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Anshul Thukral

Username: anshulthukral

Playing Since: 2021-11-14 (Active)

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Rapid: 1368
3135W / 2995L / 447D

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

Recent Opponents
devaraa007 1W / 0L / 0D View
77queen66 0W / 1L / 0D View
mtho1 1W / 0L / 0D View
kabirofficial 1W / 0L / 0D View
kr-ayush 0W / 1L / 0D View
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
Rating by Year202120222023202420251373826YearRatingRapid

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
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