Antonio Distaso NM

Antonio Distaso - National Master Extraordinaire

Known in the chess world as AntonioD96, Antonio Distaso holds the prestigious title of National Master, a badge of honor earned through skill, determination, and a suspiciously lucky streak that apparently never quits.

Rating & Achievements

Antonio’s chess ratings tell a story of relentless improvement and dominance — especially in rapid and blitz formats. Their blitz peak soared as high as 2580, while rapid play ratings consistently hovered around an impressive 2338. Bullet chess enthusiasts also know Antonio for solid performances with a top rating of 2283.

Playing Style & Strengths

With a knack for long battles, Antonio averages over 60 moves per win in tactical duels and demonstrates remarkable endgame prowess, engaging in endgames nearly 67% of the time. Remarkably, Antonio’s comeback rate is an astonishing 73.75%, proving that when down a piece, giving up is simply not an option. And if you think losing a piece is a death sentence, think again — Antonio’s win rate after losing material is an eye-popping 86.87%.

Impressive Streaks & Records

Imagine winning 109 games consecutively. No, it's not a glitch in the matrix; it’s real and belongs to Antonio. The current winning streak might be just one, but hey, every streak starts somewhere!

Opponent Records & Rivalries

Facing a rogues' gallery of opponents, Antonio boasts a 100% win rate against many challengers, including younan68, tano940, and mattscot. Even among the toughest rivals like angelo3004, Antonio maintains a near flawless record. Word is Antonio’s brain might just have built-in cheat codes against particular usernames.

The Human Behind the Moves

Antonio tends to play best in the evenings, with a win rate peaking around 9-11 PM (a perfect time for dazzling opponents or perhaps for sneaking in extra snacks while thinking). Although sometimes prone to a minor tilt, Antonio’s psychological resilience shines through, making the “tilt factor” look more like a gentle nudge.

Fun Facts

• Early resignation rate is impressively low — only about 1.45%. Giving up? Not in Antonio’s vocabulary.
• Black or white, Antonio wins with nearly equal skill, slightly favoring the black side with a 53.93% win rate.
• Despite the tough tactical battles, Antonio manages to keep a sense of humor and probably some hidden good luck charm under the chessboard.

Antonio Distaso is proof that consistent hard work, a killer opening repertoire (shhh, it's Top Secret!), and a dash of unabashed confidence can make one a formidable force in the chess universe.