Феликс Алиханов - International Master of Blitz Brilliance
Meet Феликс Алиханов, an International Master crowned by FIDE and a true blitz aficionado whose lightning-fast moves have dazzled opponents from all over the chess world. Since bursting onto the scene in 2017 with a blitz rating of 2228, Феликс’s journey has been nothing short of a rollercoaster — with highs reaching an impressive 2705 in 2025, proving that persistence and passion pay off.
Known in the arena as stamatolog13 (just in case you needed an alias for the thrill), Феликс boasts a razor-sharp tactical mind and a comeback rate nearing 90%. Losing a piece? No worries — with a 100% win rate after such setbacks, this IM holds the kind of resilience that would make chess computers sweat circuits.
Career Highlights & Style
- Blitz Blitz Blitz! Over 2,000 blitz games played, with wins and losses almost balanced but a trustworthy steady hand delivering spectacular finishes.
- Bullet Battles: While less prolific, when Феликс fires in bullet mode, the win rate skyrockets to nearly 80%. Speed demon indeed!
- Longest Winning Streak: A fiery 16 consecutive wins—at this point, opponents probably reconsidered if they’d accidentally logged into a chess robot tournament.
- Psychological Profile: A tilt factor of just 12 means Феликс stays cool even when the heat is on — perfectly suited for the mentally taxing blitz format.
- Endgame Connoisseur: The endgame shows up in about 75% of matches, where Феликс shines, averaging 70 moves per win – patience and precision in perfect harmony.
A tactical master with a playful edge, Феликс regularly dismantles opponents such as shankhadeep2006 and sapochi with a flawless 100% win rate, though not everyone escapes unscathed—especially idiot-in-disguise's team, who hold a spicy 0% success against him.
When asked about favorite openings, he’d surely call his strategy “Top Secret,” since it’s been deployed in over 2,400 blitz games with a near 46% win rate—clearly a best-kept secret weapon in his chess arsenal.
Off The Board
Outside the 64 squares, one can imagine Феликс as a charming mix of grandmaster grit and mischievous wit, always ready to unleash a killer move or a witty retort. His chess clock may tick fast, but his humor surely moves faster.
Whether blitzing through opponents or plotting his next tournament conquest, Феликс Алиханов continues to prove that in chess, as in life, speed and smarts make a legendary combination.