Alexander Zlatin (aka ZlatFM2)
FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Alexander Zlatin, better known in the chess corridors of the internet as ZlatFM2, holds the prestigious title of FIDE Master. If chess were an epic saga, Alexander would be that cunning warrior who battles on blitz battlegrounds and bullet arenas alike, juggling furious attacks and cheeky time scrambles with the flair of a grandmaster-level magician.
A Rollercoaster of Ratings
With a peak Blitz rating soaring up to 2627 in March 2022 and a bullet apex of 2636 as recent as November 2024, Alexander shows that fast-paced chess is his playground. Rapid chess? Well, let’s just say it’s a bit of a quirky younger sibling, with a maximum rated stroll at 2400 but more of a leisurely dance compared to his Blitz and Bullet sprinting.
Playing Style & Quirks
Alexander’s style is like a thrilling novel — a little unpredictable but always intriguing. He prefers battles that stretch, averaging nearly 78 moves until victory when he’s on the winning side. His endgame frequency is impressively high at nearly 79%, proving he’s in it for the long haul rather than quick tricks. And when adversity strikes, his comeback rate is an astonishing 87.31%, showing resilience tougher than your grandma’s fruitcake.
He isn’t one to resign early either — only 3.54% early resignations — meaning he fights till the very last pawn.
Psychological Fun Facts
- Best time to challenge Alexander? Around 7 PM — just when he’s most alert and ready to crush your dreams.
- Tilt Factor sits at a moderate level of 14. He might get his knight in a twist now and then but overall remains steady.
- He wins more often when playing against lower-rated opponents (a solid ~66% win rate), but when facing equals or above, it’s a blood-pumping thrill with mixed results.
Opening Moves: The Mystery & The Secret
When it comes to openings, Alexander keeps the enemies guessing: he’s played nearly 2000 games with “Unknown Opening,” performing respectably with a 41.89% win rate. However, his secret weapon opening, cryptically named Top Secret, earns him nearly 46% wins in Blitz and an impressive 60% win rate in Bullet games. Clearly, sometimes the mystery sauce is the best recipe.
Career Highlights
Alexander boasts an impressive streak of 18 consecutive wins at one point — a dream run most chess enthusiasts can only envy. And while the road hasn’t always been smooth, with some tough losses that come with the territory, he’s never lost the spirit of the game.
A Peek at Recent Battles
Most Recent Loss: A tough checkmate from mch2236, reminding us that even the best warriors face defeat – the Philidor Defense giving Alexander a hard puzzle to solve on that day.
In Summary
Alexander Zlatin (@ZlatFM2) is the kind of chess player who embodies passion, resilience, and a restless pursuit of victory. Whether blitzing opponents with lightning speed or grinding through long endgames, he makes chess exciting — like a rollercoaster where every twist could be a tactic or trap waiting to spring.
So next time you see him online, prepare for some serious battle — but maybe don’t take candy from him unless you want your king to be next on the chopping block.