Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano GM

About Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano

Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano is a Grandmaster in the chess world, a title bestowed by FIDE that only a select few achieve. Known for his sharp play and dynamic style, Carlos has established himself as a dangerous opponent especially in rapid and blitz formats, where he mostly prefers to feast on time pressure and tactical skirmishes.

Playing Style and Strengths

Carlos thrives in fast-paced games, favoring blitz chess the most. His average game lengths and move characteristics suggest a player who seeks active, tactical battles rather than slow maneuvering—he has a high frequency of endgames and a very respectable comeback rate after losing material.

• Average moves per win: Approximately 82
• Average moves per loss: Approximately 75
• Early resignations are rare for him – only about 5.5% of games
• Excellent resilience, with a comeback rate of over 84%

Favorite Openings

Carlos has a particular fondness for flexible and less mainstream openings that allow for creative play:

• Nimzo-Larsen Attack - He holds a winning rate of about 52% in bullet games with this opening.
• Horwitz Defense - A tricky choice with mixed results, but a favorite nonetheless.
• Reti systems and Queen's Pawn variations guide much of his play, providing solid yet dynamic positions.
• On the Black side, Carlos frequently faces Queen's Pawn openings with the versatile 1...e6.

Career Highlights & Ratings

Known for a steady and remarkable climb, Carlos achieved peak ratings of:

• Blitz: 2947 (March 2019) — a rating that only a handful have ever seen!
• Bullet: 2856 (November 2020) — lightning-fast moves that bewilder opponents.
• Rapid: 2676 (August 2019) — showing his skill across multiple time controls.

At his best, Carlos' blitz rating nudged near the mythical 3000 barrier, marking him as a top-tier player in the ultra-fast game formats.

Notable Records & Rivalries

Carlos has battled thousands of opponents online and maintains some intriguing personal matchups:

• Most played opponent: joshdaruca with 414 games; Carlos holds a roughly 37% win rate against this tough rival.
• His winning streak peaked impressively at 27 consecutive victories — a sign of his remarkable focus and form.
• Despite occasional losing streaks, including a max of 10 in a row, Carlos bounces back strongly.

Fun Fact

Carlos' preferred time to play and perform best is around 3:00 PM, an excellent excuse to schedule friendly challenges then. Maybe that’s when his brain is fueled best for finding brilliant checkmates!

Summary

Carlos Antonio Hevia Alejano combines blazing speed, tactical sharpness, and a never-give-up attitude that makes him a thrilling player to watch or face. Whether it's the pressure cooker of bullet games or the expressive battleground of rapid chess, he continues proving that grandmasters don’t just play chess — they live it!