Anton Shomoev GM

About Anton Shomoev

Anton Shomoev is a formidable Grandmaster known for his exceptional skills in fast-paced chess formats, particularly Bullet and Blitz. With a career marked by rapid rating climbs and impressive winning streaks, Anton keeps opponents on their toes with his deep tactical awareness and fierce competitive spirit.

Playing Style & Strengths

Anton brings an aggressive and dynamic approach to the board. His games often feature:

• Early resolutions - Anton tends to clinch victory or concede quickly, reflecting a no-nonsense attitude.
• Strong endgame technique - He frequently leverages late-game scenarios, demonstrating excellent resourcefulness.
• Tactical resilience - Known for a nearly 87% comeback rate, Anton thrives under pressure.
• Balanced performance with both White and Black pieces, boasting win rates above 54% with either color.

Career Highlights and Achievements

• Earned the prestigious Grandmaster title from FIDE, confirming his elite status.
• Peak Blitz rating of 2865 in April 2023, marking him as one of the top rapid thinkers in chess.
• Reached a Bullet peak rating of 2766 in mid-2018, showcasing his prowess in the fastest time controls.
• Achieved a remarkable 33-game winning streak, proof of his consistency at high levels.

Favorite Openings

Anton’s opening repertoire is both rich and well-tested, emphasizing flexibility and strategic depth:

• Blitz favorites: Caro-Kann Defense, Sicilian Najdorf (with 6.f3), Queen's Pawn Game: Modern Defense, and the aggressive Accelerated Fianchetto Sicilian, where he maintains over 80% win rate.
• Bullet repertoire: Queen’s Pawn Game: Modern Defense and the Horwitz Defense are key weapons, with win rates exceeding 70% in some.
• His creative use of sidelines like Nimzowitsch Defense also highlights his strategic imagination.

Competitive Edge & Psychological Traits

Anton’s competitive profile reveals a player who thrives best during morning hours, especially around 7 AM, wielding a 70% win rate during this time. While he occasionally experiences tilt, he generally maintains a cool head, with a low rate of one-sided losses.

His psychological resilience and tactical acumen make him a tough opponent even when down a piece, winning more than half such battles.

Notable Opponents and Record

Anton has faced many opponents multiple times, proving victorious against top-rated challengers like:

• martinique24 with a 67.65% win rate in over 30 games.
• mw86 with nearly 70% wins across 26 encounters.
• want2lose with a tight 52% edge in 25 games.

He has also amassed perfect records against challenging players such as gmlazarobruzon and jdlee, showing no mercy in key matches.