Player Snapshot
Aleksandr Devaev, known online as JoliyRoger, is a FIDE Master who thrives in fast time controls. His preferred time control is bullet, and he is just as dangerous in blitz. Over the last several years he has pushed his blitz rating to 2705 (2026-05-28) and his bullet rating to 2517 (2020-12-19).
shows a long, grinding climb from the low 2400s to repeated visits beyond 2600.Opening Repertoire
Devaev is deeply loyal to his opening lines. With the black pieces he leans on the solid Caro-Kann Defense, and he often answers 1.d4 with setups built around the Nimzo-Indian Defense. As White, his first move tends to be 1.d4 or 1.Nf3, and he frequently uses the King's Indian Defense: Larsen Variation to outplay slower opponents.
gives a quick look at where his repertoire pays off.Rivalries and Fighting Spirit
Some of Devaev's most frequent online opponents include Viktor Skliarov, Vjacheslav Weetik, and Alexandros Papasimakopoulos. These rivalries have produced long, tense battles, and Devaev has shown an ability to bounce back after losses. His win rate after losing a piece is surprisingly strong, and he has put together a 12 game winning streak.
Style and Tendencies
Devaev plays quickly and fights to the end. His games are often decided in the endgame, and he averages over 80 moves per decisive game. He performs best at 09:00 and is especially dangerous against lower rated opposition. A short Caro-Kann line shows his love of the opening:
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