Alexson annihilates Doctordion!!!
April 2, 2025
In the ever-evolving world of online chess, where every move is a statement and every game a story, Alexson_thc 
delivered a masterclass in the LETS CASTLE CHAMPIONSHIP ONLINE CHESS TOURNAMENT on Chess.com. Facing off against doctordion in a daily time control battle (1 move per 24 hours), @Alexson_thc, rated 1432, outmaneuvered the 1023-rated @Doctordion 
in a 31-move thriller that ended in a decisive checkmate on April 2, 2025. The game, played under the French Defense framework, showcased tactical brilliance, resilience, and a flair for the dramatic—qualities that make chess the ultimate mind sport.
From the outset, Alexson_thc set the tone with 1. d4, met by doctordion’s 1…d5. The early moves unfolded with a familiar rhythm: 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. Bg5 e6 4. e4. 
Here, Alexson_thc opted for an aggressive push, challenging Black’s center immediately. Doctordion responded with 4…dxe4, but White’s knight recapture (5. Nxe4) kept the pressure on. The game took a sharp turn on move 6 when Alexson_thc traded bishop for knight with 6. Bxf6, forcing Black to recapture with the bishop (6…Bxf6). This exchange opened the door for White’s knight to leap forward with 7. Nxf6+, prompting a queen recapture (7…Qxf6) that would later prove costly.
What followed was a slow burn of positional maneuvering. Alexson_thc developed naturally with 8. Nf3 and 9. Bd3, while doctordion castled kingside (8…O-O) and brought out the knight with 9…Nc6. By move 12, with Qc2, Alexson began eyeing the kingside, where doctordion’s 12…g6 weakened the pawn structure
—a decision that would haunt Black later. The critical moment arrived on move 13 when Alexson_thc played 13. Ne5, planting a knight deep in enemy territory. Doctordion’s 14…Qf4 attempted to counterattack, but White’s calm 15. g3 and 16. Kg2 neutralized the threat, forcing Black’s queen into an awkward dance.
The game’s turning point came on move 17, when doctordion blundered with 17…Bxf3+. 
Alexson_thc’s 18. Nxf3 recaptured with tempo, and Black’s queen retreated to h6, losing momentum. 
Alexson_thc aka The Brazilian Sensation seized the initiative with 19. Re4, targeting the kingside, and after 20. Rh4, the attack was in full swing. The knight sortie 21. Ng5 threatened h7, 
and when doctordion misstepped with 21…Qe5, Alexson_thc pounced with 22. Nxh7—a brilliant sacrifice that ripped open Black’s kingside.
Black’s king was forced into the open with 23…Kf8, but White’s relentless 24. Nd7+ and 25. Nxe5 left doctordion reeling.
The endgame was a clinic in precision. With 26. Rh8+, Alexson_thc infiltrated Black’s back rank, and after a series of checks and captures—27. Rxa8, 28. Rxa7+—White’s queen and rook tandem delivered the final blow. On move 31, Qd7# sealed the checkmate, with Doctordion’s king trapped on d5, surrounded and helpless.
It was a finish worthy of a championship highlight reel.
This victory wasn’t just about the rating gap—409 points in White’s favor—but about Alexson_thc’s ability to exploit mistakes and convert advantages. Doctordion fought valiantly, but missteps like 12…g6 and 17…Bxf3+ handed White the keys to the kingdom. For Alexson_thc, this game was a statement: a blend of calculation, aggression, and endgame mastery that could propel him far in the LETS CASTLE CHAMPIONSHIP.
As the tournament unfolds, chess fans will be watching Alexson_thc closely. If this game is any indication, we’re witnessing a player on the rise—one who knows how to turn a chessboard into a battlefield and emerge victorious.
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-LCAP
