Anderson Santa Cruz (AndersonMicroni)
Meet Anderson Santa Cruz, known in the virtual chess realms as AndersonMicroni, a daring strategist with an impressive penchant for both rapid and blitz battles on the 64-square battlefield. Though still climbing the ranks, Anderson’s journey from humble beginnings to a peak blitz rating of 941 and a rapid zenith at 1174 showcases a player who’s as persistent as a pawn marching towards promotion.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
Anderson thrives in the chaos of rapid games, often clocking in some of his best performances between 10 AM and 4 PM, but according to his psychological trends, his absolute peak moment is strangely early at 6 AM—apparently, Anderson finds checkmating opponents before sunrise uniquely satisfying. With an endgame frequency of over 52%, he has a knack for dragging games into those nerve-wracking final phases, where precision turns heroes into legends... or blunders into "oops" moments, balanced with a tilt factor of 11 that modestly suggests he might mutter an expletive or two when fate is unkind.
Statistics & Records
- Total Wins (Blitz): 1764 with 1716 losses and 85 draws – proving he never backs down, even if the losses slightly outnumber the wins.
- Rapid Play: Nearly matched wins and losses, with 1320 wins and 1286 losses, showing fierce competition and tenacity.
- Daily Chess: A smaller battlefield with 14 wins and 12 losses, but every game counts!
- Opening Repertoire: Anderson isn’t shy to experiment, enjoying everything from the classic Philidor Defense—where he boasts a respectable 68% win rate—to the mysterious and "Top Secret" openings that keep opponents guessing (and scratching their heads).
- Comeback King: With a remarkable 72% comeback rate, Anderson knows how to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat... or at least rocket back from being a pawn down.
Memorable Recent Games
One of Anderson’s shining moments came in June 2025, where he delivered a beautiful checkmate in a Nimzowitsch Defense Scandinavian Advance Variation against benlewandowski, ending with a flawless rook maneuver that would make any grandmaster nod respectfully. You can relive this gem here.
Yet, every warrior faces setbacks—on the same day, a tough loss was suffered against EstebanCzo, reminding us all that even chess superheroes have their kryptonite. But if Anderson’s comeback statistics say anything, it’s that this is far from the last time we will witness his triumphant return!
Fun Facts
- He averages around 57 moves per win, so patience is key when you're facing this chess marathon enthusiast.
- Prefers the white pieces slightly more, winning 51.68% of the time as White versus 46.95% as Black.
- His longest winning streak spanned an impressive 13 games but beware: the longest losing streak stretched to 11, proving that resilience is as important as brilliance.
- Anderson’s win rate spikes after losses — talk about bouncing back like a champion!
Chess might be a game of kings, but for Anderson Santa Cruz, it’s equally a playground for creativity, surprises, and the occasional cheeky blunder (hey, who hasn’t slipped while castling?). Follow his journey for a mix of strategic mastery sprinkled with moments of delightful unpredictability.
