Alexander Herbrig FM

Alexander Herbrig - The FadingMustard of the Chessboard

Meet Alexander Herbrig, a FIDE Master whose chess career is as spicy and unpredictable as their username, FadingMustard. With a peak blitz rating soaring to an impressive 2717 in May 2025 and a bullet high of 2619 in October 2024, Alexander dances across the 64 squares with a flair that leaves opponents either dazzled or mustard-stained.

Playing Style & Stats

Alexander’s games average about 84 moves when winning, proving patience is a virtue—especially at bullet and blitz speeds where every second counts. Their endgame frequency is a whopping 86.75%, showing that they don’t just sprint to victory, they marathon finish with finesse.

Known for an impressive 89% comeback rate, they turn seemingly lost positions into glorious triumphs, embodying the spirit of never giving up—even when the clock is ticking (and sometimes running out).

Opening Repertoire

The opening mystery surrounding Alexander is quite literal: a massive number of games are played under a Top Secret opening, leaving rivals guessing and probably Googling. For the curious few, the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation shines as a sweet weapon boasting a win rate near 67%. For variety buffs, the Queen's Gambit Declined Albin Countergambit yields a cool 75% win rate, proving Alexander’s willingness to play devilishly aggressive openings.

On the Board

Whether it’s blitz afternoon or bullet midnight, Alexander holds steady with notable wins by time pressure and resignation victories, demonstrating that opponents often fold before the final checkmate arrives. Their longest winning streak of 16 games shows their capacity to go on fiery hot streaks, though a humble tilt factor of 8 reveals a human side amid the machine-like precision.

Notable Encounters & Opponents

Alexander’s chess network reads like a who’s who of online opponents, ranging from 'hamelekh' to 'stellarchess', with mixed success and some clear fans, as demonstrated by a 100% win rate against several formidable foes. Yet no player is safe; FadingMustard’s lurking tactical awareness and psychological resilience keep everyone guessing.

Recent Games

In one recent exciting encounter, playing Black against “ibutterurbread,” Alexander showed outstanding defensive skills and patience to win on time after a dramatic battle involving the French Defense Classical Burn Variation. Another recent gem featured a win using the Accelerated London System, culminating in a graceful resignation from the opponent.

In Summary

Alexander Herbrig is a chess player who embodies strategic depth, tactical cunning, and a dash of mystery. Whether they’re blitzing through the night or battling in bullet, the FadingMustard nickname seems fitting — just when you think they've faded away, they come back burning hotter than ever.