About Anthony Wirig
Anthony Wirig is a formidable Grandmaster in the chess world, renowned for his expert skills particularly in blitz chess. With a rapid playing style and a deep understanding of various openings and tactical motifs, he has earned respect and admiration from peers and enthusiasts alike.
Playing Style & Strengths
Known for his fast-paced blitz performance, Anthony thrives under pressure and shows remarkable tactical awareness:
- Average moves per win: around 91, showcasing his precise and efficient playstyle.
- Exceptional comeback rate near 89% — a true fighter who doesn’t give up easily.
- Top-notch proficiency in various openings, especially the Sicilian Defense variants and Queen’s Pawn Games.
- Prefers Blitz time controls but also excels in Bullet, Rapid, and Daily games.
- Psychologically, he manages tilt well, with a low 'tilt factor' of 12.
Notable Achievements
- Attained a peak blitz rating of 3049 in June 2025, which is absolutely phenomenal.
- Reached a bullet peak rating of 2913 in December 2021 — lightning-fast skills!
- His rapid chess peak rating soared to 2452 in July 2025, showcasing his well-rounded abilities.
- Recorded an impressive longest winning streak of 54 games in competitive play.
Favorite Openings
Anthony's opening repertoire shows both depth and strategic finesse, especially in blitz settings:
- Sicilian Defense: Four Knights Variation - A reliable weapon with a 44% win rate over 300+ games.
- Queen's Pawn Game: Symmetrical Variation - A versatile choice with nearly 47% win rate.
- Trompowsky - Notably effective, boasting a win rate over 56% in blitz games.
- Sicilian Defense: Delayed Alapin with e6 - A sharp and tactical favorite with solid results.
Fun Facts & Trivia
- Anthony's best time of day to conquer opponents is around 5 a.m. — either a morning genius or a nocturnal warrior!
- His average first capture occurs around move 7, suggesting he likes to get the tactical fireworks started early.
- Despite his incredible skill, his preferred time control is blitz, proving that speed doesn't slow down deep strategy.
- His psychological resilience is top class, with a remarkable win rate after losing material.