antonio aranda

Antonio Aranda (Username: ANJOARGA)

Antonio Aranda, known in the chess world as ANJOARGA, is a rapidly rising online chess aficionado whose blitz and rapid games keep opponents on their toes—sometimes literally on the edge of defeat, sometimes scratching heads. With a peak blitz rating soaring up to 422 and a rapid rating cresting at 568 in early 2025, Antonio's game might not be grandmaster-level yet, but it has more than a few grand moments.

Playing Style & Stats

Antonio prefers to mix it up in blitz with a healthy dose of openings: the Englund Gambit Declined and the Scotch Game have earned him some of his best win rates (75% in each!), while he sometimes takes risks on the Reti Opening Tennison Gambit—with a less glamorous 0% win there to add some spice to his play.

Fair warning to opponents: ANJOARGA is no stranger to comebacks, boasting an impressive 73.2% comeback rate, and often turning disadvantageous positions around like a magician pulling a rabbit from an empty hat. However, his longest losing streak of 5 reminds us even heroes have their kryptonite.

Memorable Moments

Among Antonio’s recent thrilling victories, one particularly tasty feast was served on May 13, 2025, where playing Black in a Caro-Kann Defense, he coaxed his opponent into resignation after a relentless, tactical onslaught that included brilliant queen maneuvers and ended with a Ba6 beauty securing the win. You can relive this masterpiece here.

Of course, every warrior knows defeat. Antonio faced a tough checkmate loss against makisgeo just the day before, a reminder that in chess and life, even the best moves can be outwitted (or out-timed!).

Personality & Fun Facts

Antonio’s tilt factor is a modest 5, indicating he mostly keeps his cool under pressure—though maybe not when the clock hits zero! His favorite battle time is precisely midnight, when the moonlight and caffeine blend to create his sharpest tactical awareness.

He’s a champion of white and black alike, with win rates above 55% regardless of color, proving the board is his playground, no matter who goes first. He tends to resign early in roughly 9% of his games (because sometimes you just know when the horse is out of the barn).

The Road Ahead

With a current winning streak humming at one and an insatiable appetite for improvement, Antonio Aranda is a player to watch, whether blitzing on a whim or plotting his next rapid assault. If chess were a video game, he'd be "leveling up" constantly, unlocking new strategies, and maybe unlocking some new opening surprises too.

In chess, as in life, Antonio plays to win—but never without a little flair and fun.