Anfal Alfian

Profile Summary: AnfalAlfian

Meet Anfal Alfian, a spirited chess player whose rating dance is as unpredictable as a double-edged gambit. As of mid-2025, Anfal has reached peak ratings of 612 in both Rapid and Bullet formats, proving remarkable skill in fast-paced battles, while Blitz sees a respectable 523 peak. Anfal’s games weave a tale of resilience and tactical flair, with a comeback rate pushing above 72%—definitely not one to throw in the towel without a fight!

With a playing style emphasizing endurance in the endgame (engaging in endgames over 42% of the time) and an average win length clocking at 53 moves, Anfal is a strategic marathon runner on the board, often taking their time to turn the tide. The slightly higher win rate with White (53.3%) suggests a comfort leading the charge, while Black play still holds steady with a 44.5% success. Let's just say Anfal doesn’t mind a little chaos—they’re known to resign early only about 17% of the time, probably just when the coffee runs out.

Anfal prefers to play serious matches in the late morning to early afternoon, with a sweet spot around 9 AM (a great time before real life begins!). The tactical awareness is notable, evidenced by handling losses of pieces with a 45.8% win rate after dropping material, and booming back often with an impressive 72% comeback rate—chess’s very own comeback kid.

Openings? Anfal has tested their fortune in a variety, with impressive win percentages in Indian Game (71%) and Queen’s Pawn Opening (64%) in Rapid games, showing that they’re both versatile and strategic. The King's Pawn Opening Kings Knight Variation, however, might be best left as a “learning experience” with just a 13% win rate. In blitz, fidelity to the Queens Pawn Opening yields nearly a 68% win record, so opponents beware—Anfal’s queen’s gambit is no joke.

Recent matches tell a rollercoaster story: a thrilling win on May 31, 2025, featuring sharp tactics and positional mastery against opponents like jimvert and sen2025, but also some tough losses reminding us even the best warriors have off days. Among Anfal’s famed most-played opponents is miaturroykhan, with whom the battles are close and fiery.

Beyond the numbers, Anfal Alfian is a fighter who understands that chess is a battle of wits, nerves, and a little luck. Whether through strategic maneuvers or bold sacrifices, Anfal keeps the opponent guessing, and always ready for the next thrilling encounter.

Fun fact: Anfal sometimes wins on time, sometimes on resignation, and sometimes because the opponent was too dazzled by Anfal’s chess antics to continue. Always expect the unexpected!

Keep an eye on this player—you never quite know when an AnfalAlfian will explode onto the board and pull off a masterpiece.

Recent Signature Win Highlight: A compelling Queen’s Gambit Declined battle sealed by a resignation, showcasing clinical precision and tactical prowess. See it live at here.