Anshul Thukral: The Rapid Riddler
Meet Anshul Thukral, a chess enthusiast whose journey through the rapid chess world reads like a thrilling novel—filled with twists, turns, and checkmates delivered with a dash of flair. Starting from a humble Rapid rating of 599 in 2021, Anshul’s game has blossomed dramatically, peaking at a respectable 1569 in 2023 before settling comfortably around the 1300s. A true veteran with over 6,000 rapid games under the belt, Anshul reminds us that persistence reigns supreme on the 64 squares.
Career Highlights & Playing Style
- Win-Loss Record: Nearly 3,000 wins against almost as many losses makes every game count and every victory sweeter.
- Longest Winning Streak: A dazzling 13 consecutive wins. Clearly, Anshul knows how to ride the wave.
- Current Streak: Two wins and counting — the comeback kid is alive and well.
- Average moves per win: Around 70 moves. Patience and strategy are the name of the game here—no quick-fire checkmates, just the slow, satisfying grind.
- Playing style: Loves the endgame (63.61% frequency), showing a knack for precision and tenacity when fewer pieces remain. Early resignation is rare (3.24%), indicating a fighter's spirit who battles until the very end—even when the odds look grim.
Tactical Wizardry
Anshul's comeback rate is an impressive 76.92%, which means even if the position looks bleak, a certain 'never say die' magic emerges. Also, a perfect 100% win rate after losing a piece says a lot: Anshul turns adversity into opportunity. Opponents beware—if you capture a piece, you're probably just handing Anshul motivation to pounce back.
Where and When to Catch Anshul at Their Best
Apparently, Anshul’s brain is sharpest during the late-night hours. With a staggering 87.5% win rate at 10 PM and an intimidating 71.4% at 11 PM, one might suspect a secret pact with the chess gods—or maybe just fueled by midnight snacks and caffeine.
Personality & Psychology on the Board
With a tilt factor of just 11 (low for chess warriors), Anshul holds nerves well under fire. Rated matches come with a healthy competitive edge, leveraging a 47.67% better performance versus casual games, proving the hunger for glory. Plus, facing repeated opponents like "nugreen002" with a 66.67% win rate showcases adaptability and resilience.
A Final Word
In short, Anshul Thukral is a chess player to watch: not the flashiest grandmaster but a steadfast rapid game artisan who embodies the mantra “every move tells a story.” Whether winning streaks or tactical comebacks, Anshul keeps the opponent guessing and the chessboard alive with excitement.
🆚 Opponent Insights
| Most Played Opponents | ||
|---|---|---|
| nugreen002 | 2W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| d5m5 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| deepakkinim | 0W / 2L / 0D | View Games |
| fakih03 | 1W / 1L / 0D | View Games |
| halfbloodprince7dc | 2W / 0L / 0D | View Games |
Rating
| Year | Bullet | Blitz | Rapid | Daily |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1330 | |||
| 2024 | 1373 | |||
| 2023 | 1308 | |||
| 2022 | 1263 | |||
| 2021 | 826 |
Stats by Year
| Year | White | Black | Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 123W / 113L / 15D | 112W / 127L / 11D | 72.4 |
| 2024 | 289W / 272L / 44D | 292W / 271L / 42D | 70.3 |
| 2023 | 418W / 405L / 60D | 409W / 404L / 66D | 72.8 |
| 2022 | 592W / 541L / 77D | 572W / 558L / 85D | 66.1 |
| 2021 | 121W / 89L / 16D | 100W / 111L / 15D | 55.6 |
Openings: Most Played
| Rapid Opening | Games | Wins | Losses | Draws | Win Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Top Secret | 6228 | 2968 | 2835 | 425 | 47.7% |
| Van t Kruijs Opening | 31 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 61.3% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Classical Variation | 12 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 66.7% |
| Owens Defense | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 41.7% |
| Nimzowitsch Larsen Attack Modern Variation | 11 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 9.1% |
| French Defense Normal Variation | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| Queens Pawn Opening Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 42.9% |
| French Defense Knight Variation | 5 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 20.0% |
| Kings Pawn Opening | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 40.0% |
| French Defense Steinitz Attack | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% |
🔥 Streaks
| Streak | Longest | Current |
|---|---|---|
| Winning | 13 | 1 |
| Losing | 11 | 0 |