Alexander Viñas (aka Vinniaz)
Alexander Viñas, or just Vinniaz to his fans and foes alike, is a blitz virtuoso with a dash of bullet sprinter flair. Starting from modest beginnings back in 2014 with a blitz rating of around 1348, Alexander has blitzed up to a peak of 2117 — proving that slow and steady is only one way to win, but fast and furious can be just as effective. His bullet rating, while more modest, still peaked at a rapid 1418, flashy enough to keep opponents on their toes.
A true tactician, Vinniaz has an impressive comeback rate of 88.53%—losing a piece is just a temporary setback in his games, not unlike a plot twist in a suspense novel. Speaking of plot twists, his longest winning streak is a staggering 14 games — that's enough to make any chess set jealous.
Playing Style & Favorites
Known for fiercely deploying the Caro-Kann Defense Exchange Variation (with a win rate of almost 72%) and the King's Indian Defense Normal Variation boasting a 68% success rate, Vinniaz loves strategic battles that keep everybody guessing. His endgame frequency of over 88% means that if you want to catch him off-guard, you'd better be ready to hang in until the final moves.
Stats at a Glance
- Total Blitz Games: 5550+ (with 2909 wins!)
- Bullet Games Played: Just a handful, but managed 4 wins and 4 losses
- Average game length: About 83 moves per win — looks like Vinniaz prefers a long, thrilling match instead of quick skirmishes.
- White pieces win rate: 52.54%, black pieces win rate: 52.05% – proving that color doesn't faze this balanced competitor.
When to Challenge Vinniaz
Based on his performance peaks by hour, if you want your best shot, avoid challenging him around 5 AM, 4 AM, or even the magical 20th hour (8 PM) — those are his personal power hours with win rates touching 60-64%. On the flip side, late night games around 23:00 (11 PM) and very early morning around 0:00 can be a bit riskier for him.
Memorable Moment
One of Alexander’s recent victories is a masterpiece played on June 14, 2015, against a formidable opponent named Pascal77. With finesse and strategic patience, he conquered the Nimzo-Indian Defense and won on time after a 51-move battle filled with tactical fireworks. The game is a testament to his calm under pressure and knack for squeezing wins when it matters most.
So whether you're a casual challenger looking to learn or a fierce competitor wanting to test your mettle, Alexander Viñas is a player who embodies resilience, wit, and the relentless spirit of chess.