Александр Букин - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Александр Букин, known on chess battlegrounds as Bobrik31, is no ordinary player — he’s a FIDE Master, a title not handed out lightly. A strategic wizard and a relentless competitor, Александр has danced through the ranks crushing opponents in Daily, Blitz, Rapid, and even Bullet games with a flair that makes grandmasters raise an eyebrow (or two).
Rating Rollercoaster & Style
Александр’s peak Daily rating soared to an impressive 2343 in April 2020, while his lightning-fast Bullet game dazzled with a peak rating of 2393 — enough speed to make a knight spin dizzy. His Rapid pinnacle? A solid 2237, proving he’s comfortable both in swift skirmishes and long, slow battles.
Known for a calculated endgame approach (he averages over 55 moves to victory!), Александр is not a quitter — he only resigns about 17% of the time, which means a majority of games are fought to the bitter end. Also, don’t underestimate his comebacks, boasting a comeback success rate of almost 67%! If you capture a piece from him, beware — his win rate after losing a piece is a respectable 53%.
Streaks and Psychological Notes
Александр's record includes a jaw-dropping 45-game winning streak, followed by a dark moment of a 43-game losing streak. Chess emotions run deep here! Despite the ups and downs, he keeps his cool with a tilt factor of 43, occasionally showing the human side behind the engine-like calculations.
Favorite Times to Strike
If you want to catch Александр at his best, set your clock to early morning hours — yes, the mysterious hour of 1 AM is his sweet spot for top-notch play. His best days include Monday and Friday with win rates soaring near 65–68%. Late night blitz? Challenge accepted!
Battle Record Summary
- Daily Chess: 292 wins, 152 losses, 107 draws – the grind pays off
- Rapid: 44 wins to 14 losses – speed with precision
- Blitz: 44 wins, 7 losses – lightning-fast domination
- Bullet: Balanced at 2 wins and 2 losses – speed demons meet their match
Notable Opponents and Rivals
Александр has tangled with many including “stormram” and “harut-47” several times, with mixed results but an impressively high win rate against most challengers. Notorious for turning the tables on higher-ranked foes, his success often surprises even his toughest opponents.
Memorable Game Moments
- Winning with style: In a 2022 Daily showdown, Александр triumphed on time against Redrover5317 after a grueling positional battle. Replay here.
- Hard lessons: Even legends fall — a tough loss on time to rohsha in 2022 reminds us that every king can stumble. Review the match.
Final Thought
Александр Букин is the embodiment of passion meeting perseverance in chess. Whether grinding out a marathon daily game or lighting up the board in a blitz flash, his journey is a thrilling rollercoaster of grit, grind, and glorious triumph. Keep an eye on Bobrik31 — checkmate is often just a clever surprise away!