Maly Alexey - International Master
Known in the chess world also by the alias Supernotar, Maly Alexey has carved out a place among the cerebral elites as an International Master recognized by FIDE. His journey through the ranks is marked by fiery blitz battles and lightning-fast bullet games, making him a formidable opponent whether the clock ticks loudly or silently.
Playing Style & Strength
Alexey's games often extend for an average of about 80 moves per win, proving his endurance and love for the deep, strategic endgame phase — which he reaches in over 85% of his contests. His knack for comebacks is almost legendary with a 92.73% comeback rate and a flawless 100% win rate after losing a piece, showing resilience that would make even the Philosopher's Stone jealous.
While his bullet games demand ninja-like reflexes, his blitz peak rating of nearly 2900 in 2021 confirms his standing as a chess speed demon. However, Alexey appreciates the slower nuances too, consistently bringing his tactical acumen to rapid formats with ratings crossing the 2600 mark.
Career Highlights
- Bullet rating peaked at 2770 in 2020 — a speed chess rocket!
- Blitz top rating soared to an impressive 2901 in 2021 — blink and you lose!
- Rapid games showcase his versatility with a high of 2817 in 2020.
Funny Facts
Alexey’s longest winning streak is 35 games straight — enough to conquer any chess club’s snack table. His early resignation rate is a modest 0.64%, so don’t expect him to quit before the battle is fiercely waged.
Playing at his prime hour, around 18:00, gives him a win rate of nearly 55% — a time he might secretly call “Checkmate o'clock.” On Sundays and Saturdays, his win rate hovers just above 50%, apparently weekends are made for chess domination.
Rivalries & Opponents
He’s battled a wide range of challengers, memorably boasting a 100% win rate against some recent opponents like rojitto and several others, while facing tougher challenges from others like legendinunknown where victories are harder-earned.
Final Move
In sum, Maly Alexey combines speed, stamina, and a sharp mind in equal measure. Whether delivering a swift bullet sting or a grueling endgame marathon, his presence on the board is a treat for spectators and a test for opponents. Beware, the next time you see Supernotar online; he’s probably plotting a comeback that’s as relentless as it is entertaining.
Hi Alexey, here is your personalised post-match feedback
What you are already doing well
- Dynamic middlegame play. Your Grünfeld win against Anatoliy Shapkin shows excellent feel for central breaks (
…c5,…e6). - Tactical alertness. The miniature ending 32.Qg7# in the Slav illustrates very sharp calculation under 60-second time control.
- Flexible repertoire. Switching among the Caro-Kann, QGA and English setups keeps opponents off balance and broadens your understanding.
Biggest improvement levers
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Clock management
Four of your last six losses were on time in positions that were still playable or even winning.- Adopt a “red-zone rule”: once below 30 s, make a move every 3 s—no exceptions.
- Practise one-minute “survival” drills: random positions, play 20 moves with ≥ 90 % accuracy.
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Endgame technique
Versus Mark DeDona you entered a rook + pawns ending a pawn up yet were mated. Review the Lucena_Position and Philidor_Defense_(Rook_Endgame), then test yourself with 10 composed studies. -
Budapest Gambit handling ( 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e5 )
In the loss to balmo you captured on e5 and soon fell behind in development. Consider the safer 4.Nf3 line or, if you keep 3.dxe5, follow up with Nc3, Nf3, and e4 to seize space, not loose pawns. -
King safety after material grabs
Against Oleksandr Bortnyk 14.Bxb5+ won a pawn but left your king in the centre. Before taking, ask “What happens if my opponent moves every piece toward my king?”
Two-week training plan
| Days | Focus | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Mon – Wed | 30 min daily rook-ending drills | Convert extra pawn positions smoothly |
| Thu – Fri | Play 10 blitz games only in the Grünfeld; annotate | Deepen pattern recognition of pawn breaks |
| Weekend | Create a Budapest Gambit cheat-sheet (main ideas + engine check) | Have a ready plan instead of improvisation |
Micro-exercise from your own game
Position (Budapest loss, move 18…f6): White to move. Can you find the fastest route to stabilise and keep the extra piece?
