mcalyerson

Profile Summary: mcalyerson

Meet mcalyerson, a daring chess adventurer in the chaotic realm of online blitz, bullet, and rapid chess battles. Known for a love-hate relationship with the king’s pawn opening, mcalyerson has danced on the razor's edge of victory and defeat, proving that chess is as much about passion (and occasional mayhem) as it is about precision.

Peak Ratings & Playstyle

• Rapid: A mighty peak of 583 in early 2025 — rapid games are where mcalyerson’s chess spirit roars the loudest.
• Blitz: Best blitz rating hit 352 in May 2025, a testament to quick thinking under pressure.
• Bullet: Bullet play peaked at 452 in May 2025, followed by a swift (and humbling) drop — proving even speedsters can hit the brakes hard.

Playing with an average decisive game length of about 44 moves, mcalyerson enjoys grinding through the middle and endgame, showing a noticeable fondness for the skirmishes after the dust settles on the opening. A respected endgame presence (37.7% frequency) with a knack for clinching wins via checkmate is a signature move—89 wins by finish, watch out opponents!

Signature Openings & Tactical Flair

Known openings include the King's Pawn Opening and variants like the Kings Knight Variation, as well as bold excursions into gambits such as the Englund Gambit and the King's Gambit Declined Keene Defense, boasting a 100% win rate in that dramatic niche (1 game, but hey, 100% is 100%).

Tactical Awareness: With a comeback rate around 57%, resilience flows through mcalyerson’s veins like coffee through every blitz session. Though sometimes falling victim to the merciless one-sided losses (33%), this player’s spirit to fight back is enviable.

Notable Stats & Quirks

• Has a somewhat controversial early resignation rate of about 22% — some say it’s strategy, others say it's the graceful art of avoiding checkmate poetry.
• Best time to play? 11 PM sharp — when the stars align, and blunders become creative masterpieces.
• Enjoys more victories playing with White (44.5% win rate) but keeps Black players on their toes with a solid 43.5% win rate as well.
• Preferred time control: Blitz, where rapid-fire moves and quick wits decide the day.

On the Battlefront

Opponents beware! While some like cuetero87 have felt the sting of defeat (100% win rate against them), others like robozak are yet to be conquered by mcalyerson’s flair. With a current losing streak of 1 and a longest winning streak at 8, every game is a new story.

Showcase of a Recent Triumph

In a recent adventure, mcalyerson brilliantly navigated the King's Gambit Declined Keene Defense to win on time against cuetero87, demonstrating patience even when the clock was his fiercest opponent.

A chess player with a heart that blinks "blunder" but keeps fighting for that next checkmate glory.