Aleksei Kireev IM

Aleksei Kireev – The International Master Maestro

Meet Aleksei Kireev, often known online as MaestroASK, a chess player who carries the esteemed title of International Master awarded by FIDE. Aleksei’s blitz career reads like a rollercoaster—starting strong in 2016 with a maximum rating north of 2500 and blazing through thousands of games with a wicked combination of precision and flair.

With close to 150 wins in blitz battles alone and an uncanny comeback rate of 70.9%, Aleksei doesn’t just play chess—they wage exciting wars of wits. Their tactical prowess shines especially when down a piece, boasting an astonishing 76% win rate even in tough spots. Talk about turning lemons into checkmates!

When it comes to openings, Aleksei keeps it “Top Secret” — literally. Their most played opening repertoire yielded a win rate just shy of 49% across 265 blitz games, and a perfect 100% in rapid over a small but confident sample size. Apparently, the darker the mystery, the sweeter the victory.

Aleksei’s style is a blend of endurance and nerve; an average game length hovering around 63 moves shows a taste for deep strategic battles rather than quick tricks. Their psychological resilience is admirable too, with a very manageable tilt factor of 7, proving that even when losing, they keep calm and castle on.

Fun fact: Aleksei’s best win rates come on Sunday and Wednesday, clocking in around 60% or better. Maybe the weekend vibe sparks some extra inspiration, or perhaps it’s just a secret ritual involving caffeine and queen sacrifices.

Opponents beware: Aleksei has a penchant for dominating certain rivals completely — a perfect 100% win rate against several players including “xhvb” and “pavel-kikavskii.” Though not every foe has fallen to their strategy (looking at you, “logicbaba”), the track record is nothing short of impressive.

Whether it’s blitz or rapid, Aleksei Kireev proves time and again that chess is not just a game, but a captivating saga of calculation, patience, and the occasional cheeky sacrifice. One can only guess what opening surprises await next!