Profile
Aleksandr Ivanov is a titled chess player who earned the FIDE title of Candidate Master. A fixture of online Bullet chess, he combines speed, sharp calculation, and practical endgames to overwhelm faster rivals while keeping a sense of humor about his occasional blunders. His mobile-friendly, global presence lets him compete in fast-paced events from anywhere in the world.
What sets him apart is a relentless focus on fast games, with Bullet as his preferred pace.
Career Highlights
- Candidate Master title (FIDE).
- Longest winning streak: 13 consecutive wins.
- Peak blitz rating reached 2285 in April 2024.
- Active in online bullet circles with a strong track record in rapid-fire openings.
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Playing Style & Openings
Aleksandr favors fast, tactical play in bullet and blitz, thriving on sharp lines and quick, practical decisions. He is especially comfortable navigating open positions and endgames that reward accurate calculation under pressure.
- Preferred time control: Bullet.
- Openings you’ll often see in his games include the Scandinavian Defense, French Defense, Caro-Kann, and versatile systems in the Amar Gambit and related aggressive lines.
Openings Performance Snapshot
In Bullet, he has demonstrated a robust repertoire with notable results in several popular lines:
- Scandinavian Defense — 139 games, 83W-53L-3D (59.71% win rate).
- Amazon Attack — 48 games, 30W-16L-2D (62.5%).
- Caro-Kann Defense — 48 games, 26W-19L-3D (54.17%).
- French Defense — 45 games, 26W-19L-0D (57.78%).
- Amar Gambit and other aggressive lines also appear in his Bullet repertoire.
Current Activity
He continues to compete online, balancing fast-paced battles with study and occasional coaching. Expect him to joke about blunders, celebrate long endgames, and push for sharp wins in every Bullet encounter.