Alexey Slavin: The International Master with a Blitzy Streak
Alexey Slavin, known online as sassassasss, is a titled International Master recognized by FIDE. A formidable force on the chessboard, Alexey’s blitz rating skyrocketed to a peak of 2647 in May 2024—a rating that many grandmasters would envy.
Playing Style & Personality
With a penchant for the sharp and tactical, Alexey tends to weave intricate plans, evidenced by a staggering 83.85% comeback rate and a liking for the long game — average winning games last about 72 moves. This means you can expect battles of wit and stamina, with Alexey often pushing the limits both on the clock and on the board.
Early resignation is rarely in their vocabulary (0.69%), proving a fighting spirit that refuses to surrender without a good chess cause.
Favorite Openings
Alexey favors the mysterious and slightly underexplored "Top Secret" opening in blitz games, with nearly 9,000 games played and a near 50% win rate. Other specialties include the Colle System Rubinstein Opening — a secret weapon with a striking 71.43% success rate — and the French Defense Normal Variation, crushing opponents an impressive 77.78% of the time.
Psychological Quirks
Winners after a slight loss of material? Yes, that’s Alexey. With nearly a 47.23% win rate after losing a piece, resilience defines their game. Just don't push them after 1 AM, as their best time to play is curiously early in the morning — 1:00 AM to be precise — when the mind is sharp but the world is asleep.
Though they maintain a solid win rate, even International Masters get tilted — Alexey’s tilt factor sits at an average 13, meaning losing a game might sting, but it won't keep them down for long.
Recent Victories
One of recent notable wins came with a tactical storm in the Colle-System Rubinstein Opening, culminating in a breathtaking checkmate on move 31. For reference, the game featured moves like 1.d4 e6 2.Nf3 d5 ... with Alexey’s queenside pawns and bishops dancing their way to glory.
Statistics Snapshot
- Blitz record: 4541 wins / 4067 losses / 541 draws
- Bullet record: 3 wins / 4 losses (still warming up!)
- Rapid record: Perfect 1 win from 1 game (never say never!)
- White pieces success rate: 51.51%
- Black pieces success rate: 47.77%
Fun Fact
Alexey's nickname sassassasss suggests a sly and sneaky style on the board — and their record confirms it. Faces opponent after opponent with a blend of strategic sass and tactical assassination until victory is secured.
For anyone looking to beat Alexey, it's best to be prepared for a long, clever game – or maybe catch them when it's not 1 AM!