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ShimanovAlex GM

Location: St.Louis

Playing Since: 2015-09-27 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟

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Rapid: 2527
3W / 3L / 2D
Blitz: 2958
3957W / 2786L / 786D
Bullet: 3000
95W / 47L / 8D

Grandmaster ShimanovAlex: The Blitz Maestro with a Tactical Twist

ShimanovAlex, proudly holding the esteemed Grandmaster title from FIDE, is a force to be reckoned with on the chessboard. Known far and wide in the blitz arena, Alex has a flair for high-speed, high-stakes chess that few can match. With a peak blitz rating surpassing 3000, and bullet pushing beyond 3066, this player doesn’t just play quickly—they play sharply.

Over thousands of games, Alex’s style distills into a fascinating blend of aggressive tactics and psychological resilience. The perfect comeback artist, boasting an astounding 88.65% comeback rate after losing a piece, Alex keeps opponents guessing until the very last move. Whether it's the middle game fireworks or the grinding endgame, their 85% endgame frequency highlights a love for the long strategic battles.

While many crumble under pressure, Alex’s tilt factor is a modest 9, showing a cool head amidst chaos. The prime time to catch Alex lighting up the board? 5 PM sharp—when the mind is sharpest and the moves hottest.

Opponent beware: Alex’s win rates are legendary, particularly in blitz, where over 4000 wins out of nearly 8000 games translate to a win rate north of 52%. Their top secret opening tactics remain elusive, but if you hope to outmaneuver this GM, good luck—Alex’s record against the field has more zeros than a binary code!

A Recent Triumph

In a recent queen’s gambit declined encounter against DuleMudule, Alex demonstrated impeccable technique and patience, securing a win by resignation after a tense positional battle that showcased deft rook maneuvers and nifty pawn advances. A true masterclass in converting advantage.

Whether streaming online or competing in classic tournaments, ShimanovAlex embodies the spirit of modern chess: rapid, relentless, and occasionally ruthless. If chess were a dance, Alex would be the lead partner—in flawless rhythm, timing, and showmanship.

In short: When the clock is ticking, and the heat is on, ShimanovAlex is the grandmaster who brings the storm.


🆚 Opponent Insights

Most Played Opponents
Salem AR Saleh 65W / 101L / 15D
Yaacov Norowitz 71W / 72L / 9D
Vladimir Fedoseev 34W / 50L / 14D
Daniel Naroditsky 19W / 57L / 12D
Dmitrij Kollars 41W / 31L / 9D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2023 2958
2022 2922
2021 3000 2904 2527
2020 2763 2840 2694
2019 2828 2626
2018 2701 2646
2017 2613 2672 2638
2016 2564 2648
Rating by Year2016201720182019202020212022202330002527YearRatingBulletBlitzRapid

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2023 28W / 17L / 2D 21W / 23L / 5D 96.2
2022 5W / 1L / 0D 4W / 2L / 0D 109.4
2021 75W / 42L / 15D 65W / 46L / 20D 90.9
2020 508W / 296L / 74D 430W / 351L / 111D 86.3
2019 398W / 213L / 61D 326W / 251L / 78D 87.4
2018 492W / 286L / 98D 412W / 356L / 94D 83.2
2017 376W / 254L / 72D 317W / 312L / 69D 84.5
2016 364W / 210L / 63D 330W / 256L / 66D 84.7

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 7658 4015 2847 796 52.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 82 36 22 24 43.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Top Secret 155 100 47 8 64.5%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 14 1
Losing 9 0