Jeff Alexander

Jeff Alexander (jeffbon1)

Jeff Alexander is a dedicated chess enthusiast with a passion for the game that dates back to at least 2020. Known online as jeffbon1, Jeff has battled chess opponents with undying tenacity and occasional bouts of graceful resignation — because who doesn’t lose a few before becoming a grandmaster, right?

His preferred battleground? The rapid time control, where his rating peaked at a respectable 1117 in March 2020. While not quite at Magnus Carlsen's level (yet), Jeff keeps the chess spirit alive with a spirited blend of tactical awareness and psychological resilience — boasting a comeback rate of 71.19% and managing not to rage quit too often (tilt factor: 13). His average game runs around a healthy 66 moves — a true marathoner of the 64 squares.

Though rapid is his domain, Jeff has dabbled in daily, blitz, and bullet formats. His bullet escapades might not be legendary (hello, 871 peak rating and just one game played), but those who face him in daily puzzles know the kind of strategic endurance he packs.

Like all of us mere mortals armed with a mouse, Jeff's journey features ups, downs, and sideways slides: his historic record shows a near-perfect balance with 15,637 wins, 16,061 losses, and 2,510 draws in rapid games. Not for the faint-hearted, but definitely a relentless player who keeps striving.

He's no stranger to bold openings; the Scandinavian Defense is a favorite, yielding Jeff his highest win rates (up to 58.82%). Meanwhile, his Reti Opening strategies serve as a sly, sly "queen’s gambit" that confounds many opponents — until they realize it’s just Jeff pulling cheeky moves out of his sleeve.

Among his most frequent opponents, Jeff's battles against vkbhaskar18 and galaxy07 have been intense, with nearly even win-loss records — shows that chess is more duel than dominion. He manages to keep his cool, though, even if things get tough: two separate 13-game winning and losing streaks are testament to his rollercoaster ride through the chess cosmos.

Don't be fooled by the stats though. Behind the numbers lies a chess warrior who enjoys the game not just for victory, but for the thrill of cunning moves, surprising comebacks, and the quiet satisfaction of saying “checkmate” with a sly grin.

Latest Victory Highlight

[Event "Live Chess"]
[Site "Chess.com"]
[Date "2025.06.08"]
[Round "-"]
[White "jeffbon1"]
[Black "picot081"]
[Result "1-0"]
[CurrentPosition "R7/7B/8/8/1k6/2n4P/pK6/8 b - - 0 67"]
[TimeControl "1800"]
[Termination "jeffbon1 won by resignation"]

1. Nf3 1... f6 2. e3 d6 3. Be2 Bg4 4. h3 Bxf3 5. Bxf3 h5 6. O-O c6 7. Bxh5+ g6 8. Bxg6+ Kd7 9. Bf5+ e6 10. Bd3 e5 11. Bf5+ Kc7 12. d4 Qe8 13. dxe5 Qxe5 14. Bd3 Nd7 15. f4 Qe8 16. Nc3 Nc5 17. Be2 Rh7 18. Nb1 Qe4 19. Nc3 Qe6 20. Bf3 Rd8 21. Nb1 d5 22. b4 Ne4 23. b5 cxb5 24. Qe1 b6 25. a4 a6 26. axb5 a5 27. Nc3 Bb4 28. Rb1 Bxc3 29. Bd2 Bxd2 30. Qd1 f5 31. g4 fxg4 32. Bxg4 Qe7 33. c4 dxc4 34. f5 Bxe3+ 35. Kh2 Rxd1 36. Rbxd1 Qb4 37. Rde1 Bf4+ 38. Kg2 Ng3 39. Rxf4 Qxe1 40. f6 Qd2+ 41. Kxg3 Qe1+ 42. Rf2 Qe4 43. f7 Qe7 44. f8=Q Qxf8 45. Rxf8 Ne7 46. Rf3 Nd5 47. Be6 Nb4 48. Bxc4 Rd7 49. Rc3 Rg7+ 50. Kf4 Rg1 51. Bg8+ Kd6 52. Rc8 a4 53. Rb8 Nd5+ 54. Kf3 Nc7 55. Rxb6+ Kc5 56. Rb8 Nxb5 57. Rc8+ Kb6 58. Rb8+ Kc5 59. Rc8+ Kb4 60. Rb8 a3 61. Kf2 Rb1 62. Bh7 Rb2+ 63. Ke3 a2 64. Ra8 Rb3+ 65. Kd2 Rb2+ 66. Kc1 Nc3 67. Kxb2 1-0
  

Jeff’s recent games showcase a mix of strategic finesse and tactical ferocity. If this live match against picot081 is anything to go by, Jeff’s got a bright — and certainly sharp — future on the 64 squares!

Quick Facts

• Highest Rapid Rating: 1117 (March 2020)
• Peak Daily Rating: 754 (May 2023)
• Favorite Opening: Scandinavian Defense – with nearly 59% win rate!
• Known For: Patience, strategic battle marathons, and sometimes resigning gracefully when it’s bad.
• Top Opponents: Battles with vkbhaskar18 and galaxy07 keep things exciting.
• Playing Style: Prefers deep endgame with an average of 60 moves per win — a true chess marathoner.
• Psychological Traits: High comeback rate, but watch for his “tilt factor” during harrowing losses!

In short, Jeff Alexander is that chess player who might not always win, but always plays with heart — and that, as any grandmaster will tell you, is the real king’s move.