Alexandr E. Volodin - FIDE Master (VolodinAlexandr)
Alexandr E. Volodin is a titled FIDE Master known for blistering speed and deep practical preparation. A fan of sharp, tactically rich positions, VolodinAlexandr prefers fast time controls and has made a name online with elite Blitz and Bullet results. This profile highlights career highlights, signature openings, style notes, and a short sample game for fans and opponents alike.
Career highlights
VolodinAlexandr rose quickly through rapid online play to reach remarkable peaks in both Blitz and Bullet. His form in late 2025 and early 2026 included some of his best runs yet.
- Title: FIDE Master
- Preferred time control: Blitz
- Notable peaks: reached elite performance levels in Blitz and Bullet during 2025-2026
- Longest recorded winning streak: 25 games
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Playing style and strengths
VolodinAlexandr combines tactical alertness with exceptional resilience. He plays long decisive games and often grinds opponents down in the endgame. If the game goes on, expect complications and rook activity.
- Comeback ability: very strong - high comeback rate
- Endgame frequency: high - many games reach endgame phase
- Average moves per decisive game: about 86 moves
- Psychology: sometimes tilts, but often recovers quickly
Key tactical numbers you might brag about to your friends:
- Win rate when first to deliver a check: around 65 percent
- Win rate after losing material: over 54 percent
Opening repertoire - what to expect
VolodinAlexandr has a varied repertoire that favors surprise and practical chances. He is equally dangerous with White and Black in fast games.
- White favorites: Amazon Attack (including the Siberian Attack) and Amar Gambit
- Black favorites: Caro-Kann Defense and Sicilian Defense - Najdorf among them
- Less orthodox choices: Australian Defense which shows very strong results
Signature stat - Amar Gambit in Blitz: an outstanding win rate. Opponents beware.
Records, trends, and notable matches
VolodinAlexandr has played hundreds of fast games with impressive totals and a clear bias toward decisive results.
- Blitz record highlights: large sample of wins and consistent performance across months
- Bullet achievements: explosive peak performances in mid 2025
- Most played opponents list includes frequent rivals such as fm_prismelo and tsvet2005
- Streaks: longest losing streak recorded was 11, with a current short losing slide periodically corrected by strong comebacks
Opponent shortcuts:
- Top opponent by games: fm_prismelo (many battles)
- Frequent rival: Andrey Tsvetkov
Time and scheduling strengths
If you want to face VolodinAlexandr on his worst day, avoid midnight. If you want to catch him at his peak, try the late evening hours.
- Best days: Thursday and Wednesday show top win rates
- Best hours: late night pockets near 23:00 and early morning around 09:00 are especially good for him
- Preferred opening first move overall in recent years: d4
Fun facts and quirks
- Has an astonishing Amar Gambit Blitz record - sometimes it feels unfair to the opponent
- Average game length is long for Blitz - expect marathon bullet-style thinking in lightning time
- Delivers many checks with rooks - a practical rook fanatic
- Best time of day to play him according to his own stats: midnight
Sample game
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Placeholders and quick stats
- Peak Blitz rating: 2918 (2026-01-06)
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- Notable opening term: Amar Gambit
Closing note
Whether you are preparing for a match or just studying elite online play, VolodinAlexandr offers a rich trove of tactical ideas, practical preparation, and entertaining games. Expect creative opening choices, long decisive fights, and a stubborn ability to pull games back from the brink. Good luck, and may your clocks never flag against him.