable chess Grandmaster known for their tactical prowess and resilience in blitz games. With a FIDE Grandmaster title under their belt, Alex has demonstrated consistent high-level play, especially excelling in fast-paced time controls.
Playing Style and Strengths
Alex prefers brisk games, with a particularly impressive record in blitz chess. Featuring a solid opening repertoire, Alex thrives in the complexity of the Réti and King's Indian Attack systems. Their games often feature a combat style characterized by a strong endgame approach and an eagerness to turn the tide from difficult positions with an outstanding comeback rate of 88.06%.
- Average game length: ~83 moves
- High endgame frequency: 87.09%
- Average capture move around 7th move
- Balanced win rates with white (~52.38%) and black (~45.74%) pieces
- Excellent at bouncing back after losing material
Performance Highlights
- Peak blitz rating of 2766 achieved in September 2020 2766 (2020-09-03)
- Strong rapid rating peak of 2576 in early 2023
- Bullet peak rating climbed to 2395 in 2025, showing versatility in various time controls
- Notable longest winning streak of 17 games and managing streaks under pressure
- Robust record in diverse openings, particularly:
- Reti: King's Indian Attack (Win rate 55.53%)
- Zukertort Opening: Pirc Invitation (Win rate 55.19%)
- Spanish: Modern Steinitz (Win rate 54.23%)
- English: 1...e6 2.Nf3 Nf6 (Win rate 51.43%)
Competitive Edge and Psychological Approach
Alex bears a fierce competitive spirit balanced with an impressive psychological resilience, having a tilt factor of only 12, yet a remarkably high win rate after turning around losing positions. Their best time of day to play is around 11 AM, perhaps a good time to catch them awake and alert!
Notable Opponents and Rivalries
Alex has battled many opponents frequently. Strong competition is evident against some of the best, including notable records against "bswpaulsen" with over 100 games played and dozens of victories. They have a sharp edge over several rival players with a willingness to fight till the end, showcased by their aggressive yet calculated play style.
Fun Facts
- Alex has played over 13,000 blitz games, with more wins than losses but also a solid number of draws.
- They’re a fast finisher who sees the endgame often yet keeps a low early resignation rate — giving every game their full effort.
- Despite blitz being the preferred format, Alex has made strong progress in bullet and rapid formats recently.
With a blend of fierce competition, calculated strategy, and tenacity, Alex Goldin continues to make their mark in the chess world, delighting fans and opponents alike.