Алексей

Алексей (sharapovAV) — The Rapid Maestro with a Checkmate Flair

Алексей is a dynamic chess player known for his adventures in the rapid time control jungle. With a peak rapid rating of 783 achieved in February 2025, Алексей has shown he can swing from dazzling victories to tough battles, embodying the rollercoaster spirit of the game.

Diving fearlessly into over 700 rapid games, Алексей maintains a fighting-win ratio that keeps opponents on their toes: 312 wins, 306 losses, and 65 draws—because sometimes you just have to entertain the crowd even in stalemates!

Opening Repertoire: A Taste for the Classics with a Scandinavian Twist

• King's Pawn Opening: The bread and butter with a win rate near 45%, an arena where Алексей dares to dance with the devil!
• Scandinavian Defense: Practiced mastery shines here, boasting a solid 52.63% win rate. Bonus points for the Mieses Kotrc Variation, where Алексей reigns just shy of 58% victories.
• French Defense & Alekhine's Defense: Reliable secondary weapons, keeping things spicy and unpredictable.

Playing Style: Patient but Explosive

With an average of 54 moves per victory, Алексей enjoys deep strategic battles and doesn't shy away from long endings his endgame frequency nears 60%. He’s not one to quit early—only resigning under duress about 6% of the time—preferring to fight tooth and nail until checkmate or timeout.

Psychological Profile

Play him at 9 PM, and you’ll see his best form—that's when Алексей’s striking tactical awareness shines with a comeback rate north of 50%. Beware his tilt factor of 8: he takes losses seriously, but his resilience is what defines him.

Memorable Moments

One can't forget Алексей's recent blitzkrieg victory against SAMPA77, where he executed a textbook checkmate in just 9 moves, proving that sometimes swift kingside queen maneuvers are all it takes to seal the deal.

Notable Opponents and Records

Алексей has a fierce rivalry with kurochka_ryaba_555, holding an impeccable 14-0 record—clearly, he has their number. Versus many players with mixed results, Алексей frequently flips the script with unpredictable tactics and careful endgames.

Fun Fact

If chess had a theme song, Алексей would be the rock ballad—sometimes slow and methodical, sometimes a full-on guitar solo of attacks and surprises!