Alan Pichot GM

Alan Pichot - The Grandmaster of Blitz and Bullet

Alan Pichot, also affectionately known by the username platy3, is a chess powerhouse who has earned the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE. Born to shake up the chessboards, Alan has spent years mastering the art of rapid decision-making and tactical wizardry, best demonstrated in the blazing arenas of bullet and blitz chess.

Career Highlights

• Peak Bullet rating soaring at an astonishing 3186 (January 2021) - yes, that’s practically superhero territory in the chess world.
• Blitz rating cresting at 3073 as recently as January 2025, showing no sign of slowing down.
• Rapid rating peak of 2694 in August 2023 - a solid reminder Alan can also keep his cool when it's a bit less speedy.

Playing Style & Stats

Known for a blend of swift and tactical play, Alan’s games are a rollercoaster of high-speed calculation. Averaging nearly 89 moves to victory in intense battles, this grandmaster doesn’t shy away from deep endgame fights—he revels in them, with his endgame frequency clocking in at a whopping 87.78%.

Despite the rapid pace, Alan rarely throws in the towel prematurely (early resignation rate: a humble 0.86%). This resilience is evident in his remarkable 88.28% comeback rate after losing material and a reasonably steady 53.09% win rate even when down a piece. Call him the phoenix of chess — always rising from the ashes!

Notable Openings

Alan is a connoisseur of the Top Secret opening choice in bullet and blitz, boasting win rates above 54% in bullet and 56% in blitz. In rapid play, he spices it up with the Giuoco Piano and its daring Evans Accepted Anderssen Variation, showing a flair for classic yet aggressive lines.

Recent Battles

Alan’s most recent victory was a dazzling checkmate in a Giuoco Piano Evans Accepted Anderssen Variation, where he demonstrated his trademark strategic pressure and sharp tactics. The final move? A clean Re4#—because why end a game with anything less than a flourish?

Losses? Even a Grandmaster faces setbacks. His latest defeat came in a tough timed battle where the clock ultimately betrayed him, reminding us that even chess gods have their nemesis: the relentless ticking clock.

Personality & Fun Facts

Alan brings the perfect mix of cunning, speed, and persistence to the game, combined with a pinch of humor. When not plotting checkmates, he's probably wondering if pawns have feelings, or just how to turn one into a queen faster than you can say "blitz."

His best time of day to strike fear into opponents? 8:00 AM - clearly, this player is an early bird who catches the rook!

In Summary

Alan Pichot’s chess résumé reads like a thrilling novel of relentless pursuit for perfection, lightning-fast reflexes, and dogged determination. Whether he’s winning by the clock, checkmate, or resignation, one thing is clear: facing off against platy3 means stepping into the arena with one of the fastest, most skilled brains in the chess universe.