Overview
Xavier Alfonso Durban (username: xalfonsod) is a Candidate Master known for blistering Bullet play and a knack for long, technical endgames. While the title tells you he knows his theory, the numbers show he prefers the pressure of the clock. He often plays Bullet and has posted career peaks in both Bullet and Blitz play.
- Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
- Preferred time control: Bullet
- Style tags: resilient, endgame-savvy, clock-friendly
Quick highlights: peak Bullet rating 2499 in July 2025 and a Blitz high of 2568 in March 2025. 2499 (2025-07-24)
Playing Style
Xavier is an unusual Bullet specialist who nevertheless loves long fights. Games tend to run long for the time control and he is comfortable converting small advantages deep into the endgame.
- Endgame frequency: very high - many victories come after long technical play
- Average moves per win: about 75 moves
- Early resignation rate: low, he usually fights to the last second
- Psychology: a modest tilt factor, and his best hour to play is late evening around 22:00
Openings and Repertoire
Xavier mixes solid system play with unexpected gambits. He gets excellent results from some unorthodox lines and is happy to spring surprises whether he has White or Black.
- As White: Colle System variations, Amar Gambit with an excellent 100 percent sample in some sessions
- As Black: Caro-Kann specialist, effective against routine setups and ready for counterattacks
- Other favorites: Australian Defense, Scandinavian, Modern setups and the occasional Amar Gambit
Records and Streaks
Xavier has a commanding Bullet record and a compact Blitz sample, with striking streaks that tell a story of hot runs and occasional cold patches.
- Bullet overall wins - losses - draws: 287 - 183 - 21
- Blitz recorded sample: 4 wins and 4 losses in the available data
- Longest winning streak: 12 games
- Longest losing streak: 8 games
- Current losing streak in the dataset: 2 games
Notable Trends
Patterns in Xavier's play can help opponents prepare and fans predict when he will be at his fiercest.
- Excellent comeback ability - high comeback rate when behind
- Strong record when delivering the first check
- Best days to face him: Wednesday and Monday based on win rates
- Average first capture happens around move 7
Fun Facts and Placeholders
Some things to click or embed for interactive profiles, analysis, or quick samples of Xavier in action.
- Rating trend chart (Bullet):
- Example game to inspect: View Game
- Interactive mini-board with a short sample game:
- Profile shorthand: PawnBreaking
Summary
Xavier Alfonso Durban, also known as xalfonsod, is a Candidate Master who thrives in Bullet, blends stubborn endgame technique with surprising opening choices, and posts memorable hot streaks. He is the kind of player who will outlast you on the clock and then outplay you over 70 moves. Friendly warning to opponents: do not invite him to a marathon at 22:00 unless you are ready to fight.