Aniceto Sarmiento (AntSart21)
Meet Aniceto Sarmiento, a chess player whose rating climbs faster than you can say "checkmate!" Known in the chess community by his handle AntSart21, Aniceto's journey through the 64 squares is nothing short of a rollercoaster with spectacular highs and some learning-focused lows.
Rating & Style
In the blitz arena, Aniceto has zoomed from a modest 1546 in early 2024 all the way up to a peak rating of 2535 by March 2025 — impressive for someone who clearly enjoys living life in the fast lane. His rapid rating peaked at an elegant 2444, while bullet chess saw him blitz past the 2357 mark.
Aniceto appreciates the art of the endgame, featuring in over 75% of his matches a strategic dance in the concluding phases, and despite a low early resignation rate (under 1%), he’s not shy about calling it a day when he spots a losing trap—smart and efficient!
Playing Tendencies & Psychology
With an impressive 90.8% comeback rate after being in a tough spot, Aniceto is basically the cockroach of chess—you think he's down, but he’s still kicking! His tilt factor (the bane of all chess warriors) is managed quite well at 19%, and his best hours to strike fear into opponents' hearts are around 11:00 AM.
Opening Repertoire
When it comes to openings, Aniceto keeps a bit of mystery with his skillful use of "Top Secret" strategies, boasting a solid 43.3% win rate in over 7000 blitz games of this enigmatic arsenal. He also favors more classical choices like the Alapin Sicilian Defense and the Pirc Defense, where his win rates soar above 56% and 60%, respectively.
Most Recent Battles
Fresh from the board, Aniceto clinched victory using the Caro-Kann Defense Tartakower Variation, winning on time with a cool-headed defense and precise moves. A few hours earlier, he forced his opponents into resignation showing a knack for squeezing the opponent until they cracked.
Of course, not every move lands like a grandmaster’s hammer—Aniceto has experienced some tough losses as well, including a game where he faced the Caro-Kann Fantasy Variation and got outmaneuvered. But hey, every chess player has their off days!
Fun Facts & Finesse
- Longest winning streak: 10 games — could someone get this man a trophy case?
- Longest losing streak: 19 games — proof that even the best fall before they soar!
- Win rate with White pieces (46.11%) slightly edges out Black (42.09%) — showing a bit of extra love when starting first.
Whether he’s outwitting foes with secret opening secrets or enduring heated battles on the rapid board, Aniceto Sarmiento is a player who embodies perseverance, tactical ingenuity, and the occasional dash of chess mischief.
So next time you meet AntSart21 at the board, beware: behind that thoughtful calm lies a blitz beast ready to pounce!