Albert McField

Albert McField: The Chess Adventurer

Known in the chess circles as mcfield_a, Albert McField is a rapid and blitz player whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a thrilling rollercoaster ride. While his peak rapid rating hit an impressive 335 in April 2025, his most recent ratings suggest he's currently navigating the wilderness between underdog and grandmaster-in-the-making.

Playing Style & Personality

Albert's games are a fascinating display of both determination and a flair for dramatic gameplay. With an early resignation rate of about 25%, he’s not one to waste time on lost causes — possibly a pragmatic chess philosopher or someone who knows when to cut their losses (and maybe grab a coffee).

His average winning games stretch to around 43 moves, indicating he loves grinding out those endgame battles, although his move count slipping down to 34 moves in losses shows sometimes the adventure ends a bit prematurely.

Opening Magazine

Albert is partial to the classic King’s Pawn Opening and its variations, having played it over 150 times in rapid games. While his win rate here sits around 40%, he shows promising prowess in more offbeat lines like the Van t Kruijs Opening and the Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense, with a respectable near 64% success rate in the latter — proving that sometimes the unconventional route leads to victory.

He also favors the French Defense with a glorious win rate of over 85%—clearly his dark horse weapon. Conversely, the notorious Alekhine's Defense seems to be his Achilles' heel, with a modest 22% win rate. Every hero has their kryptonite.

Battle Record & Tactical Edge

With around 187 wins to 212 losses in rapid games, Albert has faced both glory and defeat head-on. His tactical tenacity shines through a remarkable 55% comeback rate — this is a player who refuses to give up and has a knack for snatching victories from the jaws of defeat.

Although sometimes prone to one-sided losses (~36%), his psychological resilience (tilt factor only 7/100) and a sharp mind preferring early morning sessions (best play around 6 AM!) help him bounce back with renewed vigor each day.

Memorable Recent Games

Albert’s most recent victories reveal a player comfortable maneuvering complex positions leading opponents astoundingly to resignation or abandonment of the struggle. A particularly catchy win using the Van t Kruijs Opening showcased his skill in turning the tables early and leaving his opponents scratching their heads.

Even his losses tell stories — often against stronger opponents or by the unforgiving checkmate stroke. But every game is a step on the path of improvement, and Albert embraces these lessons with humility and humor.

In Summary

Albert McField is no mere player; he’s a chess adventurer navigating the battlefield of pawns and knights with both guts and guile. With a quirky mix of early resignations and late-stage showdowns, he reminds us all that chess is not just about triumph, but about the greater story of persistence, strategy, and occasionally spectacular blunders that bring the game to life.

Keep an eye on mcfield_a. His journey is far from over, and with such a cavalier spirit, one never knows when lightning might strike on the chessboard again.