Overview
Alexander is a prolific online chess player and Blitz specialist who favors sharp, dynamic positions and shows a fondness for 1.d4 openings. He has built a reputation as a resourceful tactician with an unusually high comeback rate — so much so that opponents jokingly double-check their blunders before pressing the clock. Preferred time control: Blitz.
- Play style: tactical, resilient, loves long middlegames and complex pawn structures.
- Games analyzed: over 64,000 (extensive online experience and habits).
- Average decisive game length: ~70 moves — not afraid of the long haul.
Playing Style & Psychology
Alexander mixes practical opening choices with tenacious endgame play. He resigns early rarely, prefers deep endgames, and frequently grinds out wins from lost-looking positions — a testament to his tactical awareness and persistence.
- Comeback rate: ~86% — an uncanny ability to recover in messy positions.
- Avg moves per decisive game: ~70 (wins and losses tend to be long affairs).
- Psychological note: best time of day to play is around midnight — expect the most inspired moves around 00:00.
Favorite Openings
Alexander gravitated toward a handful of repeatable, reliable systems. He plays both sides with confidence and has clear preferences that shape his repertoire.
- As Black: Scandinavian Defense — a go-to that generates sharp play.
- As White: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation and Queen's Pawn Game: Torre Attack — solid, practical choices for blitz strategy.
- Other staples: Dőry Defense, Australian Defense, and the quirky Amazon Attack.
Memorable Runs & Milestones
Alexander has put together streaks that would make any club player raise an eyebrow — including a longest winning streak of 16 games and the patience to survive losing streaks too. His online career is full of raw volume and steady improvement.
- Longest winning streak: 16 games.
- Longest losing streak: 13 games (he came back from it, of course).
- Peak Blitz achievement: 2187 (2025-11-13) — a milestone that crowns his Blitz focus.
Fun Facts
Alexander's profile is full of little quirks chess fans love: he opens with d4 more than anything else, favors long endgames, and has an almost comedic knack for turning a one-piece deficit into a win.
- Most common first move: d4 (consistent across years).
- Early resignation rate is low — he likes to play to the bitter end (and usually finds tricks).
- Opponent radar: frequently faces rivals such as bako1306, zoyzorro, and zananzun — friendly feuds in the Blitz arena.
Visuals & Links
Explore a condensed visual history and a sample game to get a flavor of Alexander's play. The chart shows rating trends for his preferred Blitz time control.
- Rating trend (Blitz):
- Peak rating snapshot: 2187 (2025-11-13)
- Sample game (short illustration):
- Rival profile: bako1306
- Opening deep dives: London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation, Scandinavian Defense
Why Follow Alexander?
For anyone who enjoys Blitz chess, tactical fireworks, and resilient endgame technique, Alexander is a compelling player to watch. Whether you’re scouting openings like the London System or studying how to claw back from a material deficit, his games offer practical lessons — and occasional comic relief when a rook goes wandering off to find new friends.