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Alex Serrate

Username: Dougy34

Playing Since: 2024-12-08 (Active)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 637
704W / 675L / 97D
Blitz: 216
222W / 234L / 6D
Bullet: 254
14W / 13L / 1D

Alex Serrate: The Master of Top Secret Openings and Tactical Comebacks

Alex Serrate is not your average chess player; Alex is a warrior of the 64 squares with an unmistakable flair for the mysterious, earning the nickname "The Top Secret Strategist" thanks to a 47-50% win rate across Rapid, Blitz, and Bullet formats using an enigmatic opening repertoire that rivals the CIA's classified files.

Starting out with rapid bursts of brilliance (and occasional strategic naps), Alex’s rapid rating skyrocketed from a modest 249 in 2024 to a respectable 530 in 2025—clearly, those secret openings work wonders when the pressure's on. Blitz and Bullet ratings tell a similar tale, with qualitative improvement and a win rate hovering perilously close to 50%, meaning every game is an edge-of-your-seat thriller.

Style & Grit

Known for early resignations at just 6.57% (yes, sometimes the queen just wants to take a nap), Alex rallies back with a soaring 63% comeback rate that would make even the toughest of grandmasters shiver. Lose a piece? No problem—Alex boasts a flawless 100% win rate after losing material, proving that it's not about how you start, but how you finish. Endgames are Alex’s playground, with over half the games pushing deep into the labyrinth of late tactics and strategic checkmates.

Psychology & Patterns

Watch out if Alex tilts, though—the tilt factor sits at a modest 12, which means the occasional lost pawn might cause a few extra "ouch" moments. Nevertheless, Rated games show nearly 48% more wins than casual ones, indicating Alex thrives when stakes are high and the crowd is watching.

Notable Feats

  • Longest winning streak: 9 games (because miracles do happen)
  • Current winning streak: a promising 1 (the comeback trail continues!)
  • Dominates select opponents like "dutchess2023" and "izen2022" to a perfect 100% win rate
  • Fierce rivalries with "jhon34150" (90% success rate) and others keep the competition spicy

Fun Fact

Alex’s best hours for winning? Late afternoon to early evening (around 9 PM to 10 PM), squeezing in victories when most are unwinding—but make no mistake, this is when Alex’s mind is sharpest, churning out tactics and forks with the finesse of a grandmaster disguised as a casual player.

Whether it's outsmarting an opponent or occasionally throwing in the towel to save energy for the next thrilling blitz, Alex Serrate plays chess not just as a game, but as an epic saga full of unexpected twists, secret plans, and impressive comebacks. If you're brave enough to challenge Alex, prepare for a rollercoaster ride of strategy, patience, and a hint of mystery.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
benoitlechauve 1W / 0L / 0D View
dregenrawr 0W / 0L / 1D View
avi111227 0W / 1L / 0D View
dzastinc 1W / 0L / 0D View
xeth2 1W / 0L / 0D View
Most Played Opponents
jhon34150 18W / 1L / 1D View Games
bruno3456 4W / 4L / 3D View Games
sattyk68 3W / 1L / 0D View Games
agungawr 0W / 3L / 0D View Games
eeeliiiiaaas 0W / 3L / 0D View Games

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 225 235 576
2024 157 135 249
Rating by Year20242025576135YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 302W / 273L / 34D 309W / 281L / 28D 62.0
2024 54W / 66L / 7D 43W / 76L / 8D 55.1

Openings: Most Played

Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 693 330 312 51 47.6%
Owens Defense 15 8 6 1 53.3%
French Defense 14 6 8 0 42.9%
French Defense Knight Variation 13 4 8 1 30.8%
Kings Fianchetto Opening 11 5 6 0 45.5%
Kings Pawn Opening 11 6 5 0 54.5%
Kings Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation 10 3 7 0 30.0%
French Defense Normal Variation 10 7 3 0 70.0%
Four Knights Game Italian Variation 7 6 1 0 85.7%
Queens Pawn Opening 6 2 4 0 33.3%
Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 441 210 225 6 47.6%
Sicilian Defense French Variation 2 2 0 0 100.0%
Alekhines Defense Scandinavian Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Petrovs Defense 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Van t Kruijs Opening 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Pirc Defense Modern Defense Geller System 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Italian Game 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Nimzowitsch Defense Declined 1 1 0 0 100.0%
Center Game Accepted Paulsen Berger Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
French Defense Knight Variation 1 0 1 0 0.0%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 26 13 13 0 50.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 9 1
Losing 12 0
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