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Alex Delchev GM

Username: GMAlex1971

Location: Sofia

Playing Since: 2015-09-19 (Inactive)

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Rapid: 2473
147W / 22L / 36D
Blitz: 2466
770W / 562L / 140D
Bullet: 2079
3W / 5L / 0D

Grandmaster Alex Delchev (GMAlex1971)

Alex Delchev, better known in the chess universe as GMAlex1971, is a formidable Grandmaster who has mastered the 64 squares like a wizard with a magic wand. This highly titled player is not just a competitor but a lightning-fast tactician whose blitz performance peaked at a stunning 2734 rating in May 2020—enough to make many opponents’ heads spin faster than their clocks.

Starting from humble beginnings in blitz chess with a rating just over 1300, Alex soared through the ranks with an almost flawless streak early on, boasting a breathtaking longest winning streak of 19 games. Drawing is apparently an afterthought, with an aggressive style that prizes victories over peace treaties.

When it comes to rapid chess, Alex shines even brighter: a remarkable 71.84% win rate thanks to a secret arsenal of openings (a magician never reveals his tricks!). His bullet chess might not be as decorated, but let's be honest—mastering all three time controls is quite the feat!

Known for a psychological resilience that defies the dreaded "tilt" (a tilt factor of just 8 percent), Alex thrives under pressure and is infamous for comebacks that make commentators shout in disbelief. Lose a piece? No worries! Alex fights back with a 53.78% success rate—because giving up is not in this player’s dictionary.

His tactical awareness is off the charts, often turning seemingly lost positions into victories with finesse and creativity, averaging 73 moves per win—talk about patience and endurance! A chess match with Alex is more of an epic saga than a quick skirmish.

Style & Trivia

  • Favorite time to play: According to statistics, 4:00 AM is the ideal moment for Alex to web his opponents in webs of cunning moves. Night owl or just uniquely gifted? You decide.
  • Winning favorite color: White edges out slightly with a 55.79% win rate, but don’t underestimate Alex’s black pieces prowess—53.87% win rate means he’s dangerous no matter the hue.
  • Top Opponents: Among the many battles, Alex has faced "gorkadinja" 41 times and "viktors2003" 31 times—a true rivalrous feast.

Recent Memorable Victories

In a recent classic marked by solid strategy and patience, Alex defeated HDiChess1 by resignation after a beautiful finish involving a decisive rook move. The game showcased his profound understanding of the Sicilian Defense, making it look as easy as a Sunday stroll through the park.

Another spectacular win came via checkmate against KBforChess, sealing the game with a flourish on move 41—because why not end in style?

Brief Setbacks

Even Grandmasters stumble, and Alex's most recent loss was a tough resignation against FightingWarrioir123, illustrating that in chess, humility is part of greatness.

But don’t worry, this warrior knows how to bounce back—his comeback rate is an impressive 85.61%, proving that every defeat is just a setup for the next thrilling victory.

Whether you are a fan of deep strategic play, quick tactical strikes, or endgame mastery, Alex Delchev stands as a shining example of what dedication, skill, and a pinch of humor can achieve on the battlefield of chess.

Keep an eye on GMAlex1971—he’s always one move ahead!


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
gorkadinja 14W / 26L / 1D
viktors2003 24W / 3L / 4D
justgetbetterl 12W / 5L / 8D
Tsvetan Stoyanov 14W / 6L / 4D
Christian Stevens 9W / 6L / 3D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 2473
2024 2495
2023 2466 2439
2022 2079 2526 2430
2021 2468 2439
2020 1929 2530 2528
2019 1931 2597 2202
2018 2455 2136
2017 1821 2191 2136
2016 2255
2015 2061
Rating by Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024202525971821YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 5W / 0L / 1D 5W / 1L / 1D 68.1
2024 26W / 0L / 6D 29W / 1L / 3D 80.0
2023 23W / 3L / 8D 25W / 6L / 6D 77.0
2022 15W / 7L / 4D 14W / 7L / 5D 80.1
2021 6W / 4L / 0D 4W / 5L / 1D 80.5
2020 122W / 99L / 17D 114W / 107L / 27D 79.3
2019 126W / 114L / 31D 148W / 103L / 34D 80.9
2018 71W / 25L / 13D 59W / 27L / 13D 74.0
2017 10W / 8L / 1D 12W / 8L / 0D 69.0
2016 60W / 31L / 2D 51W / 34L / 9D 67.7
2015 8W / 0L / 0D 5W / 1L / 0D 68.3

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Pirc: 3.Nc3 e5 38 22 13 3 57.9%
Indian: 2.Bf4 26 16 7 3 61.5%
Queen's Pawn Game 21 9 7 5 42.9%
Indian Defence, Knights Variation 19 10 8 1 52.6%
QGD: 3.Nf3 Nf6 15 5 9 1 33.3%
Pirc: 3.Nc3 e5 Queenswap 14 7 5 2 50.0%
Caro-Kann: English, Exchange, 4...Nf6 5.Bb5+ 14 8 4 2 57.1%
Queen's Gambit Declined: Queen's Knight Variation 14 9 3 2 64.3%
Scandinavian: Schiller, 4.d4 Nf6 14 6 7 1 42.9%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 13 6 7 0 46.1%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 19 4
Losing 8 0