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Alexander Zlatin FM

ZlatFM2 Since 2020 (Inactive) Chess.com ♟♟
43.0% W 48.8% L 8.2% D
Bullet
2443
338W 358L 72D
Blitz
2548
910W 1057L 200D
Rapid
966
267W 307L 17D

Alexander Zlatin, ZlatFM2: FIDE Master Chess Player Profile

Alexander Zlatin plays online as ZlatFM2 and carries the FIDE Master title. The preferred time control appears to be Rapid, although the profile also shows a comfortable mix of faster online play.

  • FIDE Master title
  • Online identity: ZlatFM2
  • Preferred tempo: Rapid
  • Sharp online style with frequent opening choices

Opening Style and Practical Weapons

The opening record suggests a practical player who is happy to leave the quiet center for something more lively. The Blackburne Shilling Gambit appears as a memorable spicy line, while the Caro-Kann Defense and Scandinavian Defense provide solid and annoying alternatives on the other side of the board.

That blend of gambit energy, solid defense, and fast clock comfort makes for an online profile that reads like a FIDE Master with a mischievous smile.

Win Rate by Opening0%25%75%100%50%Amazon Attack: 41.2% over 347 gamesBlackburne Shilling Gambit: 44.3% over 192 gamesAmazon Attack: Siberian Attack: 48.5% over 134 gamesQGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd5: 53.6% over 97 gamesFour Knights Game: 40.7% over 81 gamesLondon System: Poisoned Pawn Variation: 37.0% over 81 gamesAmazon Attack41%Blackburne Shilling Gam…44%Amazon Attack: Siberian…48%QGD Tarrasch: 4.cxd554%Four Knights Game41%London System: Poisoned…37%

Online Rivals and Repeat Encounters

The opponent log points to a few familiar online faces, including דהאורי74 שאלתיאל and Beetle Juice. Repeated matchups give the profile a club feel, as if ZlatFM2 keeps a short list of regular rivals and likes to keep the score close.

A Sharp Starting Sample

This short opening sample captures the kind of direct center play that fits the profile: early development, open tension, and a clear plan to fight in the middle of the board.

Bio last updated 2026-08-25