Олександр

Олександр (Chessman_ua) - The Ukrainian Chess Dynamo

Meet Олександр, known on the boards as Chessman_ua, a formidable force in the chess world who combines strategic depth with a dash of humor and a sprinkle of unpredictability. Rising steadily through the ratings with a rapid peak of 2156 in April 2025, he has proven to be a fierce competitor in every time control.

Career Highlights & Playing Style

Олександр’s game is an elegant balance of patience and tactical fireworks. His average victory stretches over 65 moves in rapid chess, revealing a player who loves to grind and outthink his opponents in the endgame. With a 76.44% comeback rate, he’s not just a fighter; he’s a staunch survivor who turns lost positions into glorious wins more often than you'd expect.

Whether wielding the Caro Kann Defense, enjoying the thrills of the Ponziani Opening, or shaking things up with the Smith Morra Gambit, Олександр masters a broad opening repertoire. His blitz prowess shines, too, hitting a peak of 1974 rating and piling up an impressive 2,122 wins – quite the blitzkrieg indeed!

Favorite Battles

Few opponents have faced his relentless style more often than “paramont85” (966 games!) and other familiar rivals – proving he's always ready for a friendly (or not-so-friendly) rivalry. Despite occasional losses, his spirit never dulls, maintaining a clever balance between strategic dodges and bold assaults.

Fun Facts & Quirks

• Endgame Enthusiast: Пuts the “end” in “endgame,” with a high frequency of closing battles.
• Night Owl Tactician: Best plays around 5:00 AM – the perfect time for sneaking in checks and surprises while others snooze.
• Rare Resigner: Only resigns early in 0.63% of games, because why give up when a comeback is a possibility?
• Time Management: Has a love-hate relationship with timeouts – sometimes winning by starvation, sometimes losing by impatience.

Recent Games

In his latest victory, Олександр gracefully navigated the complex English Opening – Caro-Kann Defense, securing a win by resignation in a well-fought tactical skirmish. Conversely, his recent defeat was a tough lesson from a close game in the Queen's Pawn Opening Blackmar Gambit—reminding us all that even the best have their puzzles to solve.

In Short

Олександр is not just a chess player but a relentless tactician, a strategic entertainer, and sometimes a sleep-deprived genius thriving in the wee hours. Whether he’s outwitting dark-squared bishops or juggling queens on the board, there's no doubt Chessman_ua keeps the chess spirit alive and kicking – and all with a Ukrainian heart beating fast over the 64 squares.