Anne Haast WGM

Anne Haast - Woman Grandmaster Extraordinaire

Meet Anne Haast, also known in chess circles as Anne93, a formidable chess force and a proud Woman Grandmaster bestowed by FIDE. Anne’s chess journey is a brilliant tapestry woven with sharp tactics, resilient defenses, and, occasionally, a touch of lovable stubbornness.

Anne’s peak blitz rating soared to an impressive 2529 in November 2020, proving her lightning-fast reflexes are not just for show. Her rapid games also reached a peak rating of 2365 in August 2020, and her bullet skills recently glittered with a peak of 2385 in December 2024. With a bullet win rate of 100% in her latest encounter, one might say she has a knack for making time trouble look easy.

Over a dozen years (well, at least since 2020) of fierce competition, Anne has racked up a blitz record of 51 wins, 35 losses, and 15 draws; while blazing through rapid games with 16 wins against only 3 losses. In bullet, she’s undefeated with a perfect record, at least in the most recent battles.

Her preferred openings are a well-guarded secret (literally marked “Top Secret” in her stats), which has scored her a respectable 50.5% win rate in blitz and a stellar 64% in rapid games. Sometimes it pays to keep your favorite traps under wraps!

Anne’s style might best be described as a patient strategist, boasting an 81.89% rate of hitting the endgame phase — clearly confident in her endgame wizardry, averaging nearly 74 moves per win and not giving up easily even in tough battles. Fearless comebacks are her hallmark, with an astonishing 83.82% comeback rate after falling behind. When she's down a piece, she fights back fiercely, winning half the time!

Off the board, Anne’s sense of humor likely keeps her opponents on edge — after all, a tilt factor of just 5 suggests she rarely lets tricky moments get under her skin. But beware! Her longest losing streak was 5 games, and currently, she’s experiencing one of those pesky streaks again. Even grandmasters have their off days!

When does Anne operate at her peak? Chess.com stats show her best time to play is around 6 PM, with a stunning 100% win rate at that hour in blitz games. So if you’re timing a challenge, you might want to avoid evenings!

Recent Triumph

One of Anne’s freshest victories was against Maaikee on December 7, 2024, in a rapid game featuring the French Defense Winawer Advance Variation. After deploying precise maneuvering and tactical acumen, Anne sealed the win by resignation. You can relive the drama here.

Anne Haast is not just a player; she’s a chess adventurer, always ready to outwit, outplay, and occasionally outlast her opponents with charm and grit. Watch this space – Anne93’s journey is anything but predictable.