Ansumana Kamara CM

Profile

Ansumana Kamara (username: anskam) is a competitive chess player and FIDE-titled Candidate Master. Known for a fondness for fighting positions and long rapid games, Ansumana has carved out a reputation as a gritty Rapid specialist who relishes tactical melees and practical chances. Keywords: Ansumana Kamara, Candidate Master, Rapid chess, Sicilian Najdorf, chess biography.

• Full name: Ansumana Kamara (anskam)
• Title: Candidate Master (FIDE)
• Preferred time control: Rapid (Rapid)
• Peak Rapid rating: 2200 (2025-10-22)
• Peak Blitz rating: 2126 (2025-03-06)

Career & style

Ansumana’s chess reads like an adventurous novel: early years of steady growth, a breakthrough stretch of consistent 2000+ Rapid play, and plenty of marathon games that end in long endgames. Comfortable in both tactical skirmishes and slow technical maneuvers, Ansumana mixes attacking creativity with stubborn endgame technique—an often effective combination in online Rapid events.

• Playing personality: Attacker with endgame grit (high endgame frequency and long average decisive game length).
• Psychology: Strong comeback rate and solid results after material losses—likes to swindle when opponents get overconfident.
• Game tempo: Prefers deep, decisive encounters (avg decisive length often >70 moves).

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Openings & notable repertoire

Ansumana plays a wide array of openings but shows clear preferences that shape his strengths. Sicilian lines and dynamic defenses dominate his Rapid practice, with especially heavy usage of the Najdorf and related Sicilian families.

• Most-played (Rapid): Sicilian Defense: Najdorf Variation — nearly 1,000 games, solid win rate in long play.
• Other frequent choices: Sicilian Defense, Scandinavian Defense, Caro-Kann, Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense.
• Opening traits: embraces asymmetry, counterplay and practical chances over dry theoretical lines.

Top Rapid opening snapshot: Sicilian Najdorf, Sicilian, Scandinavian, Caro-Kann, Ruy Lopez (Berlin).

Performance highlights & streaks

Ansumana’s record shows longevity and volume—thousands of Rapid games and a demonstrated ability to climb into the 2100+ Rapid band. He has posted long winning runs and bounced back from slumps with characteristic resilience.

• Longest winning streak: 18 games.
• Longest losing streak: 11 games (current losing streak short and recoverable).
• Preferred hours: strong results late evening and very early morning (good win rates around 23:00 and overnight hours).

Notable traits & quirks

Funny and human moments are part of the package. Expect cheeky post-game banter, occasional coffeehouse-style gambits, and a fondness for turning games into long technical battles. Ansumana is quick to try inventive ideas—sometimes they work, sometimes they produce a “howler” (and then a brilliant swindle).

• Nickname-friendly: online friends sometimes call him a "Grinder" or "Tactics beast" depending on the day.
• Psychology notes: high comeback rate—never count him out after a slip.
• Offbeat humor: will happily play an unexpected gambit to spice up a tournament or a Simul.

Top opponents & head-to-heads

Ansumana has faced several regular rivals online. Some opponents have strong sample sizes and interesting records:

• demonul929 — 20 games (challenging matchup).
• kiko-cristim — 18 games.
• pyke24 — 17 games (positive record).
• thedutchwiz — noteworthy success (8–2).

Quick facts & useful links

• Title: Candidate Master — a recognized FIDE title reflecting strong OTB/online performance (Candidate).
• Preferred play: Rapid (Rapid), lots of high-volume monthly play during 2022–2025.
• Fun placeholder: try a glossary lookup on Botez Gambit or Loose Piece for some light banter after a wild game.

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For a quick snapshot of peak Rapid form: 2200 (2025-10-22). To explore the rating curve over time, check the chart embedded above. (Placeholders load details in a supporting app.)