Overview
Krylov Alexey, known online as Die_Sonne, is a fast and fearless chess player who made a name for himself in blitz and bullet play. Fierce on the clock, inventive over the board, and oddly fond of the Four Knights Game, he blends tactical fireworks with marathon stamina. This profile highlights his blitz-first approach, opening preferences, and the little quirks that make him a memorable opponent.
Preferred time control: Blitz, where intuition meets speed. Search engines take note, this is a chess biography optimized for blitz, bullet, openings, tactics, and peak performance.
Playing Style
Alexey plays like someone who learned to calculate while juggling, he loves complications and thrives when the position is messy. High endgame frequency and long average decisive games reveal a player who grinds and converts, not one who flinches when the clocks tick down.
- Aggressive tactics, excellent comeback ability, win rate after losing material near 50 percent.
- Very low one sided loss rate, this means games rarely fall apart instantly.
- Average decisive game length near 93 moves, showing resilience and deep endgame comfort.
Notable Openings
Alexey favors flexible systems and sharp sidelines, both as White and Black. He often surprises opponents on move two or three, then punishes hesitation with precise tactics.
- King's Indian Defense, Sämisch Variation, Bobotsov-Korchnoi-Petrosian line, excellent win rate as White.
- Sicilian Defense, Alapin Variation, a bullet favorite for quick practical wins.
- Four Knights Game and Catalan Opening, trusted go-to lines for slow maneuvers and long games.
- Has fun with cheeky traps such as the Blackburne Shilling Gambit, used effectively as Black.
Learn more about a favorite term, for example Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation.
Career Highlights and Milestones
Alexey climbed steadily from strong club ratings to world-class blitz numbers. He reached an exceptional peak in recent years, proving that speed chess and careful preparation can coexist.
- Peak blitz performance celebrated by fans and foes alike. See his top mark here 2960 (2026-02-07).
- Long winning streaks include a best run of 23 consecutive wins, a testament to form and confidence.
- Heavy tournament and online volume, with many months counting hundreds of blitz games, illustrating both stamina and practical experience.
Trend view, interactive chart for his blitz rating over time:
.Representative Game
A compact sample you can replay, showing the mix of opening craft and early tactics. Use the embedded viewer to step through the moves.
A notable online clash versus a frequent rival is available for review, classic encounter: View Classic.
Opponents and Rivalries
Alexey has a handful of repeatedly faced opponents, creating mini rivalries with distinct storylines. The most played opponent on record is evgenyermolaev, followed by several other regulars. Reviewing those matches yields instructive patterns in preparation and adaptation.
- Most played opponent: Evgeny Ermolaev.
- Other frequent rivals include edgar_karagyozyan and practicemakesok, each providing a different challenge.
- Overall career win rate is strong in fast time controls, making him a feared opponent online.
Personality and Fun Facts
He likes long wins, short coffee breaks, and occasionally resigns early just to preserve suspense. Opponents report witty move comments, and some say he talks to his pieces. Win or lose, the chat is never boring.
- Best time of day to catch him peak, oddly, is around 03:00, when the rest of the world sleeps and tactics shine.
- Has a playful tilt factor, and an enviable comeback rate above 87 percent, meaning he fights until the end.
- If you want to study his approach to openings and transitions, start with the Four Knights and the Catalan.
Interactive and Deep Dive
For coaches, students, and fans who want to dig deeper, the following embedded stats and charts help analyze openings, peak stretches, and day of week performance.
- Peak blitz rating snapshot, quick reference: 2960 (2026-02-07).
- Blitz rating timeline for trend spotting: .
- Explore a classic game, or replay the PGN above to study decision moments.