Overview
Alan, also known online as togahcuwemmig, is a National Master awarded by National and one of the sharper blitz players on the server. A ferocious practical player, Alan rose from club-level scrambles to sustained high performance across blitz and bullet from 2014 through 2026. For discovery: Alan chess, National Master, blitz specialist.
- Title: National Master (National)
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Active years: 2014 to present, with especially heavy activity in 2024 and 2025
Career highlights
Alan is best known for quick, decisive games and a knack for turning chaotic positions into wins. They pushed into the 2400s and beyond on both blitz and bullet at their peak, and their tournament-style runs often read like a chess thriller.
- Earned the National Master title while building a reputation as a blitz specialist
- Notable peak performances include top-tier spikes in both blitz and bullet. 2515 (2024-07-26)
- Often strings together long runs of wins; recorded longest winning streak is 17 games
Playing style
Alan plays like someone who buys a ticket for a roller coaster and then insists on sitting in the front row. Their games end late and decisively, with an above average endgame frequency and a taste for complicated, tactical middlegames.
- Traits: tactical, resilient, willing to sacrifice practical material for chances
- High comeback rate and good win rate after losing material
- Average decisive game length is long, reflecting deep, grinding fights
Favorite openings
Alan is eclectic and loves both offbeat and classical systems. They get great mileage from surprise weaponry and well prepared sidelines.
- Amar Gambit — a frequent choice and a personal favorite
- Modern Defense: Pterodactyl Variation — used as Black to steer games into sharp, unfamiliar territory
- Czech Defense and Closed Sicilian — solid go-to setups with strong practical results
Notable trends and opponents
Alan tends to perform best in evening sessions and has built up rivalries with a handful of regular opponents. Their record shows deep preparation and a willingness to grind against very strong opposition.
- Typical best times: late evening and select high-win hours
- Frequent opponents include users like Andy Chen and others who have faced Alan dozens of times
- Tilt factor is moderate and recoveries from slumps are common
Fun facts and a sample game
Alan has a mischievous scoreboard sense and once won a 20 plus move tactical melee that became a mini legend among regulars. Below is a short illustrative sequence you can load into a viewer to get a taste of their practical approach.
- Longest winning streak recorded: 17
- Often delivers checks with the queen and grinds long endgames
Want to study a rivalry? See a profile of a frequent opponent: Andy Chen