Alexey Radchenko FM

Alexey Radchenko (aka Dr_Rad87)

FIDE Master & Bullet Chess Maestro

Alexey Radchenko, known in the chess circles and online battlefield as Dr_Rad87, is not your typical chess player. With the prestigious title of FIDE Master under their belt, Alexey is a force to be reckoned with, especially in the fast-and-furious world of Bullet chess.

Rating Rollercoaster & Peak Performance

Starting from a humble 1719 in Bullet games early 2024, Alexey skyrocketed to an astonishing peak rating of 2704 by May 2025. Blitz play shines too, with a peak rating touching 2601 in late 2024. Rapid chess might be slower, but Alexey’s perfect 1.0 win rate over limited games shows their versatility.

Playing Style & Chess Personality

Known for a psychological tilt factor of only 7 (which is basically zen for chess players) and a potent comeback rate of 86.44% after losing a piece, Alexey embodies resilience and tactical wizardry. Preferring endgame battles (occurring in more than 84% of wins!), they tend to drag opponents into deep, long games — averaging nearly 81 moves to victory.

White or Black, it doesn’t matter much; Alexey wins about 60.8% of games as White and 58.8% as Black. Their absolute prime time to stun opponents? Exactly at 5 PM — when their win rate hits a perfect 100%.

Opening Repertoire: Defensive Artistry & Tactical Surprises

When it comes to openings, Alexey has favorites that keep opponents guessing: the King’s Indian Attack boasts an outstanding 83% win rate in Bullet games, alongside solid performances with Caro Kann variations and the London System. The opponent’s queen might blink in confusion, but Alexey’s knight, bishops, and pawns dance to a ruthless tactical tune.

Record & Rivalries: Nobody Makes It Easy

With over 139 bullet wins and a winning record against many regular opponents, Alexey knows how to put the pressure on. Funmaxi, Barboval, Hipolitossos? 100% wins. Minosuke2k9 is the pesky exception with no wins yet against Alexey—don’t worry, it’s just motivation fuel!

Memorable Battles

In a recent thrilling Bullet encounter against FunMaxi, Alexey, wielding the White pieces, skillfully navigated a complex middle game in the Indian Game to clinch a victory on time after a tense 38-move duel. This game summary reveals their calm under pressure and razor-sharp endgame technique.

Fun Fact

Despite being a tactical genius, Alexey’s downtime mood is a simple one: “Chess is 99% tactics, and 1% waiting for my opponent’s blunder… which often takes longer than you'd think!”

In Conclusion

Alexey Radchenko is a rapid-fire chess gladiator who transforms every game into an epic saga. Whether playing Bullet at breakneck speed or carefully crafting an endgame, this FIDE Master is a true chess raconteur whose future games promise drama, strategy, and perhaps the odd unexpected checkmate.