Overview
Alexandre Le Bihan, who often plays under the handle sucrelabaleine, is a fast and fearless online chess player best known for his Bullet prowess. He climbed from casual beginnings into a serious online competitor, peaking in Bullet with an eye-catching performance late in the 2025 season.
Preferred time control - Bullet. Alexandre combines rapid tactical instincts with an unusual tolerance for chaotic positions, making him a dangerous opponent in short time controls and a delight to watch for fans of sharp openings and quick finishes.
- Username: sucrelabaleine
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Peak Bullet rating: 2448 (2026-01-12)
- Peak Blitz rating: 2154 (2025-12-14)
Playing Style
Alexandre is an energetic attacker who enjoys tactics, gambits, and complications. His games are often decisive, and he tends to play longer winning games than losing ones.
- High comeback rate - refuses to give up: 81.25 percent comeback success
- Endgame frequency: favors long battles - 66.48 percent endgame play
- Avg moves per win: about 68, suggesting persistence and deep play
- Strong at turning material loss into opportunities - win rate after losing a piece about 50 percent
Alexandre has a playful tilt factor, which makes for exciting swings and memorable finishes when the clock is low.
Openings & Preferences
Openings are where Alexandre shows both creativity and habit. He plays a lot of gambits and offbeat systems, often choosing lines that maximize chaos and practical chances in Bullet.
Top openings (Bullet)
- Amar Gambit - a favorite, often seen in his most aggressive wins. (Amar Gambit)
- Scandinavian Defense - solid and sharp counterplay. (Scandinavian Defense)
- Australian Defense - a practical choice against slower setups. (Australian Defense)
- Amazon Attack - used to unbalance opponents quickly. (Amazon Attack)
- London System - Poisoned Pawn Variation - surprise weapon when needed. (London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation)
Example mini-game to showcase his style:
Career Highlights & Milestones
- Fast rise through the online ladder, with sustained improvements across 2024 and 2025 that culminated in industry-notable peak ratings. 2448 (2026-01-12) is a milestone of that push.
- Longest winning streak: 18 games, a sign of hot form and tactical clarity.
- Notable month-to-month surges in Bullet during 2025, reflecting heavy play and consistent success in high-volume sessions.
For a visual of his Bullet ascent, see the chart above. Alexandre treats tournaments and session marathons as training for the next big streak.
Rivals & Records
Alexandre has faced many opponents repeatedly online. Some frequent foes make for entertaining rivalries.
- Most-played opponent: kongking3980 - 59 games (dominant head-to-head record)
- Other regulars: bichoceronte (50 games), barouhc123 (43 games), notcheckmatedyet (29 games)
- Record highlights: impressive streaks vs certain usernames and a strong ability to adapt across repeated pairings
Trends, Streaks & Best Times to Play
Alexandre's results vary by hour, with several surprising peaks. He does particularly well late at night and in the early morning, making late sessions a dangerous time to face him.
- Longest losing streak: 9 games
- Current losing streak: 5 games
- Best time of day: often shines around 03:00, according to play logs
- Best weekday: Friday shows a high win rate for him
Fun Facts
- The handle sucrelabaleine evokes a sweet, gentle whale - a humorous contrast with his often savage opening play.
- When Alexandre plays Bullet he favors gambits and chaos, but his Daily games reveal a love for deep, technical wins.
- He averages first captures around move 6, so expect fireworks early in many of his games.
If you want to study his typical Bullet approach, search for his Amar Gambit and Scandinavian games and watch how he turns initiative into decisive pressure.
Want to Explore More
Try these links and widgets to dive deeper into Alexandre's games and openings.
- Trend chart:
- See his top opening: Amar Gambit
- Peek at a typical sacrifice or tactical melee with the embedded mini-game above.
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