Alexander Hüttche

Alexander Hüttche (aka Zanderh2)

Meet Alexander Hüttche, a rapidly rising star in the chess galaxy, currently making waves under the online moniker Zanderh2. If chess were a marathon, Alexander would be sprinting ahead—but with a quirky cadence all his own. Known for his fluctuating ratings and unpredictable moves, he is as much a strategist as he is a showman on the 64 squares.

Rating and Stats Highlights

• Peak Rapid Rating: 709 (May 2025) – Proof that patience and calculated aggression pay off!
• Peak Blitz Rating: 568 (May 2025) – Fast fingers, faster brain.
• Peak Bullet Rating: 447 (May 2025) – Lightning strikes in under a minute.
• Daily Chess Peak: 400 – The steady mindset for those longer games.

Playing Style & Personality

Alexander’s style? Think of a rollercoaster that loves climbing but occasionally screams during drops — his average moves per win hover around 59, while losses drag on with nearly 70 moves. Resignation is a rare act with just a 3% early resignation rate, proving he battles fiercely to the very end. Endgames are his playground, making up over 68% of his games – because who doesn’t like the satisfying twist of a well-executed endgame?

This resilience is reflected in his impressive 76.5% comeback rate after setbacks and a near 50% win rate even when he loses a piece. But don’t let these stats fool you—Alexander’s tilt factor of 5 reveals he’s got his moments of frustration, like any true competitor.

Opening Repertoire

In rapid play, Alexander’s "Top Secret" opening (not really secret, just lethal) boasts a 60% win rate over 129 games. He’s also deadly with the King's Indian Attack, boasting an 85.7% win rate there—clearly a fan of surprising opponents who underestimated him. In blitz, he favors the Alekhine’s Defense Scandinavian Variation with a 66.7% success rate, proving he likes stirring the pot right out of the gate.

Memorable Moments

His recent victories include a swift checkmate triumph against KyleRector21 and a fierce time win over abudiaaab. Alexander’s games often end with dramatic finishes, including timely checkmates and tactical flourishes. Of course, every champion has their stumbles; his most recent loss by checkmate showed even the best can be caught off-guard.

Opponent Rapport

Alexander enjoys a mixed bag of challenger success—some opponents are mere speed bumps (100% win rate vs. jjohnsonbegreat, el-shesheny), while others, like mattx7, have proven a tougher nut to crack (only 14% win rate). Perhaps the most impressive fact: he’s battled ziral14 more than 50 times with a respectable 56.6% win rate, demonstrating this rivalry is one for the ages.

When to Challenge Alexander?

Life advice: avoid challenging him Saturdays if you want better odds (his Saturday win rate hovers just above 52%), but if you like high drama, catch him at 8 AM—his magical "best time of day to play" where victories soar and creativity strikes. Night owls beware—11 PM has a slightly lower win rate, but 8 AM is pure chess magic.

Conclusion

Alexander Hüttche, aka Zanderh2, is chess’s unpredictable whirlwind: fierce, crafty, and eternally game for a challenge. Whether pulling out legendary kingside attacks or surviving down-to-the-wire endgames, Alexander reminds us all that in chess—as in life—it’s not just about the rating, but the journey, the drama, and the occasional glorious comeback. Watch out chess.com, this is a player who refuses to be bored!