Alessio Valsecchi: The Grandmaster Behind Dragonflow
Alessio Valsecchi, known online as Dragonflow, is a FIDE Grandmaster who has made Blitz his personal kingdom. His online play is fast, fearless, and incredibly active, with more than 1,700 Blitz wins to his name. He is the kind of player who turns the clock into a weapon and never seems to run out of energy.
His Blitz peak of 2847 (2023-12-25) is a serious statement, and the
shows just how consistently he pushed toward the top of the online rating pyramid.Caro-Kann and Sicilian Specialties
With the white pieces, Dragonflow is a devoted 1.e4 player. He has deep experience against the Caro-Kann Defense, one of the most stubborn openings in chess, and he scores well there in Blitz. His willingness to enter long theoretical battles makes him a dangerous opponent in any time scramble.
With black, the Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation is a frequent companion. He has played it dozens of times and collected plenty of wins along the way. He also enjoys sharp and unusual setups, including the Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack, where his winning percentage climbs even higher.
Rivalries That Shaped His Style
No one has faced Dragonflow more often than Tea Gueci. Their rivalry spans 145 games, and Alessio holds the edge with 60 wins, 30 losses and 55 draws. When two strong Blitz players meet that often, every gambit, every defense, and every flag fall gets a second chapter.
Another frequent opponent was rossogialloblu, who played him 113 times. That series was far more one-sided, with Dragonflow collecting 66 wins against just 14 losses. These recurring battles helped build the resilient, attacking style that defines his online play.
Key Stats and Habits
- He once won 14 games in a row, and even a losing streak of 9 games did not keep him down for long.
- His comeback rate sits above 90 percent, and he wins more than half of his games even after losing a piece.
- His best time of day according to the data is 1 a.m., which is peak Grandmaster energy.
- His complete Blitz record is a mountain of experience: 1,763 wins, 1,217 losses, and 459 draws.