About Zac Aynsley
Zac Aynsley, known online by usernames like Alanaynsley and zacaynsley, is a chess enthusiast with a love for rapid time controls. Active since at least 2020, Zac has faced many opponents and developed a colorful and versatile repertoire of openings.
Playing Style and Strengths
Zac prefers rapid chess, demonstrating resilience and tactical awareness with a notable comeback rate of 72.77%. Although ups and downs come with the territory, Zac's games often show a fighting spirit, especially in endgames which occur frequently in his matches.
- Preferred time control: Rapid
- Strong reputation for comebacks
- Endgame-oriented player
- Average game length: ~48-50 moves, showing stamina and patience
Opening Preferences
Zac has experimented with a wide range of openings, with varied success. Notably, he has a solid win percentage with the Czech Defense in rapid games, boasting nearly 69% success. He also frequently employs the Barnes Opening: Walkerling and Scandinavian Defense, showcasing a dynamic approach to the game.
- Czech Defense: 16 games, 69% win rate
- Barnes Opening: Walkerling: 63 games, ~48% win rate
- Scandinavian Defense: 29 games, 55% win rate
- Amar Gambit and Elephant Gambit: active but challenging with mixed results
Career Highlights
- Peak Rapid rating: 1159 (November 2020)
- Peak Blitz rating: 1100 (June 2025)
- Longest winning streak: 6 games
- Competed in hundreds of rapid games with a nearly even win/loss record (234 wins to 293 losses)
Fun Facts
- Zac has a surprisingly higher win rate when playing at 6 AM — a true early bird of the chess world!
- Known for resilience, he has a tilt factor of just 13, proving he keeps calm even after tough losses.
- His games sometimes extend into epic battles lasting over 50 moves, a sign of his patience and determination.