Anastasios Mihailidis - FIDE Master Extraordinaire
Known online by the enigmatic username anemih, Anastasios Mihailidis has mastered the art and science of chess with the prestigious title of FIDE Master to show for it. A tactician with nerves of steel and a penchant for blitz battles, Anemih's rapid-fire moves and cool endgame technique regularly leave opponents wondering if they've just been outwitted by a chess-playing wizard hiding behind a keyboard.
A Rapid Rise — and a Blitz King
Starting with a blitz rating around 2176 in late 2018, Anemih's chess journey is a testament to grit and geeky passion. Over multiple years, their blitz rating soared, peaking impressively at 2570 in February 2025 — a number that screams "don't blink or you'll miss the devastating move coming your way!" Bullet and rapid formats are also territories where Anemih reigns supreme, having hit peak bullet ratings of 2550 and rapid at 2074.
Style & Strategy
With an average win stretching to over 76 moves, Anemih plays the long game and relishes precision in the endgame, boasting an endgame frequency north of 80%. Resignations? Practically none early on, showing stubbornness in the fight. And despite a tilt factor of 8 (hey, who doesn’t get a little heated when the queen dances away?), the comeback rate is an astonishing 86%, making Anemih the ultimate comeback kid on the board.
Disarming Opponents & Forging Rivals
Some rivals have fallen repeatedly to Anemih’s cunning strategy — names like papagalisteontas and rookspecialagent have been bested multiple times. Their overall blitz win rate rests just above 51%, underscoring consistent dominance even in the chaos of fast-paced games.
Memorable Victories
One of their recent blitz triumphs was a classy victory against UlisesHB, where Anemih patiently dismantled defenses before sealing the match by resignation — an epic end to a tactical duel that lasted 80 moves! This match reflected the hallmark patience and precision Anemih brings to each game.
A Day & Hour to Beat
Strategically, Anemih is at their sharpest on Thursdays (win rate of 81.82%) and during the 0-3 AM hours, where the rating soars and opponents best beware. Perhaps it’s the chess muse whispering the best moves in these twilight hours — or just caffeine kicking in.
Final Thoughts
Whether blitz, bullet, or rapid, Anastasios Mihailidis plays chess not just as a game but a blend of art, science, and a little bit of psychic flair. A true master whose moves tease out the stories of battles won and lessons learned. Challenge them—if you dare!
