About AnthonyAZahoor
AnthonyAZahoor is a rapid chess enthusiast whose rating has been evolving like the noble game itself — from a budding 635 in early 2024 to a nearly queen-promoting 958 in 2025. With over 1,700 rapid games under their belt, Anthony exhibits a resilient spirit, boasting a balanced win-loss record that’s as stable as a solid pawn structure: 869 wins to 838 losses with a modest 36 draws.
Known for some clever opening maneuvers, Anthony's favorite gambit appears to be the Philidor Defense, where they’ve demonstrated a win rate of nearly 55%. The Giuoco Piano Four Knights Game spices things up with a purr-fect 61% success rate — proving Anthony isn’t afraid to fork tactical challenges against opponents. Their chess strategy blooms like a well-rooted plant: a growth spurt of average moves in both wins and losses hovering just over 53 moves, showcasing a preference for deep, strategic endgames (50.86% endgame frequency) rather than short skirmishes.
When life (and chess) knocks out a piece, Anthony’s comeback rate sprouts to an impressive 64%, possessing the remarkable ability to win 100% of the time after losing a piece — a true master of cellular regeneration on the board! Yet, even the strongest organism can feel the heat, with a tilt factor of 9 hinting at moments when Anthony's patience wilts.
Psychologically attuned, Anthony capitalizes on playing with the white pieces slightly better (51.2% win rate) compared to black (48.45%). Their peak hours? Early mornings and late evenings seem fertile for victories — who knew brain cells could photosynthesize so well at 1 AM and 10 PM!
Across various time controls, Anthony flexes tactical muscles best in rapid and bullet formats, having clinched a bullet win with a stellar rating of 951, and maintaining rapid ratings close to 900. Casual players beware: Anthony’s rated game prowess surpasses casual play by nearly 50%, making every rated match a true test of chess biology.
From gambits that germinate threats to endgames blossoming with patient strategy, AnthonyAZahoor remains a fascinating specimen in the ecosystem of chess players — always ready to adapt, evolve, and mate check challenges with a clever grin.