Show answer
19.gxf6! forces exchanges and completes development with Qd2–O-O-O coming. In the game 19.g5?! allowed …Ne5 and Black took over.
Your stats at a glance
Peak Blitz rating: 2901 (2021-11-21)
When do you win most?
Weekly consistency:
Key concepts to revisit this week
- Zugzwang in rook endings
- Tempo vs clock time—they are different!
- Transition from middlegame to endgame: activating the king early but safely
Keep up the dynamic play, add tighter time discipline, and your next rating jump is around the corner. Good luck, and enjoy the grind!
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| Kevin Bordi | 16W / 21L / 57D | |
| Orest Vovk | 48W / 23L / 21D | |
| Murad İbrahimli | 19W / 30L / 17D | |
| Leo Bispo | 29W / 28L / 7D | |
| Francesco Sonis | 25W / 23L / 7D | |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2431 | 2769 | ||
| 2021 | 2603 | 2812 | 2505 | |
| 2020 | 2600 | 2866 | 2683 | 800 |
| 2019 | 2392 | 2634 | 2315 | 800 |
| 2018 | 2353 | 2384 | ||
| 2016 | 2075 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 70W / 37L / 33D | 73W / 40L / 27D | 77.4 |
| 2021 | 943W / 795L / 502D | 917W / 880L / 446D | 86.4 |
| 2020 | 1094W / 659L / 333D | 1016W / 736L / 305D | 86.5 |
| 2019 | 568W / 419L / 86D | 512W / 478L / 81D | 81.5 |
| 2018 | 612W / 241L / 48D | 574W / 272L / 44D | 80.4 |
| 2016 | 2W / 2L / 0D | 3W / 0L / 0D | 70.0 |
Openings: Most Played
| Bullet Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 457 | 274 | 155 | 28 | 60.0% |
| Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation | 332 | 166 | 135 | 31 | 50.0% |
| Amar Gambit | 270 | 170 | 86 | 14 | 63.0% |
| Australian Defense | 239 | 153 | 76 | 10 | 64.0% |
| Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 232 | 138 | 83 | 11 | 59.5% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 225 | 108 | 97 | 20 | 48.0% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 221 | 144 | 64 | 13 | 65.2% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 156 | 94 | 49 | 13 | 60.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 147 | 84 | 56 | 7 | 57.1% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 135 | 92 | 36 | 7 | 68.2% |
| Blitz Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caro-Kann Defense | 731 | 302 | 321 | 108 | 41.3% |
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 594 | 260 | 191 | 143 | 43.8% |
| QGA: 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 | 400 | 173 | 155 | 72 | 43.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 276 | 107 | 102 | 67 | 38.8% |
| Gruenfeld: Exchange Variation | 263 | 119 | 93 | 51 | 45.2% |
| Slav Defense | 251 | 95 | 63 | 93 | 37.9% |
| London System: Poisoned Pawn Variation | 242 | 99 | 75 | 68 | 40.9% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 232 | 84 | 104 | 44 | 36.2% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 193 | 82 | 81 | 30 | 42.5% |
| Australian Defense | 184 | 78 | 75 | 31 | 42.4% |
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diemer-Duhm Gambit (DDG): 4...f5 | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| Caro-Kann Defense | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% |
| QGA: 4.e3 e6 5.Bxc4 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 33.3% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| QGA: 3.e3 c5 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 28.6% |
| Slav Defense | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 28.6% |
| Australian Defense | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57.1% |
| QGA: 4.Nc3 a6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 66.7% |
| Caro-Kann Defense: Two Knights Attack, Mindeno Variation | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 50.0% |
| Daily Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 37.5% |
| Barnes Defense | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.0% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 35 | 0 |
| Losing | 12 | 1 |