FIDE Master Alex Chua (username: highlama)
Known in the chess world as "highlama," Alex Chua is a FIDE Master whose journey across the 64 squares has been anything but ordinary. With a tactical mind sharper than a freshly honed bishop, Alex has amassed an impressive and somewhat humorous track record as a blitz and bullet connoisseur.
Rating &style Stats
- Blitz Peak Rating: 2560 (2025)
- Bullet Peak Rating: 2330 (2025)
- Daily Peak Rating: 1710 (2024)
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2000 (2015-2016)
Alex thrives in the fast-paced world of blitz and bullet chess, where they have played thousands of games and boast win rates around 51% and 50% respectively. If chess were a sprint, Alex is the Usain Bolt—lightning fast with a streaky touch, evidenced by a longest winning streak of 40 games. In classic chess time controls, the stats might not impress grandmasters, but then again, Alex prefers to win with style and a dash of unpredictability.
Playing Style & Personality
With an endgame frequency of nearly 79% and an average of almost 63 moves per win, Alex is not someone who shies away from the complexities of the board. Coupled with an astonishing 100% win rate after losing a piece (seriously, don’t dare to give them a free pawn), Alex’s tactical awareness and fighting spirit are unmatched. They also have an early resignation rate under 0.3%, proving they stick it out even when the chips are down.
Beware: a tilt factor of 11 shows Alex might occasionally let the nerves get to them—no one is perfect, but hey, even chess heroes have their off days.
Rivalries & Fans
Alex has clashed with thousands of opponents, but some stand out: "tysmith2004" has seen Alex win nearly 91% of their games, while others have managed to escape with a draw or victory—though not easily. On the friendly side, Alex’s username "highlama" commands respect, and opponents should watch out for their “Top Secret” opening repertoire, a mystery even to themselves!
Fun Fact
Alex’s bullet and blitz stats add up to tens of thousands of games, which means they have spent more time making split-second decisions under time pressure than most people spending time on social media. Talk about dedication... or borderline obsession. But in the world of chess, obsession is just another word for passion.
A FIDE Master with a punchline, "highlama" continues to climb the ladder of chess greatness, one rapid blitz bullet game (and occasional tilt) at a time.