Sikandar Alam

Sikandar Alam (aka sikk_07)

Meet Sikandar Alam, the master of the kings and queens, the knight in shining armor of rapid chess battles! With a rapid rating that climbed from humble beginnings at 256 to a dazzling peak of 1161 in mid-2025, Sikandar's journey is a thrilling saga of strategic growth, relentless improvement, and a penchant for keeping opponents on their toes.

Sikandar’s preferred battlefield is the "Rapid" time control, where his number crunching and quick thinking truly shine. Averaging over 80 moves per win, this player clearly loves a good, long duel rather than quick flashy victories—patience is a virtue, after all! But beware, losing streaks can reach 10 games, proving that even the best warriors have their off days.

When it comes to openings, Sikandar is a versatile strategist. The Reti Opening and King's Fianchetto Opening are his trusty old steeds, boasting win rates above 50%, while the Scandinavian Defense Mieses Kotrc Variation adds a spicy flavor to his arsenal. However, the Nimzowitsch Defense Declined is a bit of a nemesis with only a 34.7% win rate—guess every hero has their Achilles’ heel!

This player is no stranger to psychological warfare, either. With a tilt factor of 10 and an impressive 83.3% comeback rate, Sikandar embodies resilience, always ready to bounce back from adversity (unless it’s before noon or the early morning - those hours seem sketchy in terms of win rates). Evening battles around 7 PM look to be his prime time for delivering chess magic.

His biggest wins often come by resignation—651 times opponents have gracefully surrendered, probably realizing they can't outwit this cunning tactician. He’s also drilled opponents into checkmate over 300 times, proving he smells victory like a bloodhound.

Against his rivals, Sikandar has a mixed record but a strong tendency to overwhelm those who stand between him and glory. Beware opponents like badboybubbyscat, ivanl-p, and mwai6319 — they’ve faced the wrath of his strategic prowess with a 100% success rate!

If you want a peek at his style, check out his recent triumph against badboybubbyscat where he showcased his expertise in the Modern Defense with 1.e4. Spoiler alert: It ended in resignation at move 23. No slow games here, but plenty of sharp, calculated moves!

In short, Sikandar Alam is the kind of player who proves that chess is not just a game but an epic saga of strategy, stamina, and occasional dramatic flair. Whether he's slowly maneuvering through a technical position or pulling off a comeback that would make Hollywood jealous, this chess warrior is definitely one to watch (or to avoid, if you're playing against him!).