Alexey Polshchikov (Orange_mode)
Alexey Polshchikov, known online as Orange_mode, is a FIDE International Master who clearly calls blitz his home turf. He has spent years turning fast time controls into a laboratory for sharp openings, long endgames, and serious winning streaks.
The Blitz Grind
Orange_mode's online rating story is one of steady climbing and explosive jumps. He started his tracked blitz run in the 1900s, kept pushing through the 2400s and 2500s, and eventually reached 2623 (2024-07-06) in the summer of 2024. His preferred time control is obviously blitz, where he has played the vast majority of his online games.
Sharp Repertoire and Favorite Openings
Orange_mode does not shy away from theory. As Black, he regularly enters the Sicilian Defense, and he is especially dangerous in the Najdorf Variation, where he scores an outstanding 75.76% win rate in blitz. With White, he likes to steer games toward the Maróczy Bind in the Accelerated Dragon, where he wins close to 73% of the time. His first move choices are flexible, mixing 1.Nf3, 1.e4, and 1.d4 to keep opponents off balance.
Rivalry With svetagor71
No opponent appears more often in Orange_mode's history than svetagor71. The two have battled 28 times, with Orange_mode holding a strong record of 18 wins, 5 losses, and 5 draws. It is the kind of rivalry that fuels improvement and makes every rematch feel personal.
Fighting Spirit and Fun Facts
Orange_mode is not just a sharp opener. He has a comeback rate near 88%, rarely gets blown off the board, and tends to win long games rather than rely on cheap tricks. His longest winning streak is 11 games, and his best time of day according to the stats is 07:00. If you meet him in the morning, bring your best coffee.
- He wins 61% of his games with White and 55.5% with Black.
- His endgame frequency sits near 79%, so he is happy to grind.
- His average winning game lasts around 73 moves.
- He delivered the first check in more than 54% of analyzed games.