Alain Prieto Aranguren - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Meet Alain Prieto Aranguren, a chess virtuoso who proudly carries the prestigious title of FIDE Master. Known for a sharp tactical eye and a penchant for long endgames, Alain is not your average chess player. With an early resignation rate of just 1.21%, they prefer battling it out on the 64 squares, often dragging opponents into endgames that last nearly 73 moves on average when victorious—because why finish quickly when you can savor every pawn push?
Alain’s blitz rating has impressively danced around the 2300 mark for several years, peaking at a smashing 2455 in 2024—still holding the record for probably being the fastest thinker at a caffeine-fueled chessboard. In rapid and bullet formats, Alain doesn’t just compete; they dominate, boasting win rates nudging 80% in rapid games and nearly 57% in bullet—because sometimes speed truly speaks louder than strategy.
When puzzling over opponents, Alain’s win rate showcases a mix of calculated ferocity and a hint of unpredictability—they come back from losing pieces with an astounding 100% win rate. It appears losing a piece only fuels their inner fire and inspires a spectacular comeback. Opponents beware: giving up a piece too casually might just be the start of your downfall.
Playing preferences? Alain doesn’t discriminate by color, winning almost 48% of games with white and 46% with black. Their penchant for experimentation remains Top Secret, both in openings and strategy – keeping fans and foes guessing alike.
For extra flavor, Alain’s psychological resilience scores a modest tilt factor of 13—which, in chess terms, might just mean a few mildly dramatic keyboard taps during losses. But hey, that’s the human side of a mastermind.
Off the clock, Alain battles an impressive roster of opponents, with a longest winning streak of 14 games and counting, and they’re currently riding a hot 3-game streak. Clearly, this is a player who knows how to keep the momentum going.
Alain Prieto Aranguren is proof that chess is as much about nerves and patience as it is about tactics—an endlessly fascinating combination that ensures every game is worthy of a standing ovation.