Alexandre Le Siège GM

About Alexandre Le Siège

Alexandre Le Siège is a distinguished Grandmaster known for his impressive blitz chess skills and tactical prowess. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 2459 in July 2024, Alexandre has demonstrated remarkable consistency and an exceptional winning streak that chess enthusiasts would envy. Whether in rapid or blitz formats, he mixes deep preparation with sharp play to keep opponents on their toes.

Playing Style & Strengths

Alexandre's chess style favors complex endgames and tactical awareness. His games often extend beyond 60 moves for victories, indicating endurance and a strong strategic foundation. Early resignations against him are almost unheard of, as he is known to fight till the very end. Notably, his comeback rate after losing a piece is an impressive 69%, showcasing resilience under pressure.

• Endgame frequency: 73.68%
• Average moves per win: ~66 moves
• Win rate with White: 76.92%
• Win rate with Black: 72.97%
• Longest winning streak: 17 games

Opening Mastery

Alexandre holds a 100% win record in blitz with various sharp and classical openings, proving his versatility:

• London System Main Line with ...d5
• English Opening: Symmetrical Variation, Anti-Benoni Variation
• QGD: Alatortsev Variation
• QGA: 3.e4 e5 4.Nf3 exd4 5.Bxc4 Nc6
• Sicilian Defense: Keres Variation
• Caro-Kann Defense
• Spanish: Closed, 8.h3
• Scotch Game

His opening knowledge not only sets him up for strong middlegame positions but also handles both classical and DIY variations with ease.

Competitive Highlights

Alexandre's blitz statistics are eye-catching: out of 40 blitz wins logged, he has suffered only one loss. His ability to dominate daily games as well, going undefeated in all three recorded games, showcases his well-rounded adaptability in different chess formats.

• Blitz record: 39 wins, 1 loss, 0 draws
• Daily record: 3 wins, 0 losses
• Rapid record: 15 wins, 14 losses, 4 draws

Fun Facts & Chess Personality

At the crack of dawn or in the middle of the night (his best playing time is 3 AM), Alexandre’s skills peak, proving that chess may just be a nocturnal sport for some! His tilt factor is low, and his psychological tenacity means he rarely lets a game slip away emotionally—an asset in high-pressure blitz encounters.

Opponents beware: with a knack for dominating habitual foes like "resaldo" and "nissou-ach" with flawless 100% win rates, Alexandre is definitely the player you want on your team... or the one to avoid meeting on the board!