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Anton Demchenko GM

Username: Anton_Demchenko

Location: Earth

Playing Since: 2014-04-25 (Active)

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Daily: 2366
2W / 6L / 0D
Rapid: 2579
187W / 151L / 66D
Blitz: 3029
7680W / 5577L / 1715D
Bullet: 2842
399W / 379L / 47D

Anton Demchenko: The Grandmaster's Journey

Anton Demchenko is a formidable chess Grandmaster renowned for his tactical prowess and deep understanding of the game. With a preference for fast-paced time controls, Anton truly shines in Bullet chess, where his lightning-fast calculations and quick intuition make him a tough opponent.

Career Highlights & Playing Style

  • Title: Grandmaster (FIDE)
  • Preferred Time Control: Bullet
  • Peak Blitz Rating: 3070 (May 2025) — that's near-legendary territory!
  • Peak Rapid Rating: 2835 (April 2020)
  • Peak Bullet Rating: 2842 (June 2024)
  • Demchenko’s games feature an average of 88 moves per win, showcasing his endurance and strategic depth.
  • Strong comeback ability with a 90% success rate after losing material — proving he fights till the very last move!
  • He’s known for a solid endgame frequency of over 90%, indicating his mastery in converting complex positions into wins.

Opening Repertoire

Anton’s opening choices reflect a balanced and versatile player, with great success in classical lines paved with a modern twist:

  • Ruy Lopez (Morphy Defense, Cozio Defense): Played over 500 times with a 52.8% win rate in blitz.
  • Italian Game (Giuoco Pianissimo): A staple in his arsenal, boasting a 54.9% win rate in blitz.
  • Caro-Kann Defence (Advance Variation): A favorite for solid, positional pressure with a 62.5% win rate.
  • Anderssen's Opening & Two Knights Defense: Exhibiting a creative touch with strong attacking chances.
  • Experimentation with Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation showcases his adaptive style with 66.7% wins in bullet games.

Statistical Fun Facts

  • Longest winning streak? A whopping 29 games in a row — talk about confidence!
  • He performs best late at night around 10 PM, when the chess magic is just right.
  • White pieces give him a slight edge with a 53% win rate, but he’s no slouch playing Black either.
  • Crucial psychological edge: his tilt factor is low at 15%, staying cool under pressure like a true champion.
  • Anton especially thrives on Tuesdays with a nearly 58% win rate, perfect start to the week for chess fans!

Famous Opponents & Rivalries

Throughout his career, Anton has faced a wide array of opponents, accumulating fascinating head-to-head records:

  • Notable rivalries: More than 200 games against “keranke” with a positive record.
  • Strong performance versus “yaacovn” with close to an even score in over 150 battles.
  • He’s also tested himself against top players like “imrosen” and “gothamchess,” bringing intense matches and unforgettable moments.

Summary

Anton Demchenko combines speed, precision, and resilience, making him one of the notable grandmasters of the modern era, especially in the fast chess world. Whether you face him in blitz, bullet, or rapid, prepare for a challenge and a show of chess artistry!


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Overall Performance and Rating Progress

Anton, your recent bullet game results show a positive trend with a strength adjusted win rate slightly above 50%, which is a solid performance at your level. Your rating has increased by 15 points over the last month and three months, with an impressive 76 points gained in the last six months. The upward slopes of your rating trend over these periods indicate steady improvement.

Game Review Highlights

In your recent wins, you demonstrate strong tactical awareness and an ability to capitalize on your opponent's inaccuracies. Your play in openings like the Italian Game and Scandinavian Defense shows good preparation and adaptability. Here are some key strengths and areas for further attention:

  • Strong Opening Preparation: You employ solid, classical openings and handle typical plans well, such as the Knight Attack in the Italian Game and pressure in the Scandinavian Defense.
  • Effective Tactical Play: Your sharp tactics lead to decisive advantages, often converting material and positional superiority accurately.
  • Endgame Technique: Games often reach complex endgames where your technique shines. Continue to hone this skill for better conversion rates.
  • Time Management: There were some losses on time in close games; managing your clock better under bullet conditions could help maintain focus and reduce unforced errors.

Suggestions for Improvement

To continue rising, you might benefit from focusing on the following aspects:

  • Bullet-Specific Time Management: Practice staying calm and making quick yet solid moves to avoid time trouble in fast time controls.
  • Opening Refinement: Although your openings are solid, expanding your repertoire with surprise weapons or deeper theoretical lines could help catch opponents off-guard.
  • Endgame Drills: Review and drill key endgames, especially rook and minor piece endgames, to turn more endgame positions into wins.
  • Analyze Losses: Use the insights from your recent lost games, particularly those involving time pressure or strategic slips, to spot recurring patterns to work on.

