Aleksei Sarana
Grandmaster of Blitz and Master of Mayhem
Aleksei Sarana, also known in the chess universe as mishanick, is no ordinary player. Bestowed the prestigious title of Grandmaster by FIDE, Aleksei navigates the 64 squares like a seasoned wizard crafting spells.
Rating & Performance Highlights
- Blitz Peak Rating: 3201 (June 2024) – Seriously, who needs more than 3200 to win speed chess anyway?
- Rapid Peak Rating: 2977 (May 2020) – Quick on the clock and quicker to the punch.
- Bullet Peak Rating: 3130 (March 2022) – When time is a blur, Aleksei thrives.
Playing Style & Personality
Aleksei’s style is a cocktail of patience, tactical vision, and occasional magic dust. With an early resignation rate of just 2%, this Grandmaster has nerves of steel, enduring long endgames that average over 90 moves per victory. Aleksei shows remarkable resilience with a come back rate of 89% and a fondness for turning losing positions into wins—seriously, this player could teach phoenixes a thing or two.
Statistics That Tell a Story
With over 14,000 blitz wins, Aleksei is no stranger to the fast lane, boasting a blitz win rate close to 58% across more than 21,000 games featuring everything from unknown openings to fierce Najdorf battles. In rapid and bullet formats, Aleksei continues the winning ways, adding thousands of victories to their legacy.
Opening Choices: The Playbook
A master of surprise and strategic depth, Aleksei excels in openings like the Sicilian Defense Najdorf variations and the London's System, where the win rates soar above 70%. When "Top Secret" strategies are employed, opponents better watch their GPS—navigation through checkmates is imminent.
Notable Matches & Recent Battles
As of June 2025, Aleksei recently delivered a stunning checkmate against VMikhalevski, showcasing supreme technique in a King's Indian Attack pairing. Even when the clock runs down, Aleksei’s precision remains formidable, winning on time or by resignation with impressive consistency.
Fun Facts
- Longest winning streak of 26 games — basically a chess juggernaut.
- Never throws tantrums: Tilt factor comfortably at 12 (chess players with hats off!).
- Best time of day to challenge Aleksei? 3 AM — all-night strategist or just a midnight marauder?
In short, Aleksei Sarana is a chess force to be reckoned with: a Grandmaster who blends relentless endgame endurance with tactical cunning and a playful spark of creativity. Opponents beware: when Aleksei’s on the clock, hesitation is your enemy, and checkmate is just the beginning.