Ananias Medina (aka Ananias1990)
Meet Ananias Medina, a chess enthusiast whose journey on the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster ride through triumphs and trials. With a rapid rating peak of 886 achieved in mid-2023, Ananias dances between wins and losses like a true chess gladiator — never afraid to sacrifice a pawn or a reputation for the thrill of a comeback.
Starting with a modest rapid rating around 600 in 2021, Ananias steadily improved, peaking at nearly 900 before the rating rollercoaster took a slight dip in recent times. Interestingly, his daily chess prowess hit a peak as high as 1176 in 2022, revealing a player comfortable with both quick tactics and prolonged positional battles.
When it comes to style, Ananias is a patient strategist, averaging nearly 50 moves to win but rarely conceding quickly — early resignations account for just over 4%. He’s a master of the endgame, engaging in them over 60% of his games, proving that slow and steady often wins the race. His comeback rate is an impressive 60.57%, making him the Houdini of lost pieces — just don’t expect him to smile when down a rook!
Fascinated by openings, Ananias shows a clear preference for the King’s Pawn Opening, boasting a solid ~52% win rate in rapid games with it. He's not shy of mixing things up either, dabbling in defenses like the Scandinavian and Nimzowitsch with varying success. Bullet chess, however, seems to be more of a “hold my coffee” situation — with low ratings and a few losses, that speed-chess adrenaline might be better saved for cooler moments.
Personal quirks? Ananias shines brightest in the early morning hours, especially around 5 AM — perhaps fueled by coffee, or the mysterious "best time of day to play" factor. His tilt factor sits at 10, so while he might occasionally grumble after blunders, he quickly regains composure — no chess tantrums here!
Recent Games Highlight
In a commanding display on June 5, 2025, Ananias crushed opponent "sharipovumidjon" with a razor-sharp King’s Pawn attack ending in checkmate by move 21. The well-timed queen maneuvers and aggressive posture showcased his love for tactical fireworks.
Not all is rosy — losses like the May 10, 2025 defeat by "Friken97" remind us even the best have their off days, falling victim to sharp Scandinavian Defense lines.
Win-Loss Snapshot
- Rapid: 1230 wins, 1225 losses, 160 draws — almost a perfectly balanced epic saga.
- Daily: 23 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw — steady and strategic.
- Bullet & Blitz: a bit rocky with more losses than wins, suggesting a preference for a thoughtful pace over frantic clicking.
Widely respected by a host of opponents, with some unfortunate “zero percent win rates” against tricky rivals, Ananias still shows a beautiful spirit on the board — always ready to fight, learn, and enjoy the chess adventure.
In short: Ananias Medina is your classic, relentless chess fighter — equally at home in long duels or fast exchanges, with a knack for pulling off hard-fought wins and turning the tables when least expected. Ready to challenge? Just be warned: early mornings might be a dangerous time to face him!