Mikko Alava, FIDE Master
Meet Mikko Alava, better known in the chess universe by the moniker DrMikko. A proud bearer of the prestigious FIDE Master title, Mikko has proved that the game of kings is indeed a playground for mental gladiators. His journey through the battlefield of 64 squares is marked by resilience, strategy, and the occasional pinch of cheeky flair.
Rating Evolution & Profile
Starting from a modest bullet rating around 1390 in 2012, Mikko’s bullet prowess soared to a peak above 2300 at one point—a testament to his blazing speed and acute tactical vision. His rapid and blitz skills are nothing short of impressive, with rapid max ratings exceeding 2200 and a steady climb in blitz ratings. Mikko’s playing style embodies patience with a strong endgame frequency (around 79.3%) — clearly a player who likes to drag battles into the trenches and outwit opponents when it truly matters.
Playing Style & Psychological Resilience
The embodiment of grit, Mikko sports a comeback rate nearing 85% and a spectacular 100% win rate after losing a piece. When life gives him pawns, he turns them into queens — or better yet, victories. Mikko’s games might last longer, averaging over 63 moves for wins and nearly 74 moves for losses, showing a player who refuses to go down without a fight. Tilt factor? Barely a blip at 15, proving this FM has nerves of steel even in bullet chaos.
War Stories & Opponents
With tens of thousands of games under his belt, Mikko’s experience is staggering. He’s tangled with frequent rival ioftenwin more than 200 times, and while some foes like coachgurbaksh_fgcs have given him a run for his money (win rate 0%), others like delpiero107 and mon-nom-est-personne have been utterly dominated with a perfect 100% win record — so much for mercy on the virtual battlefield.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak: 18 games. That's a lot of checkmates under one belt!
- Current winning streak: 0 — even champions have their off days.
- Favorite opening? Top Secret — because every warrior loves a little mystery.
- Fascinated by bullet chess, Mikko boasts over 55,000 wins in this ultra-fast format alone!
In Conclusion
Whether battling in bullet, rapid, or blitz, Mikko Alava's chess persona is a delicate blend of tenacity, tactical prowess, and a flair for the dramatic. His journey inspires players to embrace every loss as a lesson and every win as a sweet, sweet victory — even if it’s against a suspiciously clueless opponent or an internet chess engine disguised as a humble human. Here's to many more moves beyond the board and into chess folklore!