Keep Up the Momentum

Your consistent positive progress over six months is commendable. Maintaining steady practice and focusing on identified areas will further boost your bullet performance. Stay confident and enjoy the game!



🆚 Opponent Insights

Recent Opponents
Damian Lewtak 2W / 0L / 0D
Polina Shuvalova 13W / 11L / 1D
Barad Yeganegi 2W / 0L / 0D
Jakhongir Vakhidov 5W / 6L / 2D
Karina Ambartsumova 9W / 0L / 0D
Magnus Carlsen 0W / 4L / 1D
mcqueen444 1W / 0L / 0D
Nodar Lortkipanidze 2W / 1L / 0D
Aleksandr Rakhmanov 3W / 1L / 2D
Caleb Levi 1W / 0L / 0D
Most Played Opponents
Igor Kovalenko 132W / 115L / 27D
Sasikiran Krishnan 76W / 96L / 35D
Vladimir Seliverstov 90W / 74L / 19D
Francesco Sonis 82W / 74L / 15D
Yaacov Norowitz 79W / 79L / 13D

Rating

Year Bullet Blitz Rapid Daily
2025 3024 2579
2024 2842 2988 2609
2023 2915 2641
2022 2766 2870 2532 2366
2021 2735 2851 2643
2020 2752 2824 2591
2019 2688 3018 2675
2018 2701 2775
2017 2720 2802
2016 2669 2631 2366
2015 2609
2014 1556
Rating by Year20142015201620172018201920202021202220232024202530241556YearRatingBulletBlitzRapidDaily

Stats by Year

Year White Black Moves
2025 714W / 529L / 168D 655W / 564L / 177D 96.9
2024 920W / 541L / 193D 827W / 619L / 208D 96.0
2023 720W / 457L / 179D 676W / 519L / 166D 96.3
2022 463W / 305L / 108D 431W / 348L / 96D 97.7
2021 254W / 130L / 62D 222W / 176L / 40D 96.4
2020 391W / 240L / 85D 347W / 287L / 78D 98.5
2019 63W / 39L / 9D 48W / 52L / 10D 94.0
2018 123W / 115L / 34D 134W / 112L / 27D 92.6
2017 429W / 346L / 58D 386W / 379L / 67D 95.5
2016 182W / 159L / 43D 179W / 175L / 25D 93.4
2015 96W / 44L / 10D 95W / 38L / 10D 93.0
2014 1W / 0L / 0D 1W / 0L / 0D 79.5

Openings: Most Played

Blitz Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 827 421 318 88 50.9%
Caro-Kann Defense 757 447 226 84 59.0%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 715 381 253 81 53.3%
Sicilian Defense: Closed 621 319 236 66 51.4%
Amar Gambit 440 244 152 44 55.5%
English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit 406 218 146 42 53.7%
Amazon Attack: Siberian Attack 314 177 103 34 56.4%
East Indian Defense 292 130 117 45 44.5%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 280 157 96 27 56.1%
Petrov's Defense 276 128 100 48 46.4%
Rapid Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Italian Game: Two Knights Defense 35 18 13 4 51.4%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 33 15 12 6 45.5%
Sicilian Defense: Chekhover Variation 22 10 8 4 45.5%
East Indian Defense 16 8 5 3 50.0%
Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense, Modern Steinitz Defense 16 8 7 1 50.0%
Four Knights Game 16 4 9 3 25.0%
Ruy Lopez 15 6 5 4 40.0%
English Defense: Blumenfeld-Hiva Gambit 15 6 5 4 40.0%
Caro-Kann Defense 14 6 6 2 42.9%
Sicilian Defense: Alapin Variation, Sherzer Variation 13 7 5 1 53.9%
Bullet Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Scandinavian Defense 55 30 24 1 54.5%
Nimzo-Larsen Attack 44 21 20 3 47.7%
Modern 43 24 18 1 55.8%
Barnes Defense 33 19 10 4 57.6%
East Indian Defense 29 9 18 2 31.0%
Alekhine Defense 27 15 11 1 55.6%
Blackburne Shilling Gambit 27 14 9 4 51.9%
Colle System: Rhamphorhynchus Variation 26 9 14 3 34.6%
King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation, Classical Variation 26 10 14 2 38.5%
Czech Defense 21 14 6 1 66.7%
Daily Opening Games Wins Losses Draws Win Rate
Unknown 6 0 6 0 0.0%
Caro-Kann Defense: Classical Variation 1 1 0 0 100.0%
King's Indian Defense: Sämisch Variation, Panno Formation 1 1 0 0 100.0%

🔥 Streaks

Streak Longest Current
Winning 29 1
Losing 15 0