Anil Gunjal

Profile Summary: Anil Gunjal

Meet Anil Gunjal, a determined chess enthusiast whose rating journey resembles a rollercoaster — with enough ups and downs to keep any spectator on the edge of their seat! Starting modestly around the mid-600s in rapid chess during late 2022, Anil steadily climbed and soared to a peak rapid rating of 940 in April 2023, showcasing a serious knack for the game.

Not one to be pigeonholed, Anil has dabbled across every time control faster than you can say "checkmate": from bullet battles (peak rating 500) to blitz blitzkrieg (peak 640), all the way to daily thoughtful duels reaching 800. Despite sometimes struggling in bullet, losing just as often as winning, his rapid games reveal a competitive spirit with 657 wins to 669 losses — and a respectable 71 draws to keep opponents guessing.

Strategically, Anil tends to thrive using the Top Secret opening, which is the black box of his opening repertoire (over 1000 games and nearly a 48% win rate!). When he switches gears, he’s not shy to employ the Queen's Pawn Opening and even has a sneaky fondness for the Englund Gambit, where his win rate rockets to almost 69%. Clearly, Anil is someone who likes to keep opponents on their toes — and on their heels.

Endgame aficionado? Check. With an endgame frequency north of 55% and a tendency to grind long games (average moves per win around 46), Anil proves patience can turn the tide. His knack for comebacks is impressive too — bouncing back with a 63.5% success rate after a stumble, though the occasional tilt (16% tilt factor) reminds us that even champions have their off days.

When does Anil shine brightest? Oddly enough, his best chess hours seem to be around 3 AM — the witching hour, perfect for sneaky victories and surprise attacks. Perhaps it’s the moonlight energy or less distracted opponents, but if you ever challenge him then, be ready for a fight!

Off the clock, Anil's style blends strategic solidity with tactical resourcefulness. His average rapid moves per loss (about 65) suggest he battles fiercely before finally tipping the scale, while a modest early resignation rate of 2.72% shows he rarely throws in the towel early — a true fighter till the very end.

The Recent Battle Fame

In his freshest encounters, Anil's black pieces have brought home the bacon twice recently by resignation wins — turning the tables on opponents like iraycu and lolomar23 with classic maneuvering and pressure. Of course, not every game is rosy; his most recent recorded losses involved some brutal checkmates, reminding us that chess is a game of endless learning and humility.

Among friends and foes, Anil’s record against many players is impressively spotless, boasting 100% win rates against a surprising number of usernames — clearly a force difficult to crack when focused.

In a Nutshell

Anil Gunjal is the kind of player who combines dogged persistence, a willingness to experiment with under-used openings (Englund Gambit, anyone?), and clutch endgame skills. Whether grinding through rapid games or testing bullet waters, he's here to play hard, learn harder, and maybe beat you while you're still wondering what just happened.

Keep an eye on this player — whether it's 3 AM or prime time, Anil’s moves might just surprise you!