Dimitris Alexakis IM

Dimitris Alexakis (aka tacticthunder)

International Master, Chess Enthusiast, Lightning Tactician

Dimitris Alexakis, proudly holding the title of International Master awarded by FIDE, is a chess player who has stormed through blitz and bullet arenas with a style as electrifying as his username, tacticthunder. With a peak blitz rating touching an awe-inspiring 2971 in early 2025, Dimitris has become a force to reckon with—like a thunderbolt crashing down on unsuspecting pawns.

Starting from modest ratings in 2018, Dimitris's journey is a rollercoaster of epic battles and tactical brilliance. His blitz and bullet win rates hover around 60% and 52% respectively, showing a player who knows how to strike when the clock is ticking—and sometimes when it’s not! His preferred opening is top secret... well, really, it’s just that he keeps his rivals guessing!

With a longest winning streak of 25 games and a remarkable comeback rate of over 88%, Dimitris is the epitome of the never-say-die spirit. Losing a piece? No problem—he wins more than half those fights. This is a player who thrives in messy positions and complicated endgames, wielding his tactical awareness like a superpower.

Dimitris plays chess like a midnight thriller, with his best victories often popping up around noon, and his win rates peaking at 12 PM—the perfect time for tactical thunder to strike. His favorite time control? Blitz and bullet, where the adrenaline rush matches his lightning-fast calculations.

Off the board, Dimitris’s psychological resilience shines through a tilt factor of 12, indicating that even if the chess gods frown, he quickly dusts off and comes back stronger. His record against opponents is a mixed bag of fierce rivalries and commanding wins, proving that tacticthunder is never predictable.

Recent Memorable Victory

On April 30, 2025, Dimitris outmaneuvered his opponent "Ksakkas" in a thrilling battle characterized by king dances and clever queen placements, ultimately winning by resignation. The opening, whimsically classified as "The Wrongcloud," fittingly matches Dimitris’s creative and unexpected approach.

Fun Fact

Dimitris once started a blitz game by awkwardly marching the king forward (Kf2 and Ke3 in move two and four – bold, confusing, and strangely effective). Definitely a player who brings unpredictability and excitement to every match!

In short, Dimitris Alexakis is a master tactician whose thunderous playstorm leaves opponents dazzled, wondering when that next lightning strike will come.