Antonio Habas

Antonio Habas - The Gambit Gladiator

Antonio Habas is a chess enthusiast whose blitz and rapid battles feel more like epic sagas than mere games. Known online under the username antoniohabas, he has navigated the tumultuous kingdoms of chess ratings since 2018, showing a persistent spirit that would make even the toughest grandmasters tilt a little.

Rating Journey

Starting his blitz crusades with a modest 387 rating in 2018, Antonio quickly climbed the ranks, peaking at a respectable 758 by 2020. Although his blitz ratings have seen some swings—ranging down to the mid-300s in recent years—his rapid performance tells a tale of a sharper, steadier swordsman with a high of 880, showcasing his knack for strategy and tempo in the longer time controls.

Playing Style & Personality

With an early resignation rate of just 3.73%, Antonio is the type who fights until the bitter end, rattling cages with daring moves and courageous positional sacrifices. His games stretch on, with an average of 61 moves per win proving that a quick knockout is not his style. He prefers a good old-fashioned endgame exhibition, taking on the challenge 66% of the time, turning down easy wins in favor of demonstrating stamina and depth.

A psychological warrior, Antonio’s comeback rate of nearly 69% is legendary—when he loses a piece, he fights back with a 100% success story, sending a clear message: never count him out. Despite a tilt factor of 11 (hey, nobody’s perfect), his persistence is tireless, often shining brightest when the odds are against him.

Favorite Openings & Tactical Edge

Antonio walks the chessboard like a seasoned explorer, dabbling cleverly in openings like the King’s Pawn Wayward Queen Attack and the ever-tricky French Defense, racking up wins with reasonable consistency. His Scandinavian Defense instincts are especially sharp, boasting an impressive 64% win rate in blitz battles.

Whether he’s trading pieces or setting traps, tactical awareness flows through his veins. He has mastered the art of turning disadvantage into opportunity and loves rallying back from tricky situations.

Record & Rivalries

Antonio has engaged in nearly 2,700 blitz games and an awe-inspiring 4,500 rapid duels, with victories and losses almost evenly matched, reflecting a highly competitive edge within the chess arena. Among his favorite opponents are dkwilliams and oxfundy, with whom he has fought some memorable skirmishes.

Fun Fact

Antonio’s peak blitz rating may not have hit grandmaster levels yet, but his 100% win rate after losing a piece is the stuff of legends—if losing a piece is the “dark moment,” then Antonio is the unstoppable comeback king who laughs in the face of adversity.

In short, if chess were a tavern brawl, Antonio Habas would be the scrappy fighter who never backs down, wins some, loses some, but always leaves the board with stories worth telling.