Alex H

Meet Alex H. (aka FlexART140)

Alex H., a resilient and ever-hopeful chess warrior, navigates the 64 squares with a blend of cautious strategy and occasional daring moves. Having battled through more losses than wins in the Daily format (30 wins vs. 140 losses), Alex’s true strength shines in persistence—never giving up and boasting an impressive 82% comeback rate after setbacks.

Chess Journey & Stats

• Highest Daily Rating: 1,308 (early 2019)
• Blitz Peak: 1,319
• Bullet Mood: A modest max rating of 553, perfect for quick but merciless battles.
• Longest Winning Streak: A respectable 4 games, proving that every champion’s journey starts with small victories.

Playing Style & Preferences

With a calm and somewhat stubborn style, Alex tends to hang around until the endgame nearly half the time (47.66%). Patience is key: victories come after long contests averaging 81 moves, while losses tend to end faster at about 50 moves. White or Black, the win rates hover around 14-18%—which just means there’s always room for excitement and surprises!

Known for rarely resigning early (less than 4% early resignations), Alex fights to the bitter end. Tactical awareness is Alex’s hidden weapon, with a 100% win rate after losing a piece and a knack for clutch comebacks.

Opening Adventures

Alex’s opening repertoire features a fondness for classical lines:

• Kings Pawn Opening and its Kings Knight Variation – a natural playground for creativity.
• Ruy Lopez and its Berlin Defense variation where Alex holds a decent 25% win rate.
• The Scotch Game, delivering the best win rate of 33% among frequently played openings.

Bullet and Blitz games display a taste for the Van 't Kruijs Opening – an obscure but intriguing choice, seeding occasional victories in a tough format.

Memorable Battles

Among the many clashes, Alex’s recent triumph over “serviere666” stands out, winning by resignation after a complex Center Game duel—proof that perseverance and sharp tactics pay off.
On the flip side, losses like the swift checkmate against “Serviere666” serve as humbling reminders that even the best have off days.

Personality Snapshot

With a tilt factor nearing 96, Alex wears the hat of a passionate player who feels every chess drama deeply—definitely someone who might mutter “just one more game” into the late night hours. Indeed, some of the best moments happen during the midnight hour, where win rates subtly spike.

In the grand tournament of life and chess, Alex H. may not always checkmate with flair, but battles with heart, humor, and a stubborn will to improve. Onwards, to the next game!