About Kirill Alekseenko
Kirill Alekseenko is a formidable chess Grandmaster recognized by FIDE for his strategic depth and competitive spirit. Known for his sharp play, Kirill has demonstrated prowess especially in fast-paced time controls, making him a respected name in the blitz chess community.
Playing Style & Strengths
Kirill’s style is characterized by solid endgame technique and resilient tactical awareness. He has a notable comeback rate of 83%, showcasing his fighting spirit even when down material. His games often see an average of roughly 79 moves, highlighting his preference for deep and prolonged battles.
- Early resignation rate: 6.99%
- Average moves per win: 79
- Comeback rate: 83%
- Win rate after losing a piece: 47.89%
- White pieces win rate: 52.82%
- Black pieces win rate: 46.93%
Kirill is also known for a good balance between strategic planning and tactical sharpness, making him a well-rounded and dangerous opponent.
Preferred Time Control
Blitz chess is Kirill Alekseenko’s playground. His peak blitz rating impressively reached 3113 in early 2024, highlighting his speed chess mastery.
He also plays bullet and rapid with high-level consistency, but blitz remains his preferred time control for unleashing his tactical prowess and quick decision-making.
Opening Preferences
Kirill has experimented with a variety of openings, showing flexibility and readiness to adapt his repertoire:
- Blitz: Queen’s Pawn Game (Chigorin Variation), Indian Defense (2.Nc3), and Rapport-Jobava System where he boasts nearly 68% wins.
- Bullet: Nimzo-Larsen Attack and its variations, with mixed success but steady usage.
- Rapid: Italian Game and Queen’s Pawn variations, diversifying his approach in longer games.
Fun Facts & Quirks
Kirill isn’t just a chess player; he’s a blitz warrior who sometimes plays as early as 5AM – talk about dedication! His best time of day to play is reportedly around 05:00 hours, when most of us are still dreaming about winning chess battles.
He’s also a master of defending tricky positions, renowned for maintaining composure and turning the tables with strong comeback skills. Opponents beware – Kirill doesn’t give up easily and loves a good fight.
His favorite openings can make you feel like you’ve stumbled into a chess mystery novel – just when you think you understand, he throws in a twist!
Record Highlights
Kirill has played thousands of games online with impressive results:
- Blitz: 3,826 wins, 3,080 losses, 655 draws
- Bullet: 706 wins, 683 losses, 82 draws
- Rapid: 150 wins, 145 losses, 66 draws
His longest winning streak is 12 games, so don’t underestimate his streaky streaks!