Profile
Alex Villa Tornero, better known online as Rakitic2010, is an International Master whose online presence is anything but timid. His preferred time control is rapid, but his record shows a player who refuses to be boxed into a single format. Alex pairs a serious FIDE title with a playful, high volume approach to online chess, creating a profile that is equal parts competitor and entertainer.
Online Journey
Alex first appeared on the online scene in late 2018 and spent his early years exploring every time control. The real explosion came in 2023, when his ratings surged and his game counts ballooned. By 2026 he reached a bullet peak of 3203 (2026-05-18) and a blitz peak of 3000 (2026-05-30), both stunning numbers by any standard. His rapid play remains his stated preference, and he has posted a strong 55 percent strength adjusted win rate in that format.
Opening Repertoire
If you sit down against Alex, expect the unexpected. He has played the Amar Gambit more than 5,200 times in bullet, winning over half of those games, and he regularly reaches for offbeat lines like the Colle Rhamphorhynchus Variation and the Hungarian Opening Wiedenhagen-Beta Gambit. As black he is comfortable in the Alekhine Defense and the Scandinavian Defense, while with white he often builds a King's Indian Attack or a Nimzo-Larsen Attack. His repertoire blends unorthodox fun with practical aggression.
Playing Style
Alex's games are marathons, not sprints. His decisive games average roughly 78 moves, and about 77.5 percent of his games reach an endgame. He rarely resigns early, with an early resignation rate of just 2.62 percent, and his comeback rate of 83.64 percent shows a stubborn refusal to give up. Even after losing a piece he still wins 46.62 percent of the time. His data suggests he plays best in the early hours, with 2:00 AM marked as his best time to play, though his tilt factor of 46 hints that marathon sessions can take a toll.
Rivalries
No online career is complete without rivals, and Alex has plenty. His most frequent opponent is saad_chess-66, against whom he has played 579 games and holds a strong winning record. He has also clashed 496 times with Hugo Uber Gracia and 421 times with Jesse Zafirakos, with the latter proving a particularly tricky matchup. These rivalries have produced thousands of hard fought games and helped shape Alex into the relentless competitor he is today.
Records and Streaks
Alex's competitive fire shows up in his streaks and volume. He once won 44 games in a row, an incredible run for any time control, though his longest losing streak of 46 also shows he plays through the tough moments. His overall record includes:
- More than 10,900 bullet wins
- Over 1,600 blitz wins
- A white win rate of 51.15 percent
- A black win rate of 48.39 percent
That consistency, combined with his enormous game volume, makes Alex Villa Tornero a true force on the server.