About Alexandre Bouteau
Alexandre Bouteau is a passionate chess player with a particular fondness for rapid games, where his tactical skills and resilience often shine through. Known for his fighting spirit, Alexandre enjoys exploring a variety of openings and adapting to dynamic positions on the board. While his journey in chess has seen ups and downs, his determination to improve and learn from every game is undeniable.
Playing Style & Strengths
Alexandre’s style is marked by a balanced approach to the middle and endgame, with a notable tendency to engage deep into the battle — averaging around 48 moves per win. His comeback rate is an impressive 68%, meaning even when things look grim, he is often able to turn the tables. Early resignations are rare, showing a perseverance even in tough spots.
- Preferred Time Control: Rapid
- Comeback Rate: 68%
- Average Moves Per Win: 48
- Endgame Engagement: Very active (41% frequency)
- Win Rate Playing Black: 52%, slightly better than white
Opening Repertoire
Alexandre is known to enjoy a diversity of openings, showing versatility and a willingness to surprise his opponents:
- Rapid Keys: Caro-Kann Defense (100% win rate!), English Opening (Drill Variation), Amazon Attack, Australian Defense
- Blitz Favorites: French Defense and London System (Poisoned Pawn Variation)
- Bullet Openings: Less active, but has experimented with Barnes Opening: Walkerling and Dresden Opening
Memorable Stats & Records
- Peak Rapid Rating: 620 (Jan 2021)
- Best Daily Game Rating: 554 (Nov 2023)
- Longest Winning Streak: 4 games
- Current Winning Streak: 1 game
- Win rate against well-known opponents: Often above 50%, with perfect scores against players like marineferron and playingchess182.
- Favorite time of day to play: Late night, especially around 22:00 when win rates hit 100%.
Chess Personality
Alexandre approaches chess with a combination of grit and humor. Despite facing losses, his low tilt factor shows a calm mindset — essential for learning and growth. His psychological toughness is underscored by a strong ability to achieve wins after initially falling behind, showcasing a true fighter spirit on the 64 squares.