Anthony Kent

Anthony Kent - The Chess Enthusiast Extraordinaire

Anthony Kent, known in the chess world (and occasionally in dark alleys) as anthonykent32, is a player whose journey on the 64 squares is as colorful as it is unpredictable. Beginning his blitz career in 2020 with a modest rating of 400, Anthony quickly found his footing, climbing the ranks to reach a blitz peak of 854 in 2023 – a year where his tactical awareness really shined, boasting an amazing 71.22% comeback rate.

His rapid play is perhaps where Anthony truly flexes his chess muscles, achieving a peak rating of 1148 in 2023. On the contrary, bullet chess has been a rollercoaster, with highs at 925 in 2023 but also some dips, reflecting the fast and furious nature of the format – much like Anthony's unexpected antics in blitz games!

With a playing style marked by patience and endurance, Anthony enjoys long battles, reflected in his average moves per win (52) and quite generous average moves per loss (almost 64). Not one to throw in the towel easily, his early resignation rate is a mere 1.31%, proving he's tough to shake off.

A psychological warrior, Anthony has a tilt factor of 9 (he's human after all), but his win rate after losing a piece is a spotless 100% – a testament to his stubborn resilience and dogged determination to outwit opponents even when the odds seem against him.

His most notable winning streak reached an impressive 11 games, though his current streak is 0, because every champion has their caffeinated off-days! Anthony’s versatility shines through his nearly equal success playing both white (winning 51.19% of games) and black (48.53%) pieces.

Off the board, Anthony has met a legion of opponents, ranging from staunch rivals like “rckent” whom he has battled 185 times, to those less fortunate opponents his win rate against hovers near 0%. Despite the competitive nature of his career, he maintains a sense of humor and grit that keeps him coming back for more games—even when his rating dips unpredictably into the future.

In daily games, Anthony has limited but impactful encounters, proving he can adapt beyond blitz and bullet. His love for "Top Secret" openings hints at a player who enjoys a little mystery and surprise – after all, who doesn’t want to keep their opponents guessing?

With a solid chess record and an impressive blend of persistence, surprise comebacks, and occasionally questionable time management, Anthony Kent is a player worth following, if only for the entertainment and the hope that one day, he’ll break the mythical 2000 rating barrier—right after one more cup of coffee.