Profile: Alexey Zimin
Alexey Zimin, online known as ozimov13, is a crowned Candidate Master who has carved out a reputation as a sharp, pragmatic tactician in online play. He embraces dynamic positions, fights for initiative, and treats every game as a puzzle to be solved at speed. A naturally curious player, he blends study and instinct to navigate complex middlegames with confidence.
Preferring rapid-paced competitions, Alexey leans into the fast rhythms of online chess, where quick decisions and tenacious pressure can tilt the board in a single sharp combination. For a quick glimpse into his rating journey, see the integrated chart placeholder below:
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Playing style and time controls
Alexey’s play is characterized by relentless pressure, practical calculating, and a willingness to enter lines where he keeps the initiative. He has shown strong results across multiple formats, with a notable proficiency in rapid online play. If there were a mood meter for his games, it would read “calculated aggression” with a dash of fearless improvisation.
Peak moments in rapid and blitz show a player who thrives on speed and precision, while his daily play reveals a broad and well-prepared opening repertoire. His preferred time control appears to be Rapid, aligning with his steady and strategic approach to the game.
Opening repertoire highlights
Alexey has a busy and versatile opening practice, with strong results across a variety of lines. Highlights from his opening performance include:
- Amar Gambit — Daily: 96 games, 75W-9L-12D, Win Rate 78.12%
- Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — Daily: 93 games, 71W-11L-11D, Win Rate 76.34%
- Sicilian Defense — Daily: 83 games, 73W-5L-5D, Win Rate 87.95%
- Barnes Defense — Daily: 82 games, 77W-3L-2D, Win Rate 93.9%
- Bird Opening: Dutch Variation, Batavo Gambit — Daily: 48 games, 45W-1L-2D, Win Rate 93.75%
- London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation — Daily: 47 games, 41W-3L-3D, Win Rate 87.23%
- Sicilian Defense: Scheveningen Variation — Daily: 34 games, 25W-3L-6D, Win Rate 73.53%
Additional blitz and rapid openings also populate his repertoire, reflecting a broad and adaptable approach to fight for the initiative in the earliest moves of the game.
Notable achievements and streaks
- Titled player: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Longest Winning Streak: 97 games
- Peak rating highlights across formats:
- Daily peak: 2375 (2020-12-18)
- Blitz peak: 2427 (2020-07-07)
- Bullet peak: 2480 (2021-03-28)
- Rapid peak: 2165 (2020-03-01)
- Consistent growth across online events from 2017 onward, with a strong showing in daily and blitz formats.
Notes and reminders
Active and constantly learning, Alexey keeps a curious eye on both classical ideas and modern, fast-chess dynamics. He regularly competes online and contributes to the community with a practical, entertaining approach to the game.