Anthony Maulucci (animaul7) - The Chess Adventurer
Meet Anthony Maulucci, aka animaul7, a chess player whose rating journey looks like a rollercoaster designed by a grandmaster with a wicked sense of humor. Starting modestly in the early 2010s with blitz ratings barely flirting with 1200, Anthony has spectacularly worked his way up to the dizzying heights of 2400+ in blitz—no small feat unless you consider the outrageous amount of games he's played. Just a casual 31,000+ blitz battles, no big deal.
Anthony's love for bullet and rapid formats is equally passionate, boasting peak ratings near 2100 in bullet and an impressive 2300+ in rapid — definitely not your average weekend warrior. The daily chess arena seems to be his playground for long, strategic marathons, often dragging out games well beyond 60 moves—because why quit early when you can ponder for hours?
Famous for a comeback rate exceeding 80%, and an astounding nearly 98% win rate after losing a piece, Anthony isn’t one to throw in the towel when things go south. His tilt factor is modest at 13, which means he can lose a few games without wanting to throw his computer out the window. Practicing avoidance of early resignations (a humble 2.3% early quit rate), he’s more of a “let’s fight until the last pawn” kind of competitor.
Despite being a grinder with thousands of wins and losses in blitz alone, Anthony has managed to maintain a quirky consistency: his win rate hovers around 48 to 50% in most formats, proving that chess isn’t just about winning, but embracing the beautifully chaotic dance of the 64 squares.
Anthony is no stranger to streaks either. His longest victorious run spans 14 games—kind of like a chess montage in a movie, except with less dramatic music and more finger cramps. When it comes to opponents, he's faced “naoveure” the most times, with a respectable 43.6% win rate. He also shows 100% determination (and win percentage) against some rivals with fewer encounters — a true opportunist!
When not busy blitzing moves at warp speed, Anthony enjoys playing around 9 AM, and curiously hits his peak win percentages early in the morning, hinting at a secret caffeine-fueled strategy or morning-move magic.
In short, Anthony Maulucci is a chess enthusiast who embodies relentless passion, strategic chaos, and the courage to battle on no matter the odds. Whether he's crafting brilliant checkmates or staging epic comebacks, he's always entertaining the chess world, one game at a time.