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Username: Supernotar

Location: Kiev

Playing Since: 2016-06-02 (Inactive)

Wow Factor: ♟♟

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Rapid: 2505
88W / 26L / 86D
Blitz: 2769
2894W / 2466L / 1329D
Bullet: 2431
3272W / 2022L / 455D

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.


Coach's Avatar

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

DaysFocusOutcome
Mon – Wed30 min daily rook-ending drillsConvert extra pawn positions smoothly
Thu – FriPlay 10 blitz games only in the Grünfeld; annotateDeepen pattern recognition of pawn breaks
WeekendCreate 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?

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Weekly consistency:

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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
Rating by Year2016201820192020202120222866800YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

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