Profile: ancoratoro
Meet ancoratoro, the blitz battlemaster who transforms chaotic chessboards into carefully crafted masterpieces... well, most of the time. With a blitz peak rating soaring to 1787 in November 2024, ancoratoro has dashed through over 900 blitz games, winning more than 440 and proving that resilience beats blitz nerves.
Starting from a modest 1290 rating back in early 2022, ancoratoro has climbed the ranks steadily, showing a knack for turning the tides — with an impressive 82.35% comeback rate when trailing behind. Don't underestimate the power of persistence and occasional mouse slips!
Playing Style & Strengths
- Endgame Enthusiast: Playing long games with an average of 72 moves per win, ancoratoro clearly prefers to outlast opponents in the intricate dance of endgames.
- Top Openings: Specializes in the Kings Indian Defense (Normal Variation) with a solid 61% win rate, along with strong performances in Slav Defense and Queen's Gambit Declined.
- White pieces advantage: A respectable 53.1% win rate when playing white proves ancoratoro knows how to take the initiative.
- Psychological resilience: Despite an occasionally pesky tilt factor of 13, this player bounces back from losses more fiercely than a rook trapped in a corner.
Quirks & Trivia
- Average moves per loss (69.5) show that giving up is not their style — games often end with calculated precision or a dramatic last-minute slip.
- Best playing hour? Surprisingly at 3 AM — the witching hour for magical moves and brilliant blunders alike.
- Has a flair for winning by resignation — more than 260 games ended this way, so opponents beware: you might feel defeated long before the checkmate arrives.
- Currently riding an 8-game losing streak but remember, even the greats have slumps before their comeback.
Recent Notable Victory
On November 25, 2024, ancoratoro triumphed over an opponent rated 1696 using a crafty Vienna Game: Falkbeer Mieses Variation. The opponent resigned after a graceful but brutal combination, illustrating ancoratoro’s tactical patience and flair in blitz even under time pressure.
Summary
Whether it’s blitz or daily chess, ancoratoro is the player who fights with heart, wields the Kings Indian Defense like a seasoned warrior, and somehow finds inspiration when others sleep. Expect tactical surprises, a love for long battles, and a never-say-die attitude — just don’t challenge this player right at 3 AM unless you’re ready for a sleepless night!
