Alexey Palekha IM

Alexey Palekha: The Tactical Maestro Known as rainspistols

Title: International Master (IM) accredited by FIDE

Alexey Palekha, a chess aficionado who goes by the handle rainspistols, is proof that the art of war on 64 squares can be both intense and hilarious. An International Master, Alexey has battled countless foes, earning a reputation as a resilient tactician with an uncanny ability to stage comebacks—boasting a staggering 85.85% comeback rate after going down material. They say when you’re down a piece, you might as well resign—but not if Alexey is on the board!

A Journey of Ratings and Ripostes

Starting with a modest Daily rating near 1800 in early 2018, Alexey’s hard work propelled their peak Daily rating to an impressive 2294 later that same year. But don’t be fooled by slow and steady—when it comes to Blitz, their fingers move faster than the eye can track, reaching a rocket-high peak of 2507 in October 2019. Bullet chess? A blazing 2372 peak rating ensures that even the quickest decisions are razor-sharp.

Style of a Grandmaster with a Dash of Personality

Alexey’s games tend to be lengthy affairs—on average, wins come after nearly 71 moves, a testament to strategic depth. The endgame is clearly their favorite stage, occurring in over 72% of their games. White pieces have granted them slightly more joy with a 59.39% win rate, but Black is not to be underestimated, either, pulling off wins over half the time. That’s right: whether wielding white or black, Alexey is a force on the board.

Strengths, Streaks, and Those Pesky Opponents

With a longest winning streak of 12 games and a current winning streak of 6, it’s clear that Alexey is in no mood to mess around. Psychological tilt is kept admirably low at just 6 on their personal scale, although the best time to catch them playing might just be 4 AM—cue the coffee cups and inspirational chess movies.

Among opponents, Alexey has demolished quite a few with 100% success rates against names like m_andry and ricardoklepke. However, even the best have their kryptonite; players like dick-bouma and choppz18 have managed to thwart Alexey's plans completely. It's all part of the game!

Notable Recent Battles

One of Alexey’s freshest triumphs came as rainspistols in a Daily game featuring the legendary Queen's Gambit Declined Albin Countergambit opening—a daring choice that ended with Black conceding resignation. The attack was swift, precise, and merciless. The victory showcased their sharp tactical awareness, especially in seizing the enemy queen’s spot early in the game. For those who want to dive into the drama: watch the game here.

A Bit of Fun

Despite the serious ratings and formidable record, Alexey doesn’t shy from a chuckle. With a handle like rainspistols, it’s as if every move is a lightning burst, surprising opponents who expect rain but get full-on musket fire instead.

Summary

In brief, Alexey Palekha is the kind of player who turns chess into an artform of resilience, creativity, and a little bit of mayhem. Whether grinding out a marathon Daily game or blitzing opponents in under a minute, Alexey brings both skill and spirit to the board — a true International Master in every sense of the phrase.