Alexis Solano, known in the online chess realms as solanoftw, is a tenacious player who has been battling across the digital 64 squares with a rollercoaster story of ups, downs, and plenty of “Wait, what just happened?” moments since 2021.
Rising and Falling Through the Ranks
Starting with an impressive Blitz peak rating of 1032 back in early 2022, Alexis didn’t just rest on their laurels. Despite some rating dips that would make even the most seasoned cliff divers nervous (dropping below 300 at one point—yikes!), our strategist steadily clawed their way back, reaching around 690 in Blitz and nearly 630 in Bullet by mid-2025. Rapid games? Well, those saw a peak at 1055, showing some old-school maneuvering finesse too.
The Tactical Charm
Alexis is a fighter. They boast an impressive comeback rate of nearly 87%, meaning when the going gets tough, the tough start plotting brilliant counterattacks. Even after losing a piece, they win around 44% of the time—certainly no pushover. But beware, their tilt factor of 10 suggests a tiny pinch of frustration can sneak in during battle.
Playing Style & Personality
With an average game lasting around 65 moves when winning and about 71 when losing, Alexis clearly enjoys a good, long tussle. They've mastered the art of resilience, often resigning early only 2% of the time—because giving up quickly? Not their style.
White pieces or Black, Alexis tends to come out swinging, winning nearly 49% of games as White and a respectable 44% as Black. Favorite weapon in the opening phase? The Bird's Opening and its tricky Dutch Variation, where they've played over 200 Blitz games with close to a 50% win rate. Clearly, a fan of setting clever traps early on.
Memorable Moments
Recent games highlight Alexis’ knack for clutch victories and time pressure mastery—many wins come on time, reminding us all that speed isn’t everything... but it helps! Just ask AnzilMKD who fell victim to solanoftw's clock skills on June 4, 2025.
Fun Fact
Alexis’s best chess hour is around 11 AM, proving that the brain is freshest just before lunch — so schedule your games accordingly if you want a fair fight!
